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

• Mechanical Engineer – Degree or Diploma
• Rotational equipment technical knowledge and plant/equipment maintenance knowledge
• Competent using Microsoft Office Software.
• 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 work experience on API618 Reciprocating compressors / Diaphragm Compressors 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 is unwavering
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and globally, often only with short notice for extended period

• Practical experience in fitting and erecting heavy rotating plant and equipment (API618 Reciprocating compressors / Diaphragm Compressors)
• Practical experience with testing and commissioning.
• Reasonable expertise in electrical & instrumentation
• Experience on vibration analysis.
• Develop strong customer and Howden internal relationships
• Communication under pressure and sometimes under difficult circumstances.
• Innovate and create opportunities to improve program performance and timescales.
• Tolerate rapidly changing environment and circumstances.
• Dealing with different nationalities and cultures, sometimes on a single site.
• Job holder will be expected to make decisions on construction standards based on the erection manuals provided and guidance provided by the Project Manager or Design Engineer.
• Must keep to company policies and procedures.
• Must monitor health, welfare, safety and environmental issues at all times whilst overseas and report any concerns to the client and Overseas Installation and Service Manager.
• Must take into account personal security when travelling.

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