Engines Service Engineer - Large Bore Diesel

Engines Service Engineer – Large Bore Diesel

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.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

Required Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Experience

• 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

Career Path

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.

Why MSHS Pacific Power Group

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Technical development opportunities
• Performance-based bonus eligibility

Equal Opportunity Employer

MSHS PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

MSHS PPG is a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a drug and alcohol screening, which may include testing for marijuana in compliance with applicable federal regulations and relevant state labor laws. We understand that marijuana laws vary by state, and our testing policies are designed to ensure compliance with both federal and state requirements where applicable.