Field Service Technica

Fairbanks Morse Defense•Jacksonville Beach, FL

5d•Remote

About The Position

Fairbanks Morse Defense is hiring remote Field Service Technicians based in Jacksonville, Florida. The position provides field service for mission-critical naval power, propulsion, and other essential systems. Technicians work independently and with a service team at customer locations, traveling domestically and internationally up to 75% of the time. The work includes installing, commissioning, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing equipment. Depending on qualifications and certifications, equipment may include diesel engines, electrical controls, cranes, elevators, davits, and roll-up doors. Technicians communicate with customers, document work, and help return equipment to reliable operation, with safety and professionalism central to the role. Assignments may include weekends, evenings, holidays, and emergency call-outs. The role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and an additional $5,000 retention bonus after 12 months of full-time employment. Overtime, per diem, performance bonuses, and an applicable travel hardship bonus may add to compensation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Four years of military or relevant industry experience with similar or equivalent equipment; a technical associate degree is welcome but does not replace the four-year experience requirement.
Ability to troubleshoot independently and read equipment diagrams and blueprints.
Clear communication, organization, and basic Microsoft Office skills.
Valid driver's license and eligibility for a company credit card.
Ability to travel up to 75% domestically and internationally.
Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
U.S. citizenship and ability to meet NOFORN access requirements for Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information.
Ability to competently perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate effective customer service, and work productively as part of a team.
Ability to perform the described physical activities and regularly lift at least 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience with diesel engine or generator troubleshooting, military equipment maintenance, engine test equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, or electronic controls.
Military, independent diesel shop, generator service business, or trade school experience followed by hands-on work.

Responsibilities

Install and commission equipment at customer locations.
Maintain, diagnose, and repair equipment, potentially including diesel engines, electrical controls, cranes, elevators, davits, and roll-up doors.
Troubleshoot problems independently and with the service team.
Communicate with customers and document completed work.
Work safely and professionally to return equipment to reliable operation.