Marine Service Technician
- Langley (District), BC, Canada
- City of Langley, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.
PALFINGER Marine is seeking a Marine Service Technician based in Langely, BC, who thrives in hands-on, technical environments and takes pride in keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably. In this role, you’ll work directly with PALFINGER cranes, lifeboats, and life-saving equipment - supporting customers through inspections, commissioning, repairs, and global service missions. You’ll be trusted as a technical problem-solver and brand representative in the field. If you enjoy travel, complex mechanical systems, and working where precision matters, this is a role with real impact.
_____Your Responsibilities
Your Qualifications
PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
PALFINGER Marine is seeking a Marine Service Technician based in Langely, BC, who thrives in hands-on, technical environments and takes pride in keeping critical equipment operating safely and reliably. In this role, you’ll work directly with PALFINGER cranes, lifeboats, and life-saving equipment - supporting customers through inspections, commissioning, repairs, and global service missions. You’ll be trusted as a technical problem-solver and brand representative in the field. If you enjoy travel, complex mechanical systems, and working where precision matters, this is a role with real impact.
_____Your Responsibilities
- Perform service, testing, commissioning, and annual/5-year inspections on lifeboats, davits, winches, and Palfinger cranes worldwide.
- Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and maintain hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems using OEM parts and specifications.
- Conduct Safe Job Analyses and complete accurate service documentation, reports, and required paperwork.
- Communicate clearly with the Service Coordinator, Service Manager, and customers regarding job progress and findings.
- Test and verify equipment performance after service or repair to ensure safety, compliance, and operational integrity.
Your Qualifications
- Technical background with hands-on experience in hydraulics, mechanical, and electrical systems.
- Marine or offshore industry experience preferred, with exposure to cranes or life-saving equipment.
- Prior experience in service engineering, maintenance, or field service roles.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
- Physically fit, safety-focused, and willing to travel globally as required, including working at heights and lifting heavy equipment.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian government security clearance required for work on government vessels; eligibility requirements may include Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status and a minimum of 4 years of Canadian residency.
- Competitive compensation.
- Retirement Plan.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.
- Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.
PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
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Responsibilities
Service, test, commission, inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain lifeboats, davits, winches, cranes, and their hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems. Complete safety analyses and service documentation, communicate job progress and findings, and verify equipment performance and compliance after service.
Requirements
Candidates need hands-on technical experience with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, along with experience in service engineering, maintenance, or field service; marine or offshore experience is preferred. The role requires strong English communication, physical fitness, a safety-focused approach, willingness to travel globally and work at heights, and eligibility to obtain and maintain Canadian government security clearance.
Skills
- Hydraulics
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Marine Equipment Service
- Crane Maintenance
- Lifeboat and Life-Saving Equipment Inspection
- Equipment Commissioning
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Repair and Overhaul
- Safety Analysis
- Service Documentation
- Customer Communication
- Field Service
- Working at Heights
- Global Travel
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Paid Company Holidays
- Paid Personal Time Off
- Continuous Learning and Career Growth
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Security & Safety
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Marine Service
- Lifeboats
- Davits
- Winches
- Palfinger Cranes
- Hydraulic Systems
- Mechanical Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Service Testing
- Commissioning
- Annual Inspections
- Five-Year Inspections
- Diagnostics
- Repairs
- Overhauls
- Preventive Maintenance
- OEM Parts
- OEM Specifications
- Safe Job Analyses
- Service Documentation
- Equipment Performance Testing
- Safety Compliance
- Marine Industry
- Offshore Industry
- Field Service
- Government Vessels
- Security Clearance
- Working at Heights
- Global Travel