Davit Systems Field Engineer - Sign-On Bonus

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in; Edmonds (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Retention bonus after 12 months

Job summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Davit Service Engineer / Davit Technician to install, test, commission, maintain, and service electric and hydraulic davit systems across a diverse customer base including naval and commercial sectors.

The role involves travel to shipyards, onboard vessels, and customer facilities to perform service, inspections, and upgrades following company procedures and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Relevant technical/vocational training in hydraulic and/or electric systems is a plus.
• Hands-on field service experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, service, and maintain electric and hydraulic davit systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems and perform component replacement as needed.
• Conduct shipboard and field service work, including troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Perform inspections to applicable standards (SOLAS, Marine Authority) and maintain documentation.
• Represent the company with safety, quality, and customer service in mind.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Field service

Crane/Heavy equipment

Reading diagrams

Communication

Safety

Education

Associate degree in mechanical/electrical/marine

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/vocational training in hydraulic/electric systems

Tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Electrical test equipment

MS Office / digital service reporting

Job description

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Davit Service Engineer / Davit Technician to install, test, commission, maintain, and service electric and hydraulic davit systems across a diverse customer base including naval and commercial sectors.

The role involves travel to shipyards, onboard vessels, and customer facilities to perform service, inspections, and upgrades following company procedures and regulatory standards.