Offshore Marine Service Technician - Hydraulics & Diagnostics

Palfinger Marine GmbH; Marseille; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PALFINGER MARINE is seeking a Service Engineer to ensure reliable operation and high availability of PALFINGER equipment through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair at customer sites.

The role requires diagnosing complex hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems, preparing service reports, and complying with HSE and quality standards while traveling offshore as needed.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background with extensive hands-on experience in hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment.
• Several years of marine/offshore service experience and ability to operate effectively in demanding offshore environments.
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining, and optimizing complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of cranes, hydraulic systems, and electrical components within marine or fishing industry environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods to offshore locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, commissioning, annual inspections, and 5-year inspections on lifeboats, davit/winch systems, PALFINGER cranes, and life‑saving equipment at customer sites
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and overhaul complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic control systems to ensure safe and reliable equipment operation
• Apply technical expertise in hydraulics, electronics, and mechanical systems to optimize equipment performance and resolve field‑related technical issues
• Prepare accurate service reports, inspection records, and technical documentation to support clear communication and compliance requirements
• Work in accordance with company strategy, HSE policies, quality standards, procedures, and applicable regulations while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and supporting additional assigned tasks as needed

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical equipment

Marine/offshore experience

Electrical systems

Travel readiness

Job description

PALFINGER MARINE is seeking a Service Engineer to ensure reliable operation and high availability of PALFINGER equipment through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair at customer sites.

The role requires diagnosing complex hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic control systems, preparing service reports, and complying with HSE and quality standards while traveling offshore as needed.