Gas Compressor Technician

E314 Sulzer (Aberdeen) Ltd.; Ellon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on everyday shopping

Job summary

Sulzer's Ellon service centre in Scotland is expanding, and we are seeking a Gas Compressor Technician to repair, overhaul and maintain gas compressors on-site.

You will disassemble and inspect components, diagnose mechanical faults, fit and assemble parts, and perform dynamic testing, ensuring compliance with HSE and industry specifications.

A collaborative, safety‑driven environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities awaits you.

Qualifications

• Experience in overhaul and maintenance of gas compressors or similar rotating equipment.
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly and fault diagnosis.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding gas compressors and components.
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in various compressor types.
• Precision fitting, machining, and assembly work as required.
• Performing dynamic and functional testing on overhauled equipment.
• Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with HSE requirements.

Skills

Gas compressors

Mechanical fitting

Fault diagnosis

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Job description

Sulzer 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 role At Sulzer, we specialise in delivering top-tier service to our customers across the oil & gas, power generation, and renewable sectors.

With our recent £1 million investment, our Ellon facility is now a Centre of Excellence, providing cutting‑edge support for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbo‑compressors.

We are looking for a skilled Gas Compressor Technician to join our team.

As a Gas Compressor Technician, you will be working directly on the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of gas compressors.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our customers' equipment is serviced to the highest standards, meeting industry specifications and maintaining operational efficiency

Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding gas compressors and their components
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in a variety of compressor types
• Precision fitting, machining, and assembly work as required
• Performing dynamic and functional testing on overhauled equipment
• Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with HSE requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience in the overhaul and maintenance of gas compressors or similar rotating equipment
• Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly, and fault diagnosis
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude to teamwork
• Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary.
• 33 days of annual leave.
• Defined pension contribution.
• Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
• Discounted Personal Car Leasing - available for you, your family, and friends.
• Long Service Awards to celebrate your dedication.
• Ongoing learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Free and secure onsite parking, with electric charging facilities.
• We're proud to support those who've served.
• Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex‑military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.

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.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world‑class production facilities and service centres across the globe, we are a globally diverse team.

We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success.

We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.