Service Engineer - Marine Elevators (Spain & Portugal)

About the role

A full-time (40 hours per week) Service Engineer is sought to support inspection, service, maintenance, repair and modernization of marine elevator systems on seagoing vessels and offshore facilities. The role sits under a Technical Manager and combines hands-on technical work with problem-solving and customer service. It is based in Spain and Portugal.

Key responsibilities

• Perform annual, periodic and technical inspections of marine elevators
• Carry out planned, preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance
• Diagnose and fix mechanical, electrical, control and PLC faults
• Execute repairs, adjustments, parts replacements, modernization and major repairs
• Carry out heavy field jobs such as travelling cable replacement, wire rope renewal and suspension repairs, including testing and inspections
• Install and route cables, terminate connections and perform electrical and operational testing
• Support wire rope renewal, including inspection, adjustment, load test preparation and post-repair verification
• Read wiring diagrams, technical drawings, schematics and manuals, and keep accurate service reports and risk records
• Coordinate with Technical, Operations, Project Management, service partners and vessel crew, and identify risks and realistic onsite durations
• Follow HSE requirements and stop work when conditions are unsafe

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation or Mechanical); professional qualification in elevator engineering is an advantage
• At least 10 years of elevator industry experience covering service, troubleshooting, repairs and inspection
• Good command of English; willingness to travel extensively and to work non-standard hours according to vessel schedules
• Medically fit for vessel and offshore work, able to work at height and in confined spaces, with a valid passport and driving licence
• Legally entitled to work in the EU

Required skills

• Strong hands-on experience with traction elevators; multi-brand experience preferred
• Experience with marine elevator service, repair, inspection and fault-finding; rack and pinion / Alimak elevators highly desirable
• Solid knowledge of elevator components, controllers, inverter drives, safety circuits and suspension systems
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics and technical drawings
• Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

What we offer

• Remuneration and benefits aligned with current marine industry benchmarks
• A professional, team-oriented, technically supportive culture
• Direct engagement with offshore and maritime elevator maintenance