Job Details

Field Service Engineer Marine Diesel Engines

Target pay: $40-50/hr plus medical, dental, vision, PTO

Direct hire. Must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.

A leading global services organization supporting the marine, power, and industrial sectors is seeking a highly experienced Field Service Engineer based in Houston, TX. This role supports engine services and maintenance across the Americas and Gulf of Mexico with 50-70%+ travel required.

This is a hands-on, lead technical role responsible for overseeing and executing major service and overhaul work on 2-stroke and 4-stroke medium-speed diesel engines used in marine and power generation environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep field experience, strong mechanical expertise, and the ability to lead crews during complex multi-day engine overhauls.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute major engine overhauls (2478+ hour projects) including piston pulls, inspections, and rebuilds
• Direct field teams during maintenance of 2-stroke and 4-stroke diesel engines and related systems
• Perform and oversee precision measurements (bore, deflection, backlash, ovality, wear, alignment) using gauges and diagnostic tools
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of major engine components (cylinder heads, liners, pumps, fuel systems, turbochargers, etc.)
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, lead toolbox talks, and manage job site safety compliance
• Prepare scopes of work, coordinate tooling and logistics, and manage job documentation and reporting
• Communicate directly with customers, ship superintendents, and internal coordinators throughout service execution
• Train and mentor junior technicians and ensure quality control of all technical work and measurements

Requirements:

• 810+ years of experience in diesel engine service, marine engineering, or heavy mechanical/power systems
• Strong hands-on knowledge of medium-speed 4-stroke and large 2-stroke diesel engines
• Experience with major engine platforms such as EMD, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Sulzer, or similar
• Proven ability to lead large-scale engine overhauls and field service teams
• Strong mechanical aptitude with precision measurement and diagnostic tools
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and execute complex repair procedures independently
• High School Diploma or equivalent required (technical degree preferred but not required)
• Valid driver's license
• TWIC card and passport required or ability to obtain
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+) including international and remote locations
• Ability to work in extreme environments and meet physical demands of field service work

This client is eager to get someone hired, as their tenured engineer is retiring.