Commissioning & Service Engineer

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries such as renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose‑driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Environmental Integrated Solutions Ltd (EIS) plays a critical role in providing cost‑effective solutions for industrial customers facing process air pollution control challenges. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Validates equipment installations and completes start‑up and commissioning on all makes of thermal and catalytic oxidisers and associated air pollution control / filtration technologies.
• Works closely with all other personnel on activities concerned with installing equipment, investigates, and resolves customer reported technical problems with equipment and performs preventative maintenance.
• Provides remote and on‑site technical support.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing with customers and coworkers; completes service reports, checklists and timesheets promptly and with accuracy.
• Checks new or modified equipment at customer’s facility to ensure full and safe functionality of systems according to specifications.
• Analyzes and reviews inspection findings to determine source of problem, recommends repair, replacement, or other corrective action, and installs replacement parts as appropriate to ensure reliable operation of equipment.
• Understands wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment, with capability to make minor changes as deemed necessary for the correct and safe operation of the equipment.
• Has experience working with PLCs (Allen Bradley and Siemens) to validate performance, troubleshoot operational issues and make changes to code.
• Coordinates problem resolution with engineering, customer service, and other personnel to expedite repairs.
• Provides site with technical assistance to troubleshoot and repair equipment in person or remotely.
• Maintains records of performance reports by completing work orders for each job, maintenance checklists and daily timesheets.
• Develops and conducts training on the safe operations of the equipment and demonstrates skills to trainees, including both team members and customers.
• Travels frequently to customer sites within the UK and overseas; occasional overtime and sporadic on‑call emergency service is required to meet customer needs.
• Promotes CECO to customers and end users.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

You should be motivated by solving technical problems, working independently, and engaging directly with customers. You should be confident working across mechanical, electrical and control systems and comfortable with regular travel.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Appropriate qualifications in mechanical and electrical engineering (e.g. a manufacturing plant maintenance background).
• Relevant related experience required.
• Strong understanding of gas‑fired combustion equipment. Gas Safe accreditation (desirable but not essential).
• Experience in thermal abatement or related equipment, control systems and field start‑up/commissioning preferred.
• Track record of communicating and training plant associates to achieve the required knowledge transfer of equipment operations and safety features.
• Knowledge of thermal and catalytic oxidation solutions for abatement of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), gaseous air toxic fumes and odors from chemical, hydrocarbon and acid gas process streams is preferred.
• PLC experience (Allen Bradley / Siemens) for troubleshooting and performance verification.
• Clear and confident communicator with customers and colleagues.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (desirable but not essential).
• Dual language skills English / German (desirable but not essential).
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel internationally.

COMPETENCIES

• KNOWLEDGE
• Customer Service – interpersonal and service‑mindful skills, knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer services, including needs assessment, quality standards and evaluation of satisfaction.
• Mathematics – working knowledge of mathematics.
• Engineering and Technology – knowledge of practical application of engineering science and technology, including design and production of goods and services.
• Mechanical – knowledge of machines and tools, their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Public Safety and Security – knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective protection of people, data, property and institutions.
• SKILL IN
• Critical thinking – strong problem‑solving and diagnostic ability using logic and reasoning.
• Reading comprehension – clear verbal and written communication, understanding of written documents.
• Active listening – full attention to others, asking appropriate questions, and not interrupting.
• Quality control analysis – conducting tests and inspections to evaluate performance.
• Monitoring – assess performance of self and others, making improvements or corrective actions.
• Complex problem solving – identifying complex problems and evaluating options to implement solutions.
• Operation and control – controlling operations of equipment or systems, prioritising, organising and working independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and engineering drawings.
• ABILITIES IN
• Oral comprehension – listening and understanding spoken information.
• Written comprehension – reading and understanding written information.
• IT literacy – working knowledge of business and engineering software (e.g. Excel, Word, Email).
• Organisation and prioritisation – prioritising and organising workload with strong attention to detail.
• Information ordering – arranging actions in a specific order or pattern according to rules.
• Deductive reasoning – applying general rules to specific problems to produce clear answers.
• Inductive reasoning – combining pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Oral expression – communicating information and ideas orally.
• Problem sensitivity – recognising potential problems or likely failures.
• Speech clarity – speaking clearly so others can understand.
• Arm‑hand steadiness – keeping hand and arm steady while moving or holding a position.
• Control precision – adjusting machine or vehicle controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions.
• Multi‑limb coordination – coordinating two or more limbs while standing, sitting or lying down.
• Near vision – seeing details at close range.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Frequent travel is required and must have the ability to travel. Predominantly travel will include UK, Europe, USA, Americas.

We Offer

• The hours of work are Monday to Friday 08.00am to 17.00pm with a 1‑hour unpaid break (40 hours per week).
• Pay Rate: £60,000 per annum

EIS Employee Benefits

• Pension: 5% employee, 3% employer contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Ill Health & income Protection
• Death in service – 2x annual salary
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Electric car scheme – subject to affordability

Benefits indicated above apply after successful completion of probation period.