Back Office Engineer – Gas Turbine Field Services (m/v/x)

Sulzer; Winterthur; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Back Office Engineer for Gas Turbine Field Services (m/f/x). The role can be based in any European country with a Sulzer presence and involves supporting Field Service Engineers, guiding maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and commissioning of gas turbines from major OEMs.

You will interpret drawings and specs, define repair methods, support site teams, and contribute to process improvements. Strong English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Holistic knowledge of Gas Turbines and their main auxiliary systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance planning and problem solving.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and technical specs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• English is essential; German is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical support resource for Field Service Engineers.
• Provide guidance on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, overhauls and commissioning.
• Evaluate inspection findings and define repair methods and maintenance strategies.
• Review service reports and technical documentation for quality and compliance.
• Guide customers and site teams, resolve issues and propose engineering solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement of field service processes and documentation.

Skills

Gas Turbines knowledge

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Engineering drawings

P&IDs

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English (strong)

German (nice to have)

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Back Office Engineer - Gas Turbine Field Services (m/v/x) page is loaded## Back Office Engineer - Gas Turbine Field Services (m/v/x)locations: Venlo: Asker: Winterthur: Aberdeen Netherley: Kotkatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR101074Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.# About the roleJoin our Sulzer Turbo Services team, part of Sulzer Services, which is one of the world's most advanced independent providers of repair, overhaul, and maintenance within the turbine industry. We provide our customers worldwide with solid, customer-oriented, and flexible support for their Gas Turbines. Come join our proud and highly skilled international crew as a Field Service Engineer for Heavy Industrial Gas Turbines**The role can be based in any European country with a Sulzer presence.****In this role you will be accountable for:*** Acting as the primary technical support resource for Field Service Engineers, providing guidance on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, overhauls, and commissioning activities.* Providing technical expertise for Gas Turbine Maintenance, mechanical off site and on-site engineering direction during maintenance events (inspections, revisions, commissioning) of customer owned Power Generation Facilities utilizing Gas Turbines manufactured by Siemens (V94.2 and V94.3A), Ansaldo (AE94.2 and AE94.3A), Alstom (GT11/13D, GT13E2).* Evaluating inspection findings and defining repair methods, work scopes and maintenance strategies including risk assessments and method statements.* Reviewing and approving service reports, engineering drawings, and technical documentation to ensure quality and compliance with Sulzer quality standards.* Guiding customers and site teams by resolving technical issues, identifying root causes, and recommending practical engineering solutions.* Driving continuous improvement of field service processes, maintenance practices, and engineering documentation.**To succeed in this role, you will need:*** Holistic knowledge of Gas Turbines operating principles and functionalities including their related main auxiliary systems.* Experience in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintenance planning, and technical problem-solving.* Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.* Ability to work independently and provide sound technical decisions with minimal supervision.* Experience interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical specifications, and maintenance procedures.* Strong customer-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.* Proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented mindset with excellent English (and if possible, also German please) communication skills.* Provide occasional onsite marvels when required.# What we offer you* Chance to make a significant impact and drive the global strategy across the marketing structure.* Collaborative and supportive work environment with a focus on innovation and excellence.* Exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement in a dynamic and evolving industry.* Significant opportunities for global travel.Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.