Engines Service Engineer – Large Bore Diesel

MSHS Pacific Power Group•Fort Lauderdale, FL

32d•$25 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Engines Service Engineer – Large Bore Diesel Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Department: Field Service – Large Bore Engines Reports To: Manager, Field Service Operations Work Type: Full-Time | Field-Based Travel: Up to 75–80% (Domestic & International) Direct Reports: None Compensation: $25.00–$36.00 per hour (based on experience) Large Bore Diesel. Real Field Work. 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. MSHS supports structured technical progression. Engineers who demonstrate strong technical skill, field leadership, and professionalism will have opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement over time. Our teams work on engines that power ships, ports, facilities, and critical infrastructure. Downtime is not an option. Our customers rely on us to execute safely, accurately, and professionally. If you are looking for challenging field work, technical growth, and long-term career stability in large bore diesel engines, this is where you build it.

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