Field Service Engineer

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement package of 33 days annual leave

Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%

Access to Health & Wellbeing Portal

Job summary

CHART COOLER SVC CO INC is looking for a skilled Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation Field Service Engineer based in Peterborough, England. This role is hands-on and will involve worldwide travel frequently. You will support customers with steam turbines and associated control systems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in EC&I, PLC programming, and excellent communication skills. A complete benefits package is offered, including 33 days of annual leave and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Strong EC&I background with experience in PLC/HMI programming.
• Knowledge of steam turbine maintenance and repair.
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work safely, professionally and to a high technical standard.
• Produce clear, detailed Site Reports highlighting actions and risks.
• Supervise customer or company technicians on site.

Skills

PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting

Industrial communication protocols

Power generation systems experience

Strong customer-facing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom, PE4 5HG

Howden Turbo UK is looking for a skilled Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Field Service Engineer (EC&I) to join our global Field Service team. This hands‑on, technically challenging role supports customers worldwide with the overhaul, maintenance, commissioning and optimisation of steam turbines and associated control systems.

This is a home‑based role with extensive worldwide travel, often at short notice.

What will you do?

• Deliver work safely, professionally and to a high technical standard – right first time, on time
• Produce clear, detailed Site Reports, highlighting actions, risks and improvement opportunities
• Supervise customer or company technicians on site, ensuring safe working practices and task discipline
• Complete risk assessments and follow all health & safety procedures
• Support project teams with mobilisation planning and on‑site communication
• Represent Howden professionally, maintaining strong customer relationships and acting as a trusted technical partner

What do you bring?

• Strong EC&I background with experience in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting, including:
  • Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, Logix 500, FactoryTalk)
  • Siemens (PCS7, Step 7, WinCC, TIA Portal)
  • Schneider (Control Expert / SCADA Expert)
  • Woodward 505 governors, Basler DECS 200/250 AVR
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols: Modbus (RS485/TCP), Profibus, Profinet, ControlNet, basic TCP networking
• Experience with power generation systems (5-30MW) – governor/excitation systems, droop/isochronous control, active/reactive power, pressure regulation
• Knowledge of steam turbine maintenance and repair
• Ability to supervise others during complex installation, commissioning and maintenance activities
• Strong customer‑facing skills and ability to build effective working relationships
• Excellent written communication – produce risk assessments, site reports, RCAs, method statements and scopes of work
• Experience working internationally, including in non‑English‑speaking environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience with steam turbine installation and commissioning (training can be provided)
• Offshore experience
• Daily allowances, dependent on location, are paid for site works
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG Bright Future initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering