Senior Combustion Engineer - UK

Team: Applications Engineering

Location: Middlesborough

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Key responsibilities:

• Combustion Equipment Expertise
• Diagnose all types of fired equipment, including furnaces, heaters, boilers, flares, incinerators, and ancillary systems.
• Assess mechanical integrity, operational suitability, and remaining equipment life.
• Identify failures, malfunctions, and develop engineered solutions.
• Recommend maintenance scopes, review completed work, and evaluate spare parts strategies.
• Conduct preliminary heater and furnace surveys and generate pre turnaround reports.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment receipt checks, installation reviews, and startup assistance.
 
• Zeeco System Navigation
• Coordinate with Zeeco subject matter experts to deliver complete customer solutions.
• Develop scopes of inquiry and integrate applications and project teams as needed.
• Facilitate customer training and educational sessions.
 
• Customer Engagement & Business Development
• Visit existing and new clients to ensure Zeeco is included on AMLs for all product lines.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate inquiries.
• Build trust with key decision makers and influencers.
• Conduct site surveys, troubleshoot equipment, and provide technical assistance.
• Gather market intelligence, support quote clarifications, and help secure orders.
• Collaborate with Zeeco sales, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other internal teams.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities.
• Strengthen the performance of Zeeco representatives/agents or identify new partners.
• Deliver technical presentations and training to customer groups.
• Provide feedback to product groups for continuous improvement.
• Track customer turnaround schedules and promote Zeeco products and services accordingly.
• Work in full compliance with Zeeco HSE and Quality systems.
 

Candidate Profile:

• We are looking for a professional who brings both technical depth and strong interpersonal skills:
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• Technical or engineering qualification required.
• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience with combustion fired equipment is essential.
• Mechanical or process engineering background preferred; commissioning or field experience highly valued.
• Strong relationship building skills and confidence in customer interactions.
• Flexible, hardworking, and collaborative team player.
• Proactive self starter able to work independently and under pressure.
• Strong troubleshooting and lateral problem solving abilities.
• Willingness to “go the extra mile” for customers.
• Ability to travel internationally, including to remote or challenging locations.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Strong presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large audiences.
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• As this position is a remote based position visiting customer sites, you will need a Full UK Drivers Licence.

Why join Zeeco?

• At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:
 
• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays)so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work–life balance.
• Life insurance for added peace of mind.
• Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world class engineering teams.
• A supportive, safety driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.