Technical Focal Point - Gas Compression

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About the role At Sulzer, innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do. Our Ellon Service Centre is one of Sulzer's flagship rotating equipment service facilities, providing world-class repair, maintenance and engineering solutions for critical turbo machinery and gas compression equipment across a wide range of industries.

As the Technical Focal Point for Gas Compression, you will serve as the first point of contact for technical guidance relating to gas compression equipment and workshop procedures. You will work closely with customers, workshop personnel, field service teams and engineering colleagues to deliver technically sound recommendations and exceptional customer support.

This is a highly visible role requiring strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills and a customer-focused approach.

Your Responsibilities Act as the primary technical focal point for gas compression activities within the service centre.

Provide technical guidance to workshop teams regarding repair methods, procedures and best practices.

Support the wider engineering team in determining the optimum approach to work execution.

Provide troubleshooting expertise for complex repair and operational issues.

Liaise closely with engineering colleagues and other technical specialists when required.

Attend customer meetings as the technical representative for gas compression projects.

Accompany customers during witness testing activities, providing technical advice and support.

Present technical findings, recommendations and repair solutions to customers.

Build strong customer relationships through professional technical support and expertise.

Review workshop findings and provide recommendations for repair solutions.

Participate in failure investigations within Sulzer service centres and at customer sites.

Deliver technical advice, coaching and training to internal teams where required.

What You Bring

QualificationsHNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Experience & Technical Knowledge Significant experience with gas compression equipment.

Previous engineering experience within rotating equipment, turbo machinery or related industries.

Understanding of vibration analysis and machinery diagnostics.

Experience preparing technical reports and presenting engineering recommendations.

Knowledge of repair methodologies and failure investigation practices.

Skills & Behaviours Strong influencing and persuasion skills.

Comfortable engaging with customers and presenting technical information.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Effective time management skills with flexibility to adapt to changing business demands.

High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Competent user of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Committed to adhering to company standards, procedures and safety requirements.

Travel Requirements The successful candidate must be willing to travel to customer sites and Sulzer locations as required, both within the UK and occasionally internationally.

What we offer youA competitive basic salary

Annual bonus scheme

Car/Car Allowance
33 days annual leave.

Defined pension contributions.

Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.

Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.

Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.

Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.

Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.

Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.

We're proud to support those who've served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.Summary

Location:

Aberdeen Type:
Full time