Engines Service Engineer – Large Bore Diesel
About The Position
MSHS Pacific Power Group is hiring Engines Service Engineers to support large bore marine and stationary diesel engines across marine, offshore, power generation, and industrial environments. This is hands-on work in engine rooms, power plants, offshore facilities, and industrial sites. You will be part of field teams performing inspections, diagnostics, overhauls, onsite machining, and commissioning on mission-critical equipment. We are hiring across multiple experience levels. Compensation and scope of responsibility will reflect your real-world engine experience and leadership capability in the field.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience working on diesel engines in marine, power generation, heavy industrial, or similar environments
- Experience performing mechanical repairs, inspections, and component overhauls
- Working knowledge of 2-stroke and 4-stroke diesel engine systems
- Experience using precision measuring tools and understanding tolerances and measurement conversions
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
- Ability to travel up to 75–80%
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain TWIC, passport, and offshore certifications
- Ability to work in industrial and marine environments, including harsh conditions
Nice To Haves
- Large bore diesel engine overhaul experience
- Experience troubleshooting auxiliary systems including fuel, lube oil, cooling, piping, and valves
- Experience leading field teams on engine overhauls
- Experience preparing tools and materials prior to job start
- Ability to create detailed service and measurement reports
- Experience conducting root cause analysis
- Experience with onsite machining and specialty tooling
- Experience with OEM platforms such as MAN, Wärtsilä, CAT, MTU, or similar
- Familiarity with advanced diagnostics such as vibration analysis or thermal imaging
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, inspect, measure, and rebuild large bore 2-stroke and 4-stroke diesel engines
- Perform component overhauls on cylinders, heads, pistons, liners, turbos, governors, and auxiliary systems
- Conduct troubleshooting based on engine performance data and operating conditions
- Detect out-of-tolerance measurements and identify component wear or failure
- Perform precision measurement using calipers, inside and outside micrometers, gauges, and specialty tooling
- Read and interpret OEM manuals, mechanical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and technical documentation
- Operate hydraulic tightening equipment, rigging equipment, overhead cranes, and portable machining tools
- Support onsite machining processes including use of specialized tooling and progressive machining techniques
- Complete daily service reports, measurement reports, and documentation
- Follow LOTO procedures and maintain strict adherence to safety standards
- Travel to customer sites and represent MSHS professionally
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Technical development opportunities
- Performance-based bonus eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
