Trainee Service & Commissioning Engineer

Team: Field Service

Location: Stamford, UK, Rutland

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: onsite

Key responsibilities:

• The trainee will work closely alongside an experienced engineer, observing and supporting day-to-day activities to develop technical knowledge and practical skills. Over time, responsibilities will increase, with the expectation that the candidate will progress to managing the following independently:
• Performing hands on installation of equipment; mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, cabling, etc
• Conducting on-site commissioning of new and retrofit equipment, general maintenance, troubleshooting, fault analysis, and installation supervision.
• Preparing Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS), site visit reports, and maintaining timesheets for submission to clients.
• Starting up and maintaining Zeeco's combustion products and systems, including flare systems, flare gas recovery, boiler burners, process burners, thermal oxidizers, vapour recovery systems, and associated pollution and optical control equipment.
• Identifying potential opportunities for additional aftermarket spares and site service support through service and commissioning activities.
• Supervising and performing on-site turnaround/outages contracts and delivering training both classroom and on-site, to end-user personnel.
• Adhering to the Company and Customer Health and Safety Policies, always promoting a safe working environment.
 

What we're looking for:

• Multi-Skilled Technician/Graduate: Strong technical background with knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and PLC control systems.
• Self-Motivation: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and task completion.
• Willingness to Travel: Prepared for extensive travel, potentially over 180 days per year, for periods of 1-2+ weeks at a time and back-to-back
• Safety Conscious: Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and offshore environments, with a commitment to safety standards.
• Technical Expertise (preferred): Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings.  As well as technical documentation.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities, with good computer skills.
• Industry Experience: Previous experience in combustion within the oil, gas, or petrochemical industries is advantageous. Time served working away from home is desirable.
• You must have a full valid 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.
• Global project exposure, working across Europe and the Middle East with industry leading technology.