Field Service Engineer - Combustion

Zeeco; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

27 days holiday

Life insurance

Training & development

Team events

Safety driven culture

Employee assistance program

Gym membership

Job summary

Zeeco Europe is seeking a proactive Field Service Engineer to perform on-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of legacy equipment across Europe and the Middle East. The role involves extensive travel and close collaboration with end users to ensure safe, reliable operation of combustion systems.

You will read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings, supervise outages, and deliver hands-on training.

Qualifications

• Strong background in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with proactive problem-solving.
• Travelling up to 200+ days per year and 1–2 week periods.
• Safety-focused, comfortable in heights, confined spaces, and offshore.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills.
• Experience in combustion within oil, gas, or petrochemical industries is advantageous.
• Time served away from home is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel for prolonged periods (up to 6 weeks).

Responsibilities

• On-site commissioning of legacy and retrofit equipment and general maintenance.
• Prepare RAMS, site visit reports, and timesheets for clients.
• Start up and maintain Zeeco’s combustion products and systems.
• Identify opportunities for aftermarket spares and site service.
• Supervise on-site turnaround/outages and deliver training.
• Adhere to safety policies and promote a safe working environment.

Skills

Multi-Skilled Technician/Engineer

Self-Motivation

Willingness to Travel

Safety Conscious

Technical Expertise (P&IDs, Schematics

Communication Skills

Industry Experience (Oil/Gas/Petrochem

Away-From-Home Time

Travel Flexibility (up to 6 weeks)

Job description

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

At Zeeco, we foster a dynamic work environment driven by a strong culture and supportive leadership that promotes growth and encourages new ideas. Our commitment to technical excellence and client-focused solutions ensures that every decision we make is geared towards providing personalized service and addressing complex challenges. We also prioritize our community, the environment, and each other, creating a team environment where excellence is not just a goal, but a way of life. Join us and contribute to our mission of driving sustainable performance across the globe.

About the job:

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Field Service Engineer to join our team at Zeeco Europe. In this role, you will undertake on-site commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting activities on our legacy installed commissioned fired equipment across Europe whilst fostering strong local relationships with end users. With travel across Europe and the Middle East, you will work with cutting-edge combustion and fired equipment in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, ensuring our customers receive exceptional service and support.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting on-site commissioning of legacy and retrofit equipment, general maintenance, troubleshooting, fault analysis, and installation supervision.
• Preparing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS), site visit reports, and maintaining timesheets for submission to clients.
• Starting up and maintaining Zeeco’s combustion products and systems, including flare systems, flare gas recovery, boiler burners, process burners, thermal oxidizers, vapour recovery systems, and associated pollution and optical control equipment.
• Identifying potential opportunities for additional aftermarket spares and site service support through service and commissioning activities.
• Supervising on-site turnaround/outages contracts and delivering training both classroom and on site to end-user personnel.
• Adhering to the Company and customer Health and Safety Policies, promoting a safe working environment at all times.

Skills required:

• Multi-Skilled Technician/Engineer: Strong technical background with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion.
• Willingness to Travel: Prepared for extensive travel, potentially over 200 days per year, for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time.
• Safety Conscious: Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and offshore environments, with a commitment to safety standards.
• Technical Expertise: Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with good computer skills.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in combustion within the oil, gas, or petrochemical industries is advantageous.
• Time served working away from home is desirable.
• Flexibility to travel for pro-longed periods of time (up to 6 weeks).

Why join Zeeco?

At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:

• BUPA, Medicash, Critical illness cover, Employee Assistance Program, Gym membership to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world class engineering teams.
• A supportive, safety driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.