Field Service Engineer - Combustion

Field Service Engineer - Combustion

Base: Home-based – ideally within easy reach of Stamford, Lincolnshire
Hours: Flexible working

Salary: £55k - £65k up to 200 days travelling internationally with overtime (weekends) and overseas allowance (£50 per day outside UK, £100 per day high risk countries)

Our world-leading client is a global authority in advanced combustion and environmental technologies. Their engineered systems power safer, cleaner and more efficient operations across the oil & gas, petrochemical and power generation sectors.

They design, engineer and manufacture innovative burners, flare systems, incinerators, thermal oxidisers and environmental control solutions used worldwide. Known for technical excellence, hands‑on engineering, and a strong safety‑first culture, they offer an environment where skilled engineers can thrive.

If you’re a Field Service or Commissioning Engineer who enjoys technical challenge, international travel and working on high‑end engineered equipment—this is an opportunity to join one of the most respected names in the industry.

Work with complex combustion and fired equipment including flare systems, burner management systems, thermal oxidisers, vapour recovery units and environmental control systems.

Visit customer sites across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond.

Represent our world‑leading client on‑site—commissioning equipment, solving complex issues and supporting customers directly.

Enjoy a supportive technical culture with genuine opportunities to learn, grow and progress.

A highly competitive salary and benefits package is offered and discussed at interview.

As a Field Service & Commissioning Engineer, you’ll ensure the safe and effective installation, commissioning and operation of advanced combustion systems at client sites.

Your responsibilities include:

• Installing mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and cabling systems
• Commissioning new and retrofit combustion equipment, plus maintenance, troubleshooting and fault analysis
• Starting up and maintaining combustion products and systems such as flare systems, flare gas recovery, burners, oxidisers and associated control equipment
• Preparing RAMS, site visit reports, timesheets and technical documentation
• Identifying additional aftermarket opportunities during site visits
• Supervising outage/turnaround work and delivering operator training (on‑site and classroom)
• Promoting and adhering to all Health & Safety policies

• A multi‑skilled engineer or technician with strong mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or PLC knowledge
• Self‑motivated and proactive
  , able to work independently
• Willing to travel extensively
  , including periods of 1–2 weeks away from home (up to 180+ days per year)
• Safety focused
  , comfortable working at height, in confined spaces or offshore
• Competent in reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and technical documents
• Strong communication, report‑writing and IT skills
• Desirable: experience with combustion equipment or in oil, gas or petrochemical environments
• Time spent working away from home is advantageous

If you want a role combining hands‑on engineering, international travel, and advanced technical work, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a world‑leading engineering organisation.