Field Service Engineer (EC&I)
Location: Peterborough , England, United Kingdom, PE4 5HG
Company: Chart Industries
The Role
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 is a hands‑on, technically challenging role supporting customers worldwide with the overhaul, maintenance, commissioning and optimisation of steam turbines and associated control systems.
You’ll be the face of Howden on customer sites, delivering expert engineering support, ensuring safe and high‑quality execution, and building strong, trusted relationships with operators, technicians and project teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in complex industrial environments and enjoys solving problems in the field.
This is a home‑based role with extensive worldwide travel, often at short notice.
Who are we?
Howden Turbo UK - formerly Peter Brotherhood - is a long-established engineering business with over 150 years of heritage in the design, manufacture and servicing of steam turbines and high-integrity rotating equipment. From our Peterborough site, we support customers across power generation, defence, marine and industrial markets, delivering engineered solutions where reliability and performance are critical.
Now part of Howden and the wider Chart Industries group, we combine deep local expertise with the scale and innovation of a global engineering leader. This gives our teams the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects while contributing to Chart’s Nexus of Clean™ mission, supporting cleaner energy, improved efficiency and reduced emissions worldwide.
Joining our HTO operation means becoming part of a skilled, collaborative team where heritage meets innovation, and where your work directly supports the future of sustainable industrial technology.
What will you do?
Provide on‑site EC&I technical support for steam turbine overhaul, repair, maintenance, upgrades, fault‑finding and commissioning
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
What do you bring?
Essential
Strong EC&I background with experience in PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting, including:
Rockwell (Studio 5000, RSLogix 5000, Logix 500, FactoryTalk)
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, ControlNet, 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 the ability to build effective working relationships
Excellent written communication — able to 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
Desirable
Our Benefits
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
Healthcare cash plan
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
Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.
