Field Service Engineer
Howden, A Chart Industries Company
Provide global onsite technical support for steam turbines, gearboxes and related services.
8 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
United Kingdom
Field
Company Size
3,919 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Training & Simulation
Aftermarket Services
Servicing & Repairs
Retrofits & Upgrades
Spare Parts
Technical Support
Turnkey Solutions
Sector Specialisms
Metals Processing
Hydrogen
Glass Production
Energy Recovery
Carbon Capture
Water Treatment
Marine
Industrial Plant Operations
Role
What you would be doing
engineering support
customer relations
technical service
risk assessment
technician supervision
site reporting
- To provide a full engineering service support for our customers. To develop and manage exceptional customer relationships through excellence in terms of technical capability and also through personal interaction with customers.
- To deliver a very high technical and professional level of service to our customers, with significant focus on safety and quality. The aim is to achieve on time in full, to schedule and right first time.
- Develop and manage good customer relationships through the provision of professional customer management
- Follow health and safety at work procedures and complete required Risk Assessments.
- Supervise the activities of Company or Customer supplied Technicians, be responsible for their day-to-day safety requirements, site activities and discipline.
- Provide detailed Site Reports to the required standard that among other things highlight actions which may need to be taken and seek opportunities for improvement.
What you bring
reciprocating compressors
steam turbines
gearboxes
microsoft office
driving licence
health & safety
- Ability to supervise others at site during complex installation, commissioning and maintenance activities.
- Ability to work as part of a team or as an individual
- Knowledge of site installation and commissioning of Reciprocating Compressors. Training to be provided if required.
- Knowledge of site maintenance and repair of Steam Turbines
- Knowledge of site installation and commissioning of Steam Turbines. Training to be provided if required.
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Previous experience working offshore.
- Experienced working on international assignments including where English is not the main language
- Demonstratable experience and a strong focus on health and safety
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and able to produce detailed written technical documents including but not limited to risk assessments, site reports, root cause analysis of failures, method statements, scopes of work and project plans.
- Knowledge of site maintenance and repair of Gearboxes. Training to be provided if required.
- Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
- Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
- Allowances rates vary dependent on location (from £50 in the UK to £230 offshore)
- Healthcare cash plan
- Free onsite parking
- Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
- Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
- Group Income Protection plan
- Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc
- Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
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Company
Overview
160+ Years
Company History
The company has a legacy of over 160 years, contributing to the industrial revolution and modern clean-tech innovations.
2023
Recent Acquisition
Acquired by Chart Industries in 2023, merging legacy expertise with modern clean-tech ambitions.
100+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates with a worldwide footprint, delivering precision solutions across diverse industries.
Millions Saved
Emission Reduction
Pioneered innovations that have saved millions of cubic meters of vent gas, equivalent to tens of thousands of tons of CO₂ emissions.
- Serves industries worldwide, including power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, mining, and chemicals, through precision air and gas solutions.
- Typical projects include centrifugal fans for power plants, diaphragm compressors for toxic or radioactive gas handling, and steam turbines for energy recovery.
- Provides aftermarket services under a 4P model (Parts, Presence, Precision, Prevention) to ensure long-term reliability and uptime for critical assets.
100+
Countries Served
The company operates with a customer-centric approach, providing local responsiveness in over 100 countries.
- A culture focused on innovation, sustainability, and teamwork
- Commitment to developing engineered solutions that optimise customer processes and drive decarbonisation
- Dedication to continuous improvement and comprehensive after-sales support
50% Reduction
GHG Intensity Target
Committed to reducing Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas intensity by 50% by 2030, with a 2020 baseline.
Carbon Neutral by 2035
Net-Zero Target
Aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, marking a significant step toward sustainability goals.
>245M CO₂ Avoided
Customer Impact
Installed Howden products help avoid over 245 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually.
22–23% Emission Drop
Carbon Reduction in 2022
Achieved a substantial 22–23% absolute reduction in carbon emissions in 2022.
- 28% of operations achieved zero waste to landfill in 2022
- Mains water usage reduced by 7% year-over-year in 2022
- Joined CDP in 2021; CDP score improved from C (2021) to B (2022)
- 50% of production sites certified to ISO 14001 as of 2021
40% female on management team
Target by 2030
Aim to achieve 40% female representation on the management team by 2030.
35% female in senior roles
Target by 2030
Aim to achieve 35% female representation in senior roles by 2030.
25% volunteer participation
Employee volunteer rate
Aim to achieve 25% employee participation in community programs by 2030.
4 of 10 board members female
Board composition
4 out of 10 board members are female, reflecting a gender-balanced leadership structure.
- Launched Howden Compliance Week focused on ethics, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-trust (since 2021)
- Introduced executive incentive plans linking 25% of short-term bonuses to ESG performance
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