Steam Trap Services Engineer

About the role

The Services Engineer conducts steam trap inspection and condition assessment programs across refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities, LNG plants, offshore platforms and utility systems. The role improves steam system reliability, reduces energy losses, optimizes condensate recovery and supports plant safety and integrity. It involves field inspections with ultrasonic and thermal diagnostic equipment, identification of failed or inefficient steam traps, technical reporting and recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out steam trap surveys in live operating oil and gas facilities, including refineries, petrochemical and LNG plants, gas processing plants, utilities and boilers, onshore and offshore.
• Inspect steam traps using ultrasonic testing, infrared temperature measurement and visual and operational assessment, and identify failures such as incorrect installation, sizing, orientation or application suitability.
• Prepare technical survey reports, failure analysis reports, steam loss calculations, energy-saving estimations and repair or replacement recommendations, and update steam trap management databases and asset registers.
• Support plant reliability and integrity programs and coordinate with operations, mechanical maintenance, reliability engineers and energy management teams; assist during shutdowns, turnarounds and maintenance campaigns.
• Recommend suitable steam trap technologies for critical process applications and support the VAC Supervisor and machinists in maintaining equipment used by the Valve Automation Division.
• Complete technical documents according to company procedures and report incidents and accidents to the QHSE Regional Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position and industry.
• Ability to work independently at industrial sites and in a team environment.
• Excellent English, verbal and written, and customer-service orientation.
• Willingness to work occasionally on a flexible schedule and regularly on client sites, including offshore.

Required skills

• Knowledge of steam traps and steam accessories, their technical specifications, assembly and repair.
• Thorough knowledge of steam trap management.
• Knowledge of relevant API and ASME codes.
• Ability to write technical reports and present to managers, customers and colleagues.