Field technician
Location: Zwijndrecht, Zwijndrecht, Belgium, 2070
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart’s Success…
Howden Maintenance Partners is part of Chart Industries and is a growing service company within the group, specializing in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of industrial machines, both electrically and mechanically rotating. Think of electric motors, pumps, gearboxes, generators, steam turbines, turbo compressors, reciprocating compressors, and expanders. This can be done on-site at the customer’s location or at one of our facilities.
Chart Industries is represented in more than 40 countries with over 11,700 employees.
As a Service Technician , you will go on-site to overhaul machines at the customer’s location. If more extensive maintenance is required, you will be responsible for disassembly so that the maintenance or repair can be carried out in the workshop. After the maintenance or repair, you will reassemble the machine at the customer’s site.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: €18 – €25 gross per hour (blue-collar/operational employee status), depending on experience and technical expertise
Your salary is determined by:
Relevant hands-on experience with rotating equipment
Technical knowledge (e.g. pumps, compressors, turbines)
Ability to work independently on-site
Flexibility and level of responsibility
What we offer:
? Company car
? Daily net expense allowance
? 32 days of leave + compensatory time
? Eco vouchers (€250/year)
? Training and development opportunities
? Opportunity to work on international projects
Overtime and travel time are compensated in line with applicable regulations and company agreements.
? Your Role
As a Service Technician, you will work primarily on-site at customer locations, ensuring that installations are safely and efficiently returned to operation.
Key responsibilities:
Perform overhaul and maintenance on electromechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, turbines, etc.)
Dismantle, inspect and measure installations
Prepare equipment for transport and workshop repair
Reassemble, align and commission installations on-site
Carry out mechanical tasks such as fitting, aligning and setting clearances
Execute test runs in collaboration with supervisor and customer
Adjust hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components
Ensure all work is carried out safely
Accurately record work activities, parts used and working hours
✅ What You Bring
Technical education or equivalent experience
Experience with rotating equipment or strong motivation to learn
Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
Experience with alignment techniques (direct or belt-driven systems)
Basic knowledge of bearings is a plus
Driving licence (Category B)
Willingness to work flexible hours when required
? Nice to Have
Experience in industrial sectors (chemical, petrochemical, energy, etc.)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Flexibility to work at different locations
Willingness to travel internationally on occasion
? Why Join Us?
Work on highly specialised equipment in a unique niche market
Varied role with a high level of autonomy
Combination of family-like atmosphere and international stability
Strong focus on safety and employee well-being
Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.
Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.
