Remote Marine Field Service Technician – Ballast Water

Alfa Laval; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Wellness program

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform on-board service, commissioning and troubleshooting of ballast water treatment systems. You will work remotely across the US region, with occasional shipboard assignments to resolve complex issues and ensure compliant operation.

The role requires a technical degree, experience with CRM and planning tools, and flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in field service, commissioning and troubleshooting on vessels.
• Knowledge of CRM systems and planning tools.
• Electrical and automation knowledge; boiler controllers.
• Willingness to travel and work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Execute field service on vessels assigned by Global Marine Service Coordinator.
• Diagnose, resolve and report solutions and improvements, including third‑party equipment.
• Work autonomously in troubleshooting across harbors; may sail to solve problems.
• Provide installation support and inspect newly installed PureBallast equipment onboard.
• Commission and recommission ballast water treatment systems.
• Perform compliance service including filter inspection and water sampling.
• Support PLC, instrumentation and control tasks.
• Report findings to the team and coordinate with central help when needed.
• Conduct performance audits and review SOPs; help create SOPs.

Skills

CRM systems

Planning tools

Database handling

Electrical knowledge

Automation knowledge

Proactive availability

Education

Technical degree

Job description

Alfa Laval is seeking a Field Service Engineer to perform on-board service, commissioning and troubleshooting of ballast water treatment systems. You will work remotely across the US region, with occasional shipboard assignments to resolve complex issues and ensure compliant operation.

The role requires a technical degree, experience with CRM and planning tools, and flexibility to travel and work outside normal hours.