Marine Field Service Engineer (Power)

ABB Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Job summary

ABB Inc. in Florida is hiring a Marine Field Service Engineer to lead complex technical assignments and support marine power systems globally. This role involves travel to customer sites and independent work in installation, testing, and troubleshooting.

Candidates should have a strong maritime background, including experience with protection relays and electrical engineering. Benefits include various medical and retirement plans, paid time off, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in marine power generation and distribution.
• Knowledge of protection relays, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Experience as ship electrician or in shipyard operations.
• Familiarity with marine equipment and installations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field assignments for installation and repair.
• Travel globally to customer premises and offshore environments.
• Provide remote on-call support for technical issues.
• Coordinate work to meet customer commitments.

Skills

Marine power generation and distribution

Protection relays

Electrical engineering

Marine/offshore environments

Troubleshooting and repair

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner – every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to: Service Operations Manager

Role and Responsibilities

As the Marine Field Service Engineer (FSE), you plan and execute, with minimal professional guidance, complex technical field assignments involving the installation, modification, test, inspection or repair of company products and equipment. You may also coordinate work with other groups to ensure customer commitments are met and, because you are often the primary customer contact, recommend measures to improve operations and service.

• Travel to customer premises globally, most often aboard vessels in offshore and dry docking environments – e.g., drill ships, drilling rigs, offshore supply vessels, cruise ships, ferries, tankers, container ships, and others.
• Work independently to install, modify, test, repair, or inspect company products and equipment, including power generation, distribution and control, low‑ and medium‑voltage systems, and protection functions.
• Provide remote on‑call support for customer technical problems.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment, applying personal knowledge and experience.

Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters – because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in marine power generation and power distribution, with a focus on protection relays, circuit breakers, contactors, transformers, AVRs, communications, and control of those systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related technical field is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with marine/offshore work environments and procedures.
• Experience in marine power systems.
• Preferred experience with ABB marine equipment.
• Experience as a ship electrician or in shipyard operations, with an understanding of and interest in marine installations.
• Fluent in written and verbal English.

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan or a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus.
• Vision benefit.
• Company‑paid life insurance (2 × base pay).
• Company‑paid AD&D (1 × base pay).
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100 % employee paid up to maximums.
• Short‑Term Disability – up to 26 weeks, company paid.
• Long‑Term Disability – 60 % of pay, company paid; ability to "buy‑up" to 66 2/3 % of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100 % employee paid (accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance).
• Parental leave – up to 6 weeks.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Advocate support resources for mental and behavioral health, general health navigation, virtual health, and infertility/adoption.
• Employee discount program.

Retirement

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions.
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP).

Time Off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non‑exempt positions. Salaried exempt positions receive vacation under a permissive time‑away policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, age, race, ethnicity, hair texture, protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.

Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations. To review the plan or make a request, contact an ABB HR representative at 1‑888‑694‑7762 or email US‑[e-mail].