Field Service Engineer Combustion - International

Recruitment Co.; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Leader in Combustion & Environmental Engineering in the UK is seeking a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer to install, commission and support advanced combustion systems at client sites.

You will travel extensively across the UK and internationally, often for weeks at a time, taking ownership of commissioning, troubleshooting and on-site support with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• A multi-skilled engineer or technician with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or PLC knowledge.
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently.
• Willing to travel extensively, including long periods away from home.
• Safety focused, comfortable working at height or offshore.
• Able to read P&IDs, electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication, report writing and IT skills.
• Desirable: experience with combustion equipment or oil/gas environments.
• Time spent away from home is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Install mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and cabling systems at client sites.
• Commission equipment and perform maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis.
• Start up and maintain combustion products and systems like flare systems and burners.
• Prepare RAMS, site visit reports, timesheets and technical documentation.
• Identify aftermarket opportunities during site visits.
• Supervise outage work and deliver operator training on-site and in classrooms.
• Promote and adhere to all Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Instrumentation

PLC knowledge

Communication

Report writing

IT skills

Job description

£55k - £65k up to 200 days travelling internationally with overtime (weekends) and overseas allowance (£50 per day outside UK, £100 per day high risk countries)

Join a Global Leader in Combustion & Environmental Engineering

Our world-leading client is a global authority in advanced combustion and environmental technologies. Their engineered systems power safer, cleaner and more efficient operations across the oil & gas, petrochemical and power generation sectors.

They design, engineer and manufacture innovative burners, flare systems, incinerators, thermal oxidisers and environmental control solutions used worldwide. Known for technical excellence, hands‑on engineering, and a strong safety‑first culture, they offer an environment where skilled engineers can thrive.

If you’re a Field Service or Commissioning Engineer who enjoys technical challenge, international travel and working on high‑end engineered equipment—this is an opportunity to join one of the most respected names in the industry.

What’s in It for You?

World-class engineering exposure
Work with complex combustion and fired equipment including flare systems, burner management systems, thermal oxidisers, vapour recovery units and environmental control systems.

Extensive UK & international travel
Visit customer sites across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond.

High autonomy & technical ownership
Represent our world-leading client on-site—commissioning equipment, solving complex issues and supporting customers directly.

A business that invests in you
Enjoy a supportive technical culture with genuine opportunities to learn, grow and progress.

Strong benefits package
A highly competitive salary and benefits package is offered and discussed at interview.

The Role

As a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer, you’ll ensure the safe and effective installation, commissioning and operation of advanced combustion systems at client sites.

Your responsibilities include:

• Installing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and cabling systems

• Commissioning new and retrofit combustion equipment, plus maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis

• Starting up and maintaining combustion products and systems such as flare systems, flare gas recovery, burners, oxidisers and associated control equipment

• Preparing RAMS, site visit reports, timesheets and technical documentation

• Identifying additional aftermarket opportunities during site visits

• Supervising outage/turnaround work and delivering operator training (on-site and classroom)

• Promoting and adhering to all Health & Safety policies

What We’re Looking For

• A multi-skilled engineer or technician with strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or PLC knowledge

• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently

• Willing to travel extensively, including periods of 1–2 weeks away from home (up to 180+ days per year)

• Safety focused, comfortable working at height, in confined spaces or offshore

• Competent in reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical documents

• Strong communication, report‑writing and IT skills

• Desirable: experience with combustion equipment or in oil, gas or petrochemical environments

• Time spent working away from home is advantageous

Ready for a Global Engineering Opportunity?

If you want a role combining hands‑on engineering, international travel, and advanced technical work, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a world-leading engineering organisation.