Commissioning Engineer

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

The main purpose of the Field Service & Commissioning Engineer is to have responsibilty for the supervision of the installation, commissioning and servicing of compressors and compressor packages.  

Who we are...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few. 

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers. 

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What Will You Do?

• Control and supervision of all on-site activities for the installation and commissioning of compressors and compressor packages in compliance with company standards and requirements.


• Control and supervision of all on-site activities for the servicing of compressor packages in compliance with Company standards and requirements.


• Conduct communication and liaise with clients on-site to control and coordinate on-site activities and provide technical support pertinent to installation, commissioning and servicing.


• Prepare all documentation relative to processing of on-site activities, to daily reports, visit reports, site communications, time sheet completion and commissioning documents.


• Liase with internal Departments on all issues relating to compressor packages


• Maintain relationships with users of Howden Compressors and compressor packages providing timely and professional responses as and when required.


• Interact and respond to all aspects of CBS supporting cost reduction, efficiency, delivery and Quality improvements.


• Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policies to ensure a safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.


• Preparation of Health and Safety risk assessments prior to and during on-site assignments, strictly following Howden Health and Safety policies.

Your Experience Should Be...

Essential skills, knowledge & behaviours

Desirable skills, knowledge & behaviours

• HND/Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Offshore certification


• Previous experience of working in a Electrical environment


• Previous experience of Screw compressors


• Instrumentation/control software experience


• Experienced global traveller to remote location

Our Benefits Package...

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave 


• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows


• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay


• Free onsite parking 


• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield


• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary


• Group Income Protection plan


• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work 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 etc  


• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering