Field Service Engineer

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Field Service Engineer (Mechanical/Marine)

This Field Service Engineer role focuses on providing technical direction and hands‑on support for complex mechanical systems on US Navy aircraft carriers, submarines, and other support vessels. You will oversee the shipboard installation, overhaul, maintenance, and testing of equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, trip throttle valves, and electrical generators. The position combines field-based engineering oversight with detailed inspection, troubleshooting, and comprehensive report writing, often in an industrial environment where odd hours and weekend work are common.

• Provide field service technical direction for mechanical and marine systems on naval vessels, including aircraft carriers, submarines, and support ships.
• Oversee the shipboard installation and overhaul of equipment such as steam turbines, pumps, trip throttle valves, and electrical generators.
• Lead and support the disassembly, inspection, and repair of complex rotating, oil‑lubricated machinery.
• Perform maintenance and overhaul activities on complex rotating machinery, ensuring adherence to engineering standards and procedures.
• Technically troubleshoot complex rotating machinery and associated systems to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret assembly and machining drawings to guide maintenance, repair, and installation activities.
• Use tooling, machining equipment, and precision measurement devices to support accurate assembly, alignment, and quality control.
• Prepare, navigate, and generate detailed technical reports using word processing and spreadsheet software, documenting inspections, repairs, test results, and recommendations.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with internal and external customers, including shipyard personnel and other stakeholders, to provide technical guidance and status updates.
• Support overtime and weekend work as necessary to meet project schedules and operational requirements.
• Travel to shipyards and vessels to perform on‑site engineering support, typically for multi‑week assignments several times per year.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of all maintenance, overhaul, and testing activities.

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands‑on ship experience in a technician‑type role with progression into engineering responsibilities.
• Experience working with heavy rotating oil‑lubricated machinery.
• Ability to perform maintenance and overhaul activities on complex rotating machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and machining drawings.
• Knowledge and experience using tooling, machining equipment, and precision measurement devices.
• Proven ability to technically troubleshoot complex rotating machinery and related systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail in all technical and documentation tasks.
• Ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to navigate and generate complex reports in word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Willingness and ability to support overtime and weekend work as needed.

• Mechanical engineering degree is preferred for this role.
• Prior experience in ship repair or naval environments is highly beneficial.
• Background in a technician role onboard ships transitioning into engineering work is ideal.
• Familiarity with US Navy vessels such as aircraft carriers, submarines, and support ships is advantageous.
• Strong written communication skills for complex technical report writing.
• Comfort working independently in the field while coordinating with diverse technical teams.

The work environment is primarily industrial and shipboard, involving work on naval vessels such as aircraft carriers, submarines, and support ships, as well as shipyards. You will work around heavy rotating machinery, steam turbines, pumps, valves, and generators in active marine and industrial settings. Odd hours and weekend work are not uncommon, particularly…