The Services Engineer is responsible for conducting steam trap inspection and condition assessment programs across refineries, petrochemical plants, gas processing facilities, LNG plants, offshore platforms, and utility systems. The role focuses on improving steam system reliability, reducing energy losses, optimizing condensate recovery, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with plant safety and integrity standards. The engineer performs field inspections using ultrasonic and thermal diagnostic equipment, identifies failed or inefficient steam traps, prepares technical reports, and provides recommendations to enhance steam system performance and reduce operational costs.
Key Responsibilities:
Steam Trap Survey & Inspection
Conduct steam trap surveys in live operating Oil & Gas facilities including Refineries, Petrochemical plants, LNG facilities, Gas processing plants, Utility & boiler systems Offshore and onshore facilities
Inspect steam traps using Ultrasonic testing equipment, Infrared temperature measurement
Visual and operational assessment methods
Identify steam trap failures including verify correct steam trap installation, sizing, orientation, and application suitability.
Reporting & Documentation
Prepare detailed technical survey reports and steam trap audit documentation.
Generate: Failure analysis reports, Steam loss calculations, Energy-saving estimations, Repair/replacement recommendations
Update steam trap management databases and asset registers.
Provide client-ready reports aligned with plant maintenance and reliability requirements.
Maintenance & Reliability Support
Support plant reliability and integrity programs.
Coordinate with Operations teams, Mechanical maintenance teams, Reliability engineers, Energy management departments
Assist during shutdowns, turnarounds, and maintenance campaigns.
Recommend suitable steam trap technologies for critical process applications.
Procedures and Quality:
Maintenance of Equipment / Facility:
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position and industry,
Knowledge of steam traps and steam accessories of their technical specifications and applications in the Energy, and oil & gas industries.
Knowledge of Steam traps, steam accessories, assembly and repairs.
Ability to work independently at industrial sites
Ability to work in a team environment
Thorough knowledge of steam traps and steam trap management,
Knowledge of relevant API and ASME codes is necessary,
Ability to write technical reports, effectively present information, and respond to questions for groups of managers, customers, and coworkers,
Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and drive to succeed,
Interpersonal skills/ Customer-service orientation,
Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written,
Regular work on client site expected, including offshore site.