Senior Combustion Engineer

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Location: Stamford, United Kingdom

Zeeco is a global leader in combustion and environmental solutions, renowned for our expertise in designing, engineering, and manufacturing advanced burners, incinerators, and environmental control systems. Serving a wide array of industries such as oil and gas, petrochemicals, and power generation, we deliver innovative technologies that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance.

Zeeco is seeking an experienced Senior Combustion Engineer (EUCC) to join our global team of fired‑equipment specialists. This is a high‑impact, customer‑facing role supporting end users across refining, petrochemical, and related industries. You will apply your combustion expertise to diagnose equipment issues, deliver engineered solutions, and strengthen long‑term customer relationships across your assigned region.

This position is ideal for a technically strong, self‑driven engineer who thrives in the field, enjoys solving complex combustion challenges, and is motivated by helping customers achieve safe, reliable, and environmentally compliant operations.

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.

Flexible, hardworking, and collaborative team player.

Proactive self starter able to work independently and under pressure.

Strong troubleshooting and lateral problem solving abilities.

Willingness to “go the extra mile” for customers.

Ability to travel internationally, including to remote or challenging locations.

Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal.

Strong presentation skills, including comfort presenting to large audiences.

As this position is a remote based position visiting customer sites, you will need a Full UK Drivers Licence.

Why join Zeeco?

• At Zeeco, we value our employees and are committed to offering a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and professional growth, see below some of the great things we offer:
• BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
• 12% Employer contribution to 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.
• 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.
• Regular social events to have fun, and enjoy team camaraderie and to promote and protect our culture.
  
  

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.