Senior Combustion Engineer - Fired Solutions

Zeeco, Inc; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco, Inc in Kuwait is looking for a professional with combustion equipment expertise and a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry. The successful candidate will engage with clients, diagnose equipment issues, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver solutions.

Key qualifications include a technical or engineering degree, proven experience in combustion fired equipment, and excellent communication skills. The role requires a proactive self-starter ready to work under pressure and travel internationally.

Qualifications

• Technical or engineering qualification required.
• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience with combustion fired equipment is essential.
• Mechanical or process engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose all types of fired equipment, including furnaces and boilers.
• Coordinate with Zeco experts to deliver customer solutions.
• Visit clients to secure inquiries and build relationships.
• Ensure compliance with Zeco HSE and Quality systems.

Skills

Technical or engineering qualification

Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry

Proven experience with combustion fired equipment

Strong relationship building skills

Strong troubleshooting abilities

Excellent communication skills

Strong presentation skills

Education

Technical or engineering degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Combustion Equipment Expertise Diagnose all types of fired equipment, including furnaces, heaters, boilers, flares, incinerators, and ancillary systems; assess mechanical integrity, operational suitability, and remaining equipment life; identify failures, malfunctions, and develop engineered solutions; recommend maintenance scopes, review completed work, and evaluate spare parts strategies; conduct preliminary heater and furnace surveys and generate pre‑turnaround reports; support commissioning activities including equipment receipt checks, installation reviews, and startup assistance.
• Zeco System Navigation Coordinate with Zeco subject matter experts to deliver complete customer solutions. Develop scopes of inquiry and integrate applications and project teams as needed. Facilitate customer training and educational sessions.
• Customer Engagement & Business Development Visit existing and new clients to ensure Zeco is included on AMLs for all product lines; identify new business opportunities and generate inquiries; build trust with key decision makers and influencers. Conduct site surveys, troubleshoot equipment, and provide technical assistance. Gather market intelligence, support quote clarifications and help secure orders; collaborate with Zeco sales, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other internal teams; support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities; strengthen the performance of Zeco representatives, agents or identify new partners; deliver technical presentations and training to customer groups; provide feedback to product groups for continuous improvement; track customer turnaround schedules and promote Zeco products and services accordingly.
• Work in full compliance with Zeco HSE and Quality systems.

Skills and Experience Required

• Technical or engineering qualification required.
• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience with combustion fired equipment is essential.
• Mechanical or process engineering background preferred; commissioning or field experience highly valued.
• Strong relationship building skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Flexible, hardworking, and collaborative team player.
• Proactive self starter able to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong troubleshooting and lateral problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to go the extra mile for customers.
• Ability to travel internationally, including to remote or challenging locations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Strong presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large audiences.