HEAT EXCHANGER TECHNICIAN

Glacier Group; Washington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Heat Exchanger Engineer to join their team in Washington. This role involves inspecting, maintaining, and refurbishing heat exchangers, ensuring high-quality delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical fitting background and experience with various heat exchanger types. Join a company committed to sustainable practices and employee development.

Benefits

Life Assurance

33 days holiday per annum

Employee assistant programme

Virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Experience repairing all types of Heat Exchangers.
• Experience in Soldering and Braising.
• Experience of working on COMAH Tier 1 sites preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and refurbish heat exchangers across client sites and workshop.
• Strip down, inspect, and reassemble heat exchangers.
• Undertake Hydrotesting and manage flanges.

Skills

Soldering

Mechanical Fitting

Reading Engineering Drawings

Education

TMJ 10, 18 and 19 Certifications

Recognised HSE Qualification

Job description

Glacier Energy Washington, United Kingdom Engineering On site

Company Description

Glacier Energy delivers innovative solutions for the design, manufacture, inspection and repair of critical infrastructure and process equipment for energy and industrial markets.

Our Mechanical Solutions division provides support to energy and industrial sectors globally, specialising in mechanical products and services including heat exchanger repair and refurbishment, onsite machining and joint integrity.

Our in-house subject matter experts deliver high-quality repair, maintenance, re-engineering and bespoke mechanical solutions to meet our customers' requirements. The specialist services that we offer are designed to enhance asset performance, extend asset life and ensure safe, efficient operations.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for a Heat Exchanger Engineer to join our team in Washington. This role will be a mixture of Onsite & Workshop with mostly onsite work.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Position

Role Purpose

The Heat Exchanger Engineer is responsible for carrying out the inspection, maintenance, and refurbishment of heat exchangers across both client sites and workshop environments, depending on operational needs. Working as part of the wider Heat Exchanger (HTX) team, the role supports the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects in line with client requirements, industry standards, and Glacier Energy’s quality expectations.

Accountability

• Strip down, Inspection and Reassembly of Heat Exchangers.
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Shell, Tube, and Plate Heat Exchangers, Motor Coolers, Fin Fans and Radiators.
• Undertake Hydrotesting.
• Flange Management – Manual and Hydraulic Torquing and Tension.
• Tube Expansion and Plugging.

Requirements

Experience

• Experience and knowledge of repairing all types of Heat Exchangers.
• Experience in Soldering, Braising
• Mechanical Fitting/Maintenance background.
• Experience of major petrochemical/refinery shutdowns.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Willingness to work both onshore & offshore as and when required.
• Experience of working on COMAH Tier 1 sites/Offshore Installations preferred.
• TMJ 10, 18 and 19 certifications.
• ECITB – CCNSG Safety Passport or IOSH Working Safely.
• Offshore certification.
• Recognised HSE qualification / IOSH.

Other information

Values

• Ingenuity - Shares practical safety improvement ideas relevant to their own work area and actively participates in safety discussions, recognising how these improvements contribute to a safer working environment for both colleagues and customers.
• Excellence - Fulfils commitments to customers with reliability and attention to quality, recognising that consistency and timeliness build trust and long-term relationships.
• Collaboration - Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercially focused organisation.
• Respect - Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.
• Accountability - Takes personal responsibility for following safety procedures, recognising that their actions help protect both colleagues and external partners while maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year