Experienced Service Technician (f/m/d)

PALFINGER; Schiedam; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Inspiring working environment

PALFINGER MARINE family

Job summary

PALFINGER MARINE in the Netherlands is seeking a hands-on Service Technician to perform service, commissioning, and inspections on lifeboats, davit/winch systems, and PALFINGER cranes at customer sites.

You will diagnose, repair, and optimize hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, travel to offshore locations as needed, and document reports while adhering to HSE and quality standards. This role offers growth opportunities within PALFINGER MARINE.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on experience with hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment.
• Experience servicing and maintaining complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of cranes, hydraulic systems, and electrical components in marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform service, commissioning, and inspections on lifeboats, davit/winch systems, PALFINGER cranes, and life-saving equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and overhaul mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic control systems to ensure safe operation.
• Apply hydraulics, electronics, and mechanical know-how to optimize equipment performance and resolve field issues.
• Prepare service reports, inspection records, and technical documentation for compliance.
• Adhere to HSE policies and company procedures while supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical equipment

Electrical systems

Offshore service

Willing to travel

Job description

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.

Your 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

Your Qualifications

• Solid technical background with extensive hands-on experience in hydraulic systems and mechanical equipment
• Several years of marine/offshore service experience with the 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

WE OFFER

• An interesting, diversified and challenging job for the hands-on and professional candidate
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• An inspiring working environment
• You have the chance to be part of the fast-growing PALFINGER MARINE family