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Marine Service Engineer
17.06.2026
PALFINGER MARINE provides lifting and handling solutions as well as life-saving equipment for the maritime industry worldwide. Our success is driven by our people, who bring their expertise, ideas, and energy to our vision every day. We offer a dynamic environment with strong opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join our team and shape your career at PALFINGER
PALFINGER Marine is seeking a Marine Service Technician, who thrives in hands-on, technical environments and takes pride in keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably. In this role, you’ll work directly with PALFINGER cranes, lifeboats, and life-saving equipment—supporting customers through inspections, commissioning, repairs, and global service missions. You’ll be trusted as a technical problem-solver and brand representative in the field. If you enjoy travel, complex mechanical systems, and working where precision matters, this is a role with real impact.
Your Responsibilities
- Perform service, testing, commissioning, and annual/5-year inspections on lifeboats, davits, winches, and Palfinger cranes worldwide.
- Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems using OEM parts and specifications.
- Conduct Safe Job Analyses and complete accurate service documentation, reports, and required paperwork.
- Communicate clearly with the Service Coordinator, Service Manager, and customers regarding job progress and findings.
- Test and verify equipment performance after service or repair to ensure safety, compliance, and operational integrity.
- Technical background with hands-on experience in hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Marine or offshore industry experience preferred, with exposure to cranes or life-saving equipment.
- Prior experience in service engineering, maintenance, or field service roles.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Physically fit, safety-focused, and willing to travel globally as required, including working at heights and lifting heavy equipment.
- Competitive compensation.
- Retirement Plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
- Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.
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Terri Boone
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location
New Iberia, LA
912, Highway 90 E
70560 New Iberia
United States
Palfinger New Iberia, LA
Location benefits
- Health Measures
- Employee participation
- Staff events
- 9 Paid Holidays Per Year; 12 Day PTO After 1 Year of Service