Field Service & Commissioning Engineer – Offshore/Marine

SIM Switchgear; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Based in Liverpool, SIM Switchgear is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer to support our growing service operation. You will deliver field and workshop engineering across the UK, offshore and marine sectors, with a focus on safe, practical project delivery.

The role covers service, maintenance, upgrades, life extension and commissioning activities. You will perform pre-mobilisation planning, on-site work, and offshore mobilisations, producing clear reports and ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• ONC or higher in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of electrical switchgear, maintenance and fault finding.
• Experience in offshore and/or marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Delivering service, maintenance, upgrade, life extension and commissioning activities on switchgear and ancillary equipment.
• Fielding technical enquiries from existing customers and providing practical, professional support.
• Undertaking pre-mobilisation activities including risk assessments, method statements and technical planning.
• Promoting and actively contributing to a strong Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture at SIM and on customer sites.
• Fault finding, breakdown investigation and repair of switchgear systems.
• Protection relay testing, upgrades and associated reporting.
• Workshop-based service, inspection and preparation activities.
• Leading safely on-site when working with subcontractors or client teams.
• Completing technical reports, service documentation and expense submissions accurately and on time.
• Participating in out-of-hours call-out activities when required.

Skills

Problem solving

Decision making under pressure

Customer service

Workload management

Verbal and written communication

Safety-focused

Team player / independent work

Education

Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent experience

ONC or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Based in Liverpool, SIM Switchgear is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer to support our growing service operation. You will deliver field and workshop engineering across the UK, offshore and marine sectors, with a focus on safe, practical project delivery.

The role covers service, maintenance, upgrades, life extension and commissioning activities. You will perform pre-mobilisation planning, on-site work, and offshore mobilisations, producing clear reports and ensuring high-quality