Field Service - SGT Control Engineer

Siemens Energy; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Innovative projects

Medical benefits

Remote / flexible work

Paid holidays

Learn@Siemens-Energy

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Siemens Energy UK is seeking an experienced Controls/Commissioning Engineer to keep critical rotating equipment running safely and reliably. You will commission and troubleshoot gas turbines, analyze control performance, and support onshore and offshore projects across the UK & Ireland.

Travel and offshore work are required, with OPITO offshore certification essential. Join a global Field Service Team delivering high-impact service for long-term agreements.

Qualifications

• OPITO offshore certification required.
• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Instrumentation & Controls or Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years in industry, ideally with commissioning of rotating equipment and exposure to gas turbines.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers as Field Service interface, delivering clear communication and technical support on-site.
• Commission and troubleshoot SGT and AGT gas turbines and GT packages, resolving complex control and performance issues.
• Verify OEM installation requirements during service, installation and start-up.
• Use diagnostics tools and software to perform vibration analysis, fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, check sheets, and progress updates with project managers and field colleagues.

Skills

Gas turbines

Commissioning

Vibration analysis

Field service

Offshore work

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Allen Bradley Controllogic

Mark II

GE

Siemens S7 PCS7

Woodward

Bentley Nevada

ADRE

Gem80

Detronics Fire & Gas

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

Join our UK Regional Field Service Team as an experienced Controls / Commissioning Engineer and step into a role where your expertise keeps critical rotating equipment running safely and reliably. You will engage directly on UK & Ireland projects while being part of the Siemens Energy global Field Service Team, supporting Long Term Service Agreements, Installation & Commissioning, Engineered Solutions, and ad‑hoc service work. From commissioning AGT and SGT gas turbines to diagnosing complex control and performance issues in the service environment, you will help minimize downtime where it matters most. Every assignment will challenge you to apply deep technical judgment while delivering calm, professional service in demanding field environments.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Partner directly with customers as the Field Service interface, delivering clear communication and trusted technical support on‑site.
• Commission and troubleshoot SGT and AGT gas turbines and GT packages, resolving complex control and performance issues.
• Verify OEM installation requirements during service, installation, and start‑up.
• Use diagnostic tools and software such as Bentley Nevada and ADRE to perform vibration analysis, fault finding, and root cause analysis.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, check sheets, and progress updates, aligning with project managers, customers, and field service colleagues.

What You Bring

• Fully technically and medically certified for offshore work (OPITO).
• A degree in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Instrumentation & Controls, or Integrated Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of industry experience, ideally with commissioning of rotating equipment, with strong exposure to gas turbines and driven equipment.
• Hands‑on knowledge of major control systems and software, including Allen Bradley Controllogic, Mark II, GE, Siemens S7 & PCS7, Woodward, Bentley Nevada, ADRE, Gem80, and Detronics Fire & Gas.
• Strong understanding of instrumentation, vibration analysis, P&IDs, control schematics, and machine performance criteria.
• Willingness to travel, mobilise at short notice, work weekends, and operate onshore and offshore on oil platforms and vessels.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work with a global team.
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects.
• Medical benefits.
• Remote / flexible work.
• Time off / paid holidays and parental leave.
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens‑Energy platform.
• Access to a variety of employee resource groups.