Field Service Supervisor

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.

S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential.

Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: https://www.fairbanksmorsedefense.com/careers FIELD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Location: Service Center — Houston, TX Travel: Up to 25% Lead the Team. Support the Field. Advance the Mission. Professional Summary The Field Service Supervisor is a highly visible, hands-on leader responsible for supporting and guiding Field Service Technicians as they perform complex, mission-critical work in the field.

This position balances workforce leadership, operational planning, customer responsiveness, quality, safety, and technical execution in a challenging yet highly rewarding service environment. The successful candidate will be flexible, adaptable, and exceptionally organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities, respond to rapidly changing demands, and remain focused under pressure.

A strong leadership presence, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to supporting employees, customers, and the organization’s larger mission are essential. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are required. The Field Service Supervisor must be able to adjust their communication style and interact confidently and professionally with Field Service Technicians, project teams, senior leadership, and military customers.

Strong customer-service instincts, empathy, active listening, and the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization are critical to success. This is not a traditional 9-to-5 position. Field operations and customer requirements may occasionally require availability by phone, text, or email outside normal business hours.

What We Offer

Benefits

beginning on the first day of employment 401(k) with a 6% company match Tuition reimbursement Professional-development opportunities A collaborative and supportive work environment The opportunity to lead a skilled workforce and contribute to a larger mission Principal Duties and Responsibilities Plan, direct, and manage the work performed by technical representatives to optimize labor capacity, meet customer schedules, and ensure high-quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

Manage production in coordination with the Project Manager on larger-scale projects. Coordinate with the Quality Manager on all quality-related tasks, including Process Control Procedures (PCPs) and Test and Evaluation (T&I) documentation. Review and provide feedback on daily service reports and Condition Found Reports submitted by technical representatives.

Schedule and dispatch technical representatives while balancing customer demand with employee vacation and personal-time needs. Maintain service-center-wide visibility of all employee assignments. Review and approve timecards and expense reports for all technical representatives. Assess workforce talent and capabilities and implement an annual training plan.

Motivate, mentor, and coach the workforce to provide superior customer service. Recommend staffing levels to ensure adequate personnel are available to satisfy customer requirements. Participate in the recruiting and interviewing process and make hiring decisions. Conduct midyear and year-end performance assessments and recommend merit increases and promotions based on performance.

Develop performance-improvement plans and take disciplinary action when required. Promote a safe working environment and promptly address safety concerns. Develop and maintain records of standard work and the time required to complete assignments for use in quoting future work. Implement productivity improvements through more effective tools, enhanced training, and improved processes.

Assist with quoting service jobs. Leadership and Communication Expectations Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with Field Service Technicians, project teams, senior leadership, and military customers. Strong leadership presence, with the ability to remain composed, decisive, and approachable in demanding situations.

Exceptional customer-service skills, empathy, and active-listening abilities. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and remain focused and responsive in a fast-paced field-service environment. Flexibility and adaptability when responding to changing field conditions, employee needs, and customer priorities.

Willingness to respond to occasional business-critical calls, texts, or emails outside normal working hours.

Qualifications

and Educational Requirements Associate degree in diesel engine technology or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred. Coursework in Fundamentals of Supervision and Project Management. Minimum of six years of industry experience or six years of military experience working on medium-speed diesel engines. Four or more years of experience as an FM Field Service Technician preferred.

Three or more years of supervisory experience in a service environment preferred. Basic foundation in pneumatic systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and electronic engine controls. Familiarity with a variety of FM engine products. Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Self-starter who can work effectively with minimal supervision. Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project; experience with an enterprise resource planning system such as Oracle or Salesforce is preferred. Ability to travel up to 25%. Citizenship Requirement This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information designated as Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN).

To meet this requirement, candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship and attest that they do not hold dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. citizenship includes a valid U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, or naturalization certificate Fairbanks Morse offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and 401k retirement plan with employer match.

In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement. This position may also be eligible for a travel hardship bonus when applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled