Field Service Engineer Gas Compression

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Sulzer is looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join our Gas Compression team. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on mechanical engineer who enjoys working in dynamic environments solving complex technical challenges and supporting critical rotating equipment across a diverse range of customer sites.

Working both onshore and offshore youll play a key role in ensuring the reliable installation maintenance overhaul and commissioning of gas compression and rotating equipment helping our customers maximise uptime and operational performance.

Location: Flexible - UK Wide
Travel: UK and international travel including offshore assignments

• Install remove repair commission and maintain rotating equipment at customer sites across the UK and internationally.
• Carry out mechanical inspections dismantling fault diagnosis and condition assessments of compressors and associated rotating equipment.
• Produce detailed inspection service and commissioning reports using standard documentation and reporting systems.
• Reassemble test and commission equipment in line with OEM specifications and engineering best practices.
• Work safely in accordance with both Sulzer and customer health safety and environmental procedures.
• Provide technical expertise and practical solutions to minimise equipment downtime and improve reliability.
• Build strong working relationships with customers through professional communication and high-quality service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering workshop and project teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.

We are seeking a time-served Mechanical Engineer with practical experience working on rotating equipment ideally within the oil & gas petrochemical energy industrial or related sectors.

• Apprenticeship-trained or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• Proven experience maintaining overhauling commissioning or repairing rotating equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Flexible approach to travel including frequent UK and international assignments and offshore work.
• Strong commitment to health safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.

• Experience working on gas compression equipment.
• Offshore certification (BOSIET/FOET) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience of working in hazardous or challenging industrial environments.
• Knowledge of compressors turbines pumps gearboxes or related rotating machinery.

• A competitive basic salary
• Company-wide bonus scheme
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Offshore allowances
• 33 days annual leave.
• Defined pension contributions.
• Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
• Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
• Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
• Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
• Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
• Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
• As a Sulzer Award holder of the MoD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme we welcome and support veterans reservists and Cadet Adult Volunteers with policies for training camps and deployment plus a growing internal military network.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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