Senior Field Service Engineer - Industrial Combustion Systems

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Senior Field Service Engineer to support customers across the United States. This role serves as the primary technical authority and customer-facing service representative, responsible for leading onsite commissioning, advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and long‑term support of industrial combustion and heating systems.

The ideal candidate brings five or more years of field service experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or equivalent).
• Minimum of five (5) years of field service experience supporting industrial combustion or heating systems.
• Strong understanding of fundamental combustion principles, including air‑to‑fuel ratios, flammability limits, NOₓ formation mechanisms, and available heat.
• Minimum of two (2) years of direct experience working with Bloom Engineering or similar equipment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting industrial customers
• Working knowledge of NFPA 86 and comparable industrial combustion safety codes
• OSHA 10-Hour and NFPA 70E safety training (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Valid passport or ability to obtain a passport
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 80% of the time (90+% of travel will be in the US)
• Able to write reports in English to summarize findings and work completed

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of new, existing, and retrofitted industrial combustion systems across the United States and occasionally internationally
• Perform advanced diagnostics and root cause analysis on complex mechanical, electrical, and controls‑related system issues
• Review, adjust, and support PID loop programming in single‑and multi-loop control systems
• Utilize, interpret, and analyze data from electronic diagnostic tools such as multimeters, pressure and flow transmitters, and combustion analyzers
• Serve as a primary technical liaison for customers, including plant operators, engineers, maintenance teams, and management
• Provide expert technical recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, efficiency, and safety
• Mentor and support less‑experienced service personnel, contractors, or local support resources as required
• Collaborate closely with U.S.-based sales, engineering, project management, and service teams to resolve technical challenges and support ongoing projects
• Prepare detailed service reports, timesheets, and technical documentation following each field assignment
• Ensure strict compliance with Bloom Engineering safety standards, customer site requirements, and applicable local safety regulations

Skills

Field service experience

Industrial combustion knowledge

Report writing in English

Strong customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Chemical, or equivalent)

Job description

Bloom Engineering Company is seeking an experienced Senior Field Service Engineer to support customers across the United States. This role serves as the primary technical authority and customer-facing service representative, responsible for leading onsite commissioning, advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and long‑term support of industrial combustion and heating systems.

The ideal candidate brings five or more years of field service experience, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and the