Key responsibilities
- Lead on‑site installation and construction activities for burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and related systems.
- Supervise contractors and ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, safety rules, and quality standards.
- Conduct site inspections, troubleshoot field issues, and coordinate solutions with engineering and project teams.
- Provide technical guidance, interpret engineering documents, and support design reviews.
- Ensure compliance with ASME, EN, API, and local regulations.
- Act as the primary on‑site technical representative and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Support commissioning activities, punch lists, and project handover.
- Coordinate daily work plans, construction sequencing, and resource needs.
- Review schedules, manpower, and material readiness to maintain project timelines.
- Support change management and technical clarifications.
Education and Experience required:
- Degree in Mechanical, Construction, or related Engineering; equivalent industrial construction experience considered.
- Extensive construction engineering experience in process industries.
- Experience with boilers or fired equipment is a strong advantage.
- Proven supervision of construction at active industrial sites.
- Experience with boilers, fired equipment, or thermal systems preferred.
- Background in international or multi‑site industrial projects with customer interaction.
Skills & Competencies required:
- Strong mechanical construction, piping, and equipment installation knowledge.
- Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
- Effective leadership and communication in multicultural environments.
- Strong field decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities.
- Familiarity with international construction standards and safety regulations.
- Willing to travel extensively across Europe and the Middle East.
- This position is primarily office based when not on site (in our offices at Oakham), collaborating with Zeeco Engineering, project management and commercial teams. There will be frequent travel to client sites across EMEA (typically 50-70%).
Why join Zeeco?
- What we offer:
- BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
- 12% 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.
- Global project exposure, working across Europe and the Middle East with industry‑leading technology.
- 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.
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What We Do
Since 1979, Zeeco is the trusted worldwide source for the design and manufacturing of combustion and environmental solutions for the refining, petrochemical, production, power and pharmaceutical industries. Beginning as a small operation, Zeeco focused on the ideas of expertise, innovation, and reliability that today are the company’s foundation of success. ZEECO® product lines include next generation ultra-low emission burners, gas and liquid flaring systems and hazardous and non-hazardous waste incineration. Zeeco has supplied some of the world’s largest combustion systems. These include the largest enclosed ground flare, acid gas thermal oxidizer, enclosed flare and elevated flare. We also have developed the industry’s best performing ultra-low NOx burner. From refining, onshore/offshore production, power, well testing, petrochemical, gas processing and LNG industries, Zeeco has the experience and technical expertise to design the right combustion solution for your application. Our Combustion Research and Test Facility was the first in the world to become ISO 9001-2000 certified, and our staff strives to stay ahead of rapidly changing emissions requirements. With over three decades of industry experience, we have developed a worldwide reputation for excellence in engineering, reliability, and integrity.
