Technical Advisor - Automation

Ready to take your career to the next level? Kongsberg Maritime is the place for you. Join us as Technical Advisor on the Automation Acon discipline. In this role, you will play a part in our dynamic technical support team, delivering essential support to for our business and becoming a part of the new Kongsberg Maritime for the future.

Role Description

The Technical Advisor position will be delivering services and support to customers and Kongsberg Maritime's global support network. This includes travelling to customers, providing technical support, remote assistance, creating technical documentation, supporting upgrade designs, and offering technical sales support on the following Kongsberg products:

• K-Chief and Acon integrated automation and alarm systems (IAS)
• Bridge systems
• Tanksounding systems
• Switchboards and starters
• LNG fuel systems

Effectiveness in this role requires strong collaborating with both customers and colleagues, as delivering high-quality support is a team effort. The position also requires the ability to travel worldwide on a regular basis.

What you will be doing

This role is a combination of office-based and in-field work:

• In field
  • Delivering service and support
  • Perform troubleshooting and carry out upgrades of existing equipment
  • Identify sales and upgrade opportunities
  • Provide support to Project, Field Service and Spare part sales
  • Propose and implement improvements to products and services

• Office
• Prepare and deliver technical support,
• Provide Remote Support to vessels worldwide
• Carry out in-house service activities

• Work closely with other departments to support integrated solutions
• Maintaining internal and external guidelines for solving technical issues

We are looking for a candidate with

• Experience with ship systems, preferably automation systems
• Certificate of workmanship (fagbrev) and/or bachelor’s degree in relevant topics like automation, IT, computer science, electrical or equivalent
• Fluent English and Norwegian language
• Comfortably using IT tools as an integral part of daily work

At KONGSBERG, we believe that diversity fuels innovation. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.  Your unique perspective is valuable to us. Your skills, attitude and perspective could be exactly what we are looking for!

This employment may require security clearance by the Norwegian National Security Authority, clearance through Civil Aviation Authority or a background check. Please note that this might affect the offer process or employment.

You are able to

• act on own initiative, make things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in own area
• Engagement, creativity, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrate strong customer focus, understanding and communication skills.

Why join us

• Professional and personal development and career opportunities – including access to training programs and mentorship opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Leverage your experience to drive change and mentor the next generation of maritime professionals.
• You may in periods have extensive travel activity.

At KONGSBERG, "Protechting People and Planet" drives solutions, and diverse teams inspire innovation.

Work location
Longva/Ålesund

Interested in knowing more? Contact
Kristian Krogen, +47 99 42 32 27

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t hesistate to apply. 

Kongsberg Maritime is a technology pioneer, enabling a more sustainable future for our oceans. Our zero-emission integrated technologies advance the maritime industry and solve our customers' toughest problems. With unmatched competence, domain knowledge, innovation, and market reach, we are the trusted maritime partner. Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company has manufacturing, sales and service facilities in 35 countries.

Our Global Customer Support division is responsible for Kongsberg Maritimes services, upgrades and support in the aftermarket. Our 3000 employees are present in 35 different countries around the world. During the operational lifetime of more than 30.000 installations, we ensure cost-efficient delivery of services, upgrades and spare parts in order to secure availability and predictability to our customers.

Protechting people and planet