Field Service Engineer-Reciprocating Compressor

• Provide technical assistance to customers with installation, overhaul, maintenance and commissioning of Howden manufactured equipment in site locations throughout the world
• Attend pre-commissioning or outage planning meetings when required in order to assist the client and/or construction company with their planning and manpower/resource requirements
• Recommend improvements / changes to the construction program where applicable
• Report site progress to the relevant Project Manager and advise of any problems or issues which may be causing delays on site
• Liaise with the Design Engineer or Engineering Manager when technical guidance or site information is required
• Ensure that site activities follow strict health, welfare, safety, quality control and environmental policies and procedures and maintain Howden standards to an exceptionally high level
• Take all reasonable care for your own personal health and safety, as well as for that of everyone who may be affected by your actions in workshop/sites
• Liaise and co-operate with company management with regards to the current health and safety legislation and obligations within the location and area where you perform your duties Monitor hours worked and ensure client is in agreement with this so that there are no disputes over hours claimed
• Report any shortages or manufacturing defects to the Project Manager so that an NC can be raised
• Assist with producing method statements and risk assessments on site
• Compile a formal weekly / daily report to ensure that progress is reported to the Project Manager and client
• Review the requirement for further TA visits in the future so plans can be put in place
• Participate in open package inspections when requested to ensure that all items on packing lists have been delivered and are stored in line with Howden instructions
• Achieve sales targets and propose ideas to grow business

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE_**

•  Mechanical Engineer - Degree or Diploma Rotational equipment technical knowledge and plant/equipment maintenance knowledge Competent using Microsoft Office Software including MS Project
• Able to write detailed reports with technical content
• Able to understand engineering drawings
• Able to communicate well at all levels within an organisation (verbally and in writing) and particularly in technical matters
• With minimum 5 years of experience working on industrial Gas and air compressors (Reciprocating, twin screw & centrifugal, diaphragm) installed in oil & gas industries, chemical & Power industries Able to demonstrate experience in solving complex issues logically in the field
• Commitment and focus to work safely for yourself and others are unwavering Ability and willingness to travel locally and globally, often only with short notice for extended period