Field Maintenance Technician

Do you enjoy variety, responsibility, and hands-on technical work? As a Field Maintenance Technician in Providence, you will balance time between the office and vessels in port, tackling real-world challenges. You’ll be part of an international company and work closely with a skilled team across the Americas. With significant autonomy and clear opportunities for growth, this role offers a unique career path. Read more below and apply now!

About Ampelmann

Ampelmann makes offshore access as easy as crossing the street. Driven by innovative technology, we are continuously working on impactful projects, while supporting the shift to cleaner energy. Our international and safety minded environment values your well-being, and our culture is built on open communication and mutual respect. With us, you’ll thrive in a fast-growing, global company with endless opportunities for personal and professional development. Working for Ampelmann truly makes a difference!

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About the Maintenance Americas (AC) team

The Maintenance AC team is part of the Operations AC department and is responsible for the regional availability and condition of the Ampelmann fleet. You will join a collaborative team, working closely with colleagues from across the Americas and the Europe region Maintenance teams. In addition to these direct colleagues, you will play a key role within the organization – you will work closely with Operations Project Managers, Operators, Technical Planners, and Supply Chain Management. This position is based in Providence, Rhode Island.

Your role as Field Maintenance Technician

As a Field Maintenance Technician, you keep our motion compensation systems in top condition across the Americas region. You balance hands-on work on vessels in port with preparation and administration in our systems. You are responsible for the maintenance planning and preparation (50%) and the proper and timely execution of both preventive and corrective maintenance (50%). Travelling to other locations in the United States and, sporadically, in the broader Americas region (e.g. Brazil) is required. The team consists of three Field Maintenance Technicians in Brazil, one Logistics and Warehouse Coordinator and one Field Maintenance Technician in Providence and one Field Maintenance Technician in Houston. In this role, you report to the Team Lead Field Maintenance Technicians, based in Providence.

Regular activities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Ampelmann systems both on yards, quayside and on vessels.
• Order spare parts and third-party services via our ERP system (Microsoft Dynamics 365) and ensure proper administration.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and hydraulic issues and quickly set priorities when plans change.
• Efficiently communicate with operators, vessel crew, and other stakeholders.
• Actively contribute to maintenance improvement projects.

We ask

• Vocational technical education (e.g. mechanical / electrical / mechatronics / hydraulics) or comparable practical experience
• 3 years of relevant work experience in a technical, hands-on field (automotive, heavy machinery, maintenance, installation, repair or similar)
• Good communication skills and good command of English
• Flexibility and willingness to travel (30%) is required; holding a passport is preferred
• Planning skills and administrative accuracy with a self-sufficient approach and reliable mindset

You get

• A great work environment with innovative and change-willing aspirations
• High degree of responsibility and room to have significant impact
• Yearly gross salary between USD 56.300 – USD 80.430 based on your experience
• Great secondary benefits (e.g., annual bonus, Working from Home policy, pension plan, unlimited vacation days)
• Ampelmann Academy for all your personal and professional development needs

Interested?

You can apply until 12 June 2026 by uploading your CV via the “Apply” button on our website. In the week after the closing date, we will let you know if you have been selected for the first interview round. If there is a match after the first interview, you will proceed to the second interview round. Still a match? Then we will offer you the job!

If you have any questions related to this vacancy, please contact recruitment@ampelmann.nl. Your contact person for this vacancy is Sander Petersen.