About the role
A Service Engineer (BWTS) is responsible for the field service, inspection, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of ballast water treatment systems on seagoing vessels. The role involves working on-site to ensure compliance with international regulations, such as IMO and USCG requirements.
This position is ideal for candidates passionate about maritime environmental compliance, with hands-on engineering expertise and a problem-solving mindset.
Reporting to: Technical Manager
What you'll do:
- Perform scheduled and preventive maintenance of BWTS components, including filtration units, UV reactors, electrolysis systems, and control panels.
- Check and ensure that the equipment and system operate within the IMO, USCG, regulatory requirements, and relevant standards.
- Test and validate systems and suggest improvements
- Calibrate instruments to maintain accuracy and reliability.
- Identify and resolve system malfunctions (troubleshooting),
- Do repairs and adjustments, replace defective parts, and conduct system upgrades when necessary.
- Provide remote and on-site technical support to vessel crews and ship operators.
- Maintain detailed records of work performed, parts used, and customer interactions.
- Work with project management and technical specialists to plan and do jobs
- Stay safe at all times
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned
Requirements
What you need to know and be good at:
- Knowledge of BWTS technologies (UV treatment, electro-chlorination, etc.)
- Experience in commissioning of BWTS
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
- IMO BWMS Code Familiarisation
- Knowledge of industry standards and safety rules for marine processes
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and adapt
- Ability to work well with customers, co-workers, and contractors
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to travel within the region and internationally
Requirements:
- Professional (Diploma or Bachelor's) degree in engineering or vocational qualification
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar role (preferred)
- Good English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Dutch language skills are a plus but not mandatory
- Flexible working hours: work hours may fluctuate depending on vessel schedules and operational needs, and out-of-hours work will be required.
- Willingness to travel extensively and work onboard vessels or at yards
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a maritime environment.
- Confident, engaging, and able to build relationships and take calculated risks
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Experience with common productivity tools (like Google Workspace)
- Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Valid EU driving license - type B
- Medically fit for offshore assignments and working at heights
Key strengths:
- Independent and positive with good attention to detail
- Solution-oriented
- Team player
- Dependable and hardworking
- Takes the initiative and is self-motivated
- Organized and able to multitask
- Problem solver
- Flexible working schedule
- Able to write reports and correspondence
- Able to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities and deadlines
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