Field Service Technician II - Marine Control Systems Expert

W&O; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

W&O in the United States is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician II to provide intermediate support for marine control systems aboard commercial vessels. The role combines hands-on service with customer-facing duties and requires strong problem-solving skills and reliability.

You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems, travel extensively, and mentor junior staff while maintaining thorough field documentation and communicating with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training required.
• 2-5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with PLCs, electronic diagnostics, and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepare and execute work assignments by interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Travel up to 75%, domestically and internationally, to shipyards, ports, and customer vessels.
• Lead or support system installations, wiring terminations, calibrations, and operational demonstrations to customers and regulatory authorities.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic, hydraulic, and PLC-based control systems.
• Access and modify PLC logic in coordination with the programming department.
• Train and mentor Technician I staff on field practices.
• Maintain detailed service documentation and communicate field modifications to engineering.
• Represent the company to customers with professionalism and technical expertise.
• Participate in 24-hour on-call rotation

Skills

PLCs

Diagnostics

Mechanical systems

Independent work

Education

Associate’s degree or technical training

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology (a plus)

Job description

W&O in the United States is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician II to provide intermediate support for marine control systems aboard commercial vessels. The role combines hands-on service with customer-facing duties and requires strong problem-solving skills and reliability.

You will install, calibrate, and troubleshoot PLC-based systems, travel extensively, and mentor junior staff while maintaining thorough field documentation and communicating with engineering teams.