Engine Service Engineer
Company: MSHS
Job Ref: # 9470602
Date Posted: 2/13/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Salary: $28 - $48
Description
Go to end ⇓Engines Service Engineer – Large Bore Diesel Location
About the Role
- Disassemble, inspect, measure, and rebuild large bore 2-stroke and 4-stroke diesel engines
- Perform component overhauls on cylinders, heads, pistons, liners, turbochargers, governors, and auxiliary systems
- Conduct troubleshooting using 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 using specialized tooling and progressive machining techniques
- Complete daily service reports, measurement reports, and technical documentation
- Follow LOTO procedures and strict safety standards
- Travel to customer sites and represent MSHS Pacific Power Group professionally
- 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% domestically and international
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to obtain TWIC card, passport, and offshore certifications
- Ability to work in industrial and marine environments, including harsh conditions
- Large bore diesel engine overhaul experience
- Experience troubleshooting auxiliary systems including fuel, lube oil, cooling, piping, and valve systems
- 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
- Hands-on service engineer with strong mechanical aptitude and field experience
- Detail-oriented professional who values precision, safety, and quality workmanship
- Comfortable working in engine rooms, industrial facilities, and offshore environments
- Team-oriented professional capable of working independently in demanding field conditions
- Dedicated to maintaining high standards while supporting mission-critical equipment reliability
- Salary Range: $20.00–$42.00/hour (DOE and level)
- Work Style: Field-based role supporting customer sites
- Travel: Field-based role with up to 85% travel
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- HSA & FSA options
- 401(k) with company match
- Competitive PTO and paid holidays
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Health Advocate
- Tuition assistance and ongoing technical training
- Tools, PPE, and company-supported field training
- Employee recognition programs and referral bonus





























