Career

Marine Service Technician

10.06.2026

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

Join PALFINGER as a Marine Service Technician and keep mission-critical lifeboats, cranes, and deck equipment operating safely in demanding offshore environments. In this hands-on role, you’ll inspect, commission, and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems. You’ll troubleshoot issues in real time to ensure reliability, compliance, and safety at every turn. If you’re ready for a high-impact, field-based role where your expertise directly protects lives and operations, apply now.

Your Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive services, participates in testing, commissioning, annual & 5-year inspections on lifeboats and davit/winch systems globally.
Complete thorough service reports to ensure all activities are documented and communicated effectively.
Diagnose, adjust, repair or overhaul Palfinger cranes and/ or Life Saving Equipment (LSE) ensuring they operate at peak performance.
Utilize electronic, hydraulic and mechanical theory along with related knowledge to test and modify operational electrical machinery.
Apply electronic control equipment and circuitry, hydraulic circuits and components and mechanical equipment to maintain and enhance system functionality.

Your Qualifications

Solid technical background with proven experience in hydraulic construction.
3-5 years of marine/offshore experience with the ability to adapt to the unique challenges of this type of environment.
Experience in servicing engineering, maintaining and enhancing critical systems with precision and care.
Possess sound theoretical knowledge of cranes, hydraulics and electrical knowledge in the marine/fishing industry environment.
Ability to travel for multiple days at a time to assigned offshore locations.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation.
401(k) with Company match.
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).

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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