Technical Field Authority - Steam Turbine / Compressors

Sulzer Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Technical Field Authority to join their innovative team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to lead and manage complex projects in a rewarding environment, focusing on steam turbines and compressors. You will play a crucial role in ensuring project success through meticulous planning, supervision of field teams, and direct client interaction. With a commitment to excellence, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact on the company's growth while enjoying a range of competitive benefits. If you are detail-oriented and technically adept, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company car or car allowance

Private medical coverage

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Costco membership eligibility

Discounted personal car leasing

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical field authority or supervisory roles.
• Expertise in steam turbines and compression equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess job opportunities and develop detailed work scope specifications.
• Supervise field service personnel and ensure quality control.

Skills

Technical Field Authority experience

Turbo services expertise

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Education

Relevant technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

Technical Field Authority - Steam Turbine / Compressors - Full Time - Birmingham, United Kingdom

Sulzer is a global leader in delivering innovative parts and maintenance solutions for rotating equipment, with over 100 service sites worldwide. As we expand our steam turbine and compressor business in mainland UK, we are looking for an experienced Technical Field Authority to join our team and play a key role in our growth strategy.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation. As a Technical Field Authority, you'll have the opportunity to lead and drive success in a highly technical and rewarding environment.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Assess prospective job opportunities, develop detailed work scope specifications, and outline project timelines and resource requirements.
• Supervise field service personnel and subcontractors on-site, ensuring safety, task assignment, and quality control during dismantling, inspection, and reassembly activities.
• Liaise daily with clients, providing progress updates, technical recommendations, and adapting the planned workscope to accommodate emergent findings.
• Ensure compliance with inspection requirements and project schedules.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and other stakeholders to support tender cost creation, manage equipment and tooling supply, and mitigate potential program impacts.
• Lead site teams with hands-on involvement in inspection work, rebuild activities, equipment start-up, and re-commissioning - both on-site and in workshops.
• Prepare and finalize all project documentation, including reports, QA packs, and recommended spares lists in collaboration with the Project Manager.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in a Technical Field Authority or similar field supervisory role, managing both client and site teams.
• Expertise in turbo services, steam turbines, or multistage compression equipment, including dismantling, repair, reassembly, and re-commissioning.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) for work preparation, reporting, data recording, and program management.
• Good understanding of the UK turbo services supply chain to support on-site and in-works service repair activities.

Role Location:

This role is based in the UK, with a large proportion of time at client facilities either assessing potential workscopes or managing live projects. Your base location would be at our state-of-the-art service centre in Birmingham Business Park, near Birmingham International Airport. This new facility is equipped with advanced additive manufacturing and digital technologies, showcasing our commitment to excellence in rotating equipment repair. Travel to other service centres and customer locations is required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive basic salary.
• Choice of a company car or car allowance (including EV options, subject to availability).
• Private medical coverage.
• 33 days of annual leave.
• Defined pension contribution.
• Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Discounts on shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle services.
• Eligibility for a Costco membership for exclusive offers.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you, your family, and friends.
• Recognition of employee longevity with Long Service Awards.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• Free and secure on-site parking with electric vehicle charging facilities.

Join Us on Our Growth Journey. Join us in driving Sulzer’s ambitious expansion across mainland UK. This is a rare opportunity for a skilled Technical Field Authority to make a significant impact on our success. If you’re a detail-oriented, technically adept professional with a passion for managing complex projects and delivering exceptional results, we want to hear from you!

Do you have a question about the role?
Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail] or Hiring Manager – James Betts. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

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 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality, and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management, and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance, and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13,130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN). www.sulzer.com