Kongsberg Maritime · 9 hours ago
Technical Advisor - Merchant
New Orleans, LA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expKongsberg Maritime is a global marine technology company that provides innovative and reliable technology solutions for the marine industry. They are seeking a Technical Advisor - Merchant to provide technical maritime advisory services, focusing on customer solutions and supporting the team’s competence while working closely with customers and project management.
IndustrialIndustrial AutomationOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Provide technical maritime advisory based on regional and local customer focus (Ex. Brazil FPSO markets / Pacific Northwest fishing markets / US West Coast / Offshore Wind Markets)
Focus on customer solutions (e.g., technical, not sales)
Provide solutions directly related to installation market (i.e., EEXI, OL, Drilling, etc.)
Promote / Innovate Company solutions to customer special projects
Support and develop the team’s competence
Work at customer site for defined amount of time or duration of assigned projects
Consider higher volume/fleet/SLA customers
Serve as local contact / mediator between customer and project management in the region as needed
Serve as technical point-of-contact for assigned customers
Ensure customers are aware of Company solutions
Work closely with aftermarket sales
Serve as part of the regional 'Technical Advisor Team' for Automation & Control - Americas
Serve as technical escalation point for the discipline within the region
Provide in-office technical support to our customers through mail / phone support
Proactively follow up on requests, cases and incidents to ensure continuous progress and feedback to customers
Provide remote support
Assist engineers, coordinators and aftermarket with technical and operational issues
Facilitate internal and external service network with exchange of knowledge
Ensure effective links with other departments in our organization
Participate in 24/7 duty phone / triage
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Computer Engineering or related field of study
36 months of experience in advanced automation skills, with major projects including commissioning of Maritime Automation & Control equipment, refits where old systems were removed and new systems installed for Automation & Control products
At least 6 hrs./wk. of overtime. Work Schedule includes being on call during weekends, holidays and/or 24/7
Willing to travel short notice and also willing to stay Offshore as well as travel on helicopters and crew boats
Travel Requirement: Up to 30% domestic and international
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages
Fully subsidized health & welfare benefits with the option of a high-deductible plan which includes an employer contribution towards your health savings account
Fully subsidized dental and vision coverage
Up to 5% employer match program
Flexibility with Paid Time Off
Career growth opportunities
Safe and collaborative culture
Company
Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in the field of maritime technology. It is a sub-organization of Kongsberg.
Founded in 1814Kongsberg, Buskerud, NOR
5001-10000 employees
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