Service Engineer - Ballast Water Treatment Systems

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