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)
Join a Global Leader in Combustion & Environmental Engineering
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.
What’s in It for You?
World-class engineering exposure
Work with complex combustion and fired equipment including flare systems, burner management systems, thermal oxidisers, vapour recovery units and environmental control systems.
Extensive UK & international travel
Visit customer sites across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa and beyond.
High autonomy & technical ownership
Represent our world-leading client on-site—commissioning equipment, solving complex issues and supporting customers directly.
A business that invests in you
Enjoy a supportive technical culture with genuine opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
Strong benefits package
A highly competitive salary and benefits package is offered and discussed at interview.
The Role
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
What We’re Looking For
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
Ready for a Global Engineering Opportunity?
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.
Apply now to explore your next step in high-level field engineering.
