Azipod® Service Technician – Marine Industry

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We are looking for members for the newly established team for the position of "AZIPOD® Service Technician" for the Marine Industry at ABB's Europe Operations Center in Ostrava. The azipod® is an electrically powered azimuth thruster produced by ABB. It is a marine propulsion unit consisting of a fixed propeller mounted on a steerable nacelle (replacing conventional propulsion and rudder) that rotates around its axis and also contains an electric motor to drive the propeller. More information on https://new.abb.com/cz/o-nas/technologie-inovace/operacni-centrum-evropa

This position reports to

Team Leader

Your responsibilities

• Servicing of Azipod® units on ships during routine or emergency maintenance
• Inspection, replacement and testing of all system parts during service (mechanical part, bearings, oil circuits, air circuit, etc.)
• Communication and collaboration with customers and within the team
• Foreign business trips

Your background

• You have a high school degree in the field of electrical engineering/mechanic (electrical education is an advantage)
• You have basic level technical English
• You are interested in learning new systems and technologies all the time
• You are responsible, meticulous and have team spirit
• You want to travel around the world and work on interesting projects
• Previous experience in the field is an advantage
• Valid el. Decree 1978/50 Coll. is an advantage
• English at the communicative level (level B1) is an advantage

More about us

Benefits: • Annual financial bonus • Flexible working hours • 25 days of vacation • Annual salary revision • Possibility to work from home (Home Office) • Opportunity to educate yourself – external courses and conferences • Language courses – group, individual or online • Meal allowance (financial contribution directly to your salary) • Pension contribution (2-3% of your monthly salary extra) • Possibility of further career growth within branches in the Czech Republic and around the world • Modern office with good transport links (train, bus, tram near the office) • Possibility to buy company shares • Company parking lot for employees commuting outside Ostrava • Laptop and mobile phone • Helpline – professional advice (relationships, work, law, finance, etc.) • Extra time off for life emergencies • Cafeteria system of benefits (sports, health, culture, leisure) • Corporate events (Christmas party, teambuilding and more) • Discounted calling for private purposes (up to 5 benefit SIM cards for family and friends) • Discounts with our partners (gastronomy, car purchases, train transport, tours, etc.) We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Data Privacy Statement: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate