Gas Turbine Field Service Engineer — Global Travel

Sulzer; Netherley; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global travel opportunities

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Heavy Industrial Gas Turbines to support maintenance, inspection, and commissioning across international sites. You will guide on-site teams, analyze issues, and help deliver high-quality service for turbine assets.

The role requires a MSc in mechanical engineering, strong troubleshooting and planning capabilities, and fluency in English; German is a plus. Expect global travel and independent work in a dynamic, technical environment.

Qualifications

• Holistic knowledge of Gas Turbines operating principles and main auxiliary systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and technical problem-solving.
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical support resource for Field Service Engineers, guiding on maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, overhauls, and commissioning activities.
• Provide technical expertise for Gas Turbine Maintenance during on-site and off-site engineering directions for customer facilities using Siemens, Ansaldo, and Alstom turbine models.
• Evaluate inspection findings, define repair methods, work scopes, and maintenance strategies including risk assessments.
• Review and approve service reports, drawings, and technical documentation to ensure Sulzer quality standards.

Skills

Gas Turbine knowledge

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

Root cause analysis

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

English

German

Independent work

Engineering drawings

P&IDs

Education

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Engineering drawings

P&IDs

Job description

Sulzer is seeking a Field Service Engineer for Heavy Industrial Gas Turbines to support maintenance, inspection, and commissioning across international sites. You will guide on-site teams, analyze issues, and help deliver high-quality service for turbine assets.

The role requires a MSc in mechanical engineering, strong troubleshooting and planning capabilities, and fluency in English; German is a plus. Expect global travel and independent work in a dynamic, technical environment.