Field Service Engineer
Job in
Castlereagh, County Down, BT5, Northern Ireland, UK
Listed on 2026-06-26
Listing for:
CHART COOLER SVC CO INC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Field/Service Technician, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Peterborough, England, United Kingdom, PE4 5HG
Howden Turbo UK is looking for a skilled Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Field Service Engineer (EC&I) to join our global Field Service team. This hands‑on, technically challenging role supports customers worldwide with the overhaul, maintenance, commissioning and optimisation of steam turbines and associated control systems.
This is a home‑based role with extensive worldwide travel, often at short notice.
What will you do?- Deliver work safely, professionally and to a high technical standard – right first time, on time
- Produce clear, detailed Site Reports, highlighting actions, risks and improvement opportunities
- Supervise customer or company technicians on site, ensuring safe working practices and task discipline
- Complete risk assessments and follow all health & safety procedures
- Support project teams with mobilisation planning and on‑site communication
- Represent Howden professionally, maintaining strong customer relationships and acting as a trusted technical partner
- Strong EC&I background with experience in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting, including:
- Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, Logix 500, Factory Talk)
- Siemens (PCS7, Step 7, WinCC, TIA Portal)
- Schneider (Control Expert / SCADA Expert)
- Woodward 505 governors, Basler DECS 200/250 AVR
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols:
Modbus (RS485/TCP), Profibus, Profinet, Control Net, basic TCP networking - Experience with power generation systems (5-30MW) – governor/excitation systems, droop/isochronous control, active/reactive power, pressure regulation
- Knowledge of steam turbine maintenance and repair
- Ability to supervise others during complex installation, commissioning and maintenance activities
- Strong customer‑facing skills and ability to build effective working relationships
- Excellent written communication – produce risk assessments, site reports, RCAs, method statements and scopes of work
- Experience working internationally, including in non‑English‑speaking environments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Full UK driving licence
- Experience with steam turbine installation and commissioning (training can be provided)
- Offshore experience
- Daily allowances, dependent on location, are paid for site works
- Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
- Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7%
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
- Group Income Protection plan
- Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2
Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing - Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations
- Opportunity to be involved in our ESG Bright Future initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
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