Marine Field Service Engineer

Raya Workforce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raya Workforce seeks a Marine Engine Field Service Engineer/Technician based in Houston, TX, for full-time, on-site, direct-hire employment. The role entails performing marine engine services, maintenance and inspections across the Americas, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, supporting 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke engines and related equipment.

You will ensure technical execution, quality delivery and data recording per QC procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; a higher degree is preferred.
• 5–7 years' experience in technical marine engine or power transmission services.
• Experience with large marine engines (Wärtsilä, MAN) is advantageous.
• Valid driver's license, TWIC card and Passport required.
• Willingness to travel 70%+ and adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Takes calls, defines scope, prepares quotes, plans and leads engine service activities for 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke engines.
• Directs and prioritizes rigging, cleaning, inspections, measurements, calibration, and mechanical assembly.
• Executes repairs and overhauls of cylinder liners, heads, fuel and LO pumps, and related components.
• Trains others to quantify measurements and ensures proper use of measurement tools.
• Completes paperwork: time sheets, expense reports, service reports and measurement sheets.
• Leads pre-job safety meetings and ensures compliance with customer safety protocols.

Skills

Marine engine service

Quality control

Data recording

Team leadership

Customer relations

Safety compliance

Calibration & measurements

Project planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS or BS in Diesel, Electronics, Welding & Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Only US Citizen/Permanent Resident US/GC Holder

Job Title: Marine Engine Field Service Engineer/Technician
Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site | Direct hire

Seeking a Field service Engineer/Technician to conduct Marine engine services, maintenance and inspections throughout the Americas, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico. The position will support field services of 2-Stroke and 4-Stroke engines and related equipment. Will be responsible for technical execution, quality delivery and data recording of measurements in accordance with established quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Takes customer calls, discusses and defines scope, prepares quotes, plans and leads both 2-Stoke and 4-Stroke engine service activities. Directs and prioritizes team with rigging, cleaning, inspections, measurements, calibration and mechanical assembly as directed by the Lead Engineer
• Execution of and direction of others in repair and OH of cylinder liners, cylinder heads, C/W pumps, L/O pumps, Fuel pumps, FI's and calibration as required, cleaning C/A Coolers and heat exchangers.
• Training of others to quantify and record fine metric measurements of OD's ID's, thickness, depth, ovality and wear. Proper use of bore gauge, dial gauge, snap gauges, Vernier calipers, deflection gauges and other common measurement instruments.
• Completion of all paper work to include, daily time sheets, expense reports, service reports, measurement sheets and maintain effective communications with customer representative, CE or Ships superintendent and respective Service Coordinator.
• Leads pre-job safety meetings, following all safety requirements and adherence to customers safety protocols. delivers tool box safety talks as well as shift handover notes and observations.
• Identifies and plans all tooling requirements for upcoming work, instruct others in proper use of all tooling, equipment and machines after properly certified.
• Direct and lead Pre-job mobilization, tool preparation, packing, verification of calibration certificates and then de-mobilization and recovery of assets, cleaning, inspection and storage of tools and equipment in accordance with required specifications.
• Trains others and validates the calibration and completeness of all tooling, measurements recorded, inspections made, reviews data for completeness, quantity and quality sufficient for service report documentation for scope of work.

Qualifications or Skills

• High School Diploma or GED required. A.S or B.S. degree in Diesel, Electronics, Welding & Fabrication or Mechanical Engineering disciplines preferred.
• 5-7 years' experience in technical engine (Marine) or power transmission services or other oil and gas experience may qualify in leu of degree.
• Experience servicing large marine engines, including W rtsil and/or MAN engines.
• Must hold a valid driver's license, TWIC card and Passport.
• Willingness to travel more than 70% of the time throughout the year and adapt to frequently changing schedules and tight timelines.
• Able to follow QMS, HSE policies and procedures and instruct others in the requirements.
• Have excellent customer relations skills, ability to keep customer and office informed of job progress and challenges.
• Takes initiative to work independently as well as ability to lead service teams in field service activities with limited guidance and direction.
• Can plan a service attendance to include, travel arrangements, ID of required tooling, technical documentation, measurement forms and resource planning.
• Can execute engine maintenance inspections, perform crank shaft inspections, measure deflections, backlash and record/confirm the presence of ovality, make dye penetration and magna-flux crack inspections.
• Can lead major OH services on 2-3 engine manufactures products including services of T/C's.
• Can lead crankshaft replacement jobs, including laser measurement verification of bore, alignment of engine block and coupling along with final alignment of engine and generator.
• Perform and record proper hardness testing readings and perform calibration of connecting rods.
• Verify and adjust engine fuel pump timing to achieve balanced engine load.
• Must have a solid understanding of engine control systems, components and actuators and can perform Heinzmann STG-180 series Actuator replacement and zero adjust calibration test on engine.
• Ability and experience to perform ABB TPL, MAM NR and Napier turbo charger cartridge exchange, and housing replacement.
• Organizational and time management skills and ability to coach and support the development of the team members Technical skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and power point.
• Keeping proper time sheets, expense reports, work done reports, JSA's and require measurement documentation to allow proper invoicing of service work orders.
• Formally communicates all required vacation time or personal time 3-4 weeks in advance allowing proper scheduling and critical availability to be maintained.
• Performs work according to QMS guidelines and procedures and looks for opportunities for improvement.
• Understands application and proper use of Bio Gen Active products in support of engine component services and heat exchanger maintenance.
• Can train others in technical processes in support of shop maintenance of cylinder head, liner honing, calibration of connecting rods, repair of FP's, FI's, C/W pumps, LO Pumps, C/A Coolers and heat exchangers.
• Has ability to extract requirements, scope and technical guidance from engine manuals allowing ability to lead services of new engine types.