Gas Compressor Technician
Description
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
At Sulzer, we specialise in delivering top-tier service to our customers across the oil & gas, power generation, and renewable sectors. With our recent £1 million investment, our Ellon facility is now a Centre of Excellence, providing cutting-edge support for electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, and turbo-compressors. We are looking for a skilled Gas Compressor Technician to join our team.
As a Gas Compressor Technician, you will be working directly on the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of gas compressors. You will play a key role in ensuring that our customers' equipment is serviced to the highest standards, meeting industry specifications and maintaining operational efficiency
Your Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Disassembling, inspecting, and rebuilding gas compressors and their components
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults in a variety of compressor types
- Precision fitting, machining, and assembly work as required
- Performing dynamic and functional testing on overhauled equipment
- Collaborating with engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment in line with HSE requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need
- Experience in the overhaul and maintenance of gas compressors or similar rotating equipment
- Proficiency in mechanical fitting, assembly, and fault diagnosis
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Good communication skills and a proactive attitude to teamwork
- Awareness of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations
What we offer you
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Competitive basic salary.
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33 days of annual leave.
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Defined pension contribution.
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Confidential support and guidance through our Employee Assistance Programmes.
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Access to a wide range of discounts on everyday shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle.
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Discounted Personal Car Leasing - available for you, your family, and friends.
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Long Service Awards to celebrate your dedication.
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Ongoing learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
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Free and secure onsite parking, with electric charging facilities.
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We're proud to support those who've served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.