Senior Combustion Solutions Engineer - (End User Combustion Consultant)

Role Overview

Senior Combustion Solutions Engineer - End User Combustion Consultant at Zeeco, supporting end users across refining, petrochemical, and related industries in your assigned region.

Company Overview

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. The company serves oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation industries, delivering innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance. Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees benefit from strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Role Purpose

To apply combustion expertise in diagnosing fired equipment issues, delivering engineered solutions, and strengthening long-term customer relationships across your assigned region. This high-impact role supports end users in achieving safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations while identifying new business opportunities for Zeeco.

Key Responsibilities

Combustion Equipment Expertise

• Diagnose all types of fired equipment, including furnaces, heaters, boilers, flares, incinerators, and ancillary systems.
• Assess mechanical integrity, operational suitability, and remaining equipment life.
• Identify failures, malfunctions, and develop engineered solutions.
• Recommend maintenance scopes, review completed work, and evaluate spare parts strategies.
• Conduct preliminary heater and furnace surveys and generate pre-turnaround reports.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment receipt checks, installation reviews, and startup assistance.

Zeeco System Navigation

• Coordinate with Zeeco subject matter experts to deliver complete customer solutions.
• Develop scopes of inquiry and integrate applications and project teams as needed.
• Facilitate customer training and educational sessions.

Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Visit existing and new clients to ensure Zeeco is included on AMLs for all product lines.
• Identify new business opportunities and generate inquiries.
• Build trust with key decision makers and influencers.
• Conduct site surveys, troubleshoot equipment, and provide technical assistance.
• Gather market intelligence, support quote clarifications, and help secure orders.
• Collaborate with Zeeco sales, engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and other internal teams.
• Support commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities.
• Strengthen the performance of Zeeco representatives and agents or identify new partners.
• Deliver technical presentations and training to customer groups.
• Provide feedback to product groups for continuous improvement.
• Track customer turnaround schedules and promote Zeeco products and services accordingly.
• Work in full compliance with Zeeco HSE and Quality systems.

Qualifications & Experience

• Technical or engineering qualification required.
• Extensive experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience with combustion fired equipment essential.
• Mechanical or process engineering background preferred.
• Commissioning or field experience highly valued.

Skills & Competencies

• Build strong relationships and demonstrate confidence in customer interactions.
• Demonstrate flexibility, strong work ethic, and collaborative team approach.
• Take proactive, independent action and perform effectively under pressure.
• Apply strong troubleshooting and lateral problem-solving abilities.
• Show willingness to go the extra mile for customers.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Deliver strong presentations, including comfort presenting to large audiences.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to travel across the region.
• Ability to travel internationally, including to remote or challenging locations, required.