Marine Service Technician

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

• 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.

What We Offer

• 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.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

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.

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