Field Service Engineer
AST Turbo is an independent service provider company in the Hydrocarbon Processing Industry and the Energy sector.
Our employees provide services on critical rotating equipment to some of the biggest companies of the world within the
Oil, Gas and Energy sector. Headquartered in Altendorf (SZ), Switzerland, the firm has an office in Houston (TX) and
several agencies all over the world.
We are a young, internationally oriented and innovative company with a flat management structure and quick decision-
making. Our strength and our success result from the combination of long-term orientation and entrepreneurial thinking
at all levels. We are looking for employees with passion and commitment who want to shape the future in the Rotating
Equipment Industry with us.
To strengthen our team in Altendorf, we are looking for a
Job Information
The Field Service Engineer will provide after sales services under the direction of the Operations Manager. As AST Turbo
representative on site, this role supervises under the direction of the Project Manager the commissioning, overhaul and
troubleshooting of critical rotating equipment at customer’s sites in the Oil, Gas and Energy Industry. This role assures
that work is carried out in accordance with the customer’s expectations or specifications while ensuring that safety,
environmental and quality policies are adhered to.
Education / Experience
For this position, you will have at least 5 years of practical work experience in a similar function preferably gained with an
OEM or an independent service provider in the Oil & Gas Industry. Ideally you have completed an apprenticeship as
mechanic (truck or construction machinery), a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering is not required. Experience with
steam turbines and centrifugal compressors is required whereas experience with gas turbines and pumps would be a
plus.
Special Requirements
- Male, Age 30 – 55 years > Respect for different cultures
- Based in Switzerland, preferably with CH or EU passport > Customer and service focused attitude
- Good skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) > Mechanical aptitude and skills
- Fluent language skills in English, spoken and written > Ability to get along with others including willingness to
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently learn and to teach others
- Honest and loyal (long term employment expected) > Ability to read and understand technical drawings and
- Willingness to travel (international, short and long-term documents as well as to write technical reports.
assignments), approx. 160-180 days worldwide > Consciousness for safety at work - Good communication skills
We offer
- a dynamic and attractive work environment
- varied responsibilities within a small team
- room for individual impact & manifold possibilities to make a difference
- a range of long-term development opportunities
Are you interested?
Please submit your application in English by e-mail to Write an email.
CH-8852 Altendorf / Altendorf
