Senior Field Operations Engineer
Pubblicato il 10-09-2026 - Chematek in Bardi
Senior Field Operations EngineerChematek SpA
San Vittore Olona, Lombardia, Italia (In sede)
Chematek S.p.A. — Job Opportunity
Open Position: Senior Field Operations Engineer
Workplace: San Vittore Olona HQ, Milan – On-site
Division: Field Operations
Area of Operation: Global
About Us
Chematek is a provider of technical, integrated, and industrial services, focused on the fine chemicals, petrochemical, engineering, procurement/construction (EPC), and lubricants sectors.
It operates through 9 well-integrated geographic centers, headquartered in Northern Italy.
Chematek is a privately owned company, active for almost 50 years.
Its mission is to develop markets and sell differentiated, high-quality products in the above areas, while ensuring excellent, reliable, and consistent service and delivery to its broad global customer base.
Senior Field Operations Engineer
Position Summary
The Senior Field Operations Engineer is responsible for leading the execution of complex
industrial field projects worldwide, ensuring the highest standards of safety, operational
excellence and customer satisfaction.
The role combines technical expertise, field leadership
and project execution.
The successful candidate will progressively become team leader of
the field team coordinating field teams, mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous
improvement of operational practices.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary field teams during execution of industrial projects.
Plan and coordinate field activities with customers and internal departments.
Ensure compliance with HSE standards and customer procedures.
Supervise installation, commissioning, operation and troubleshooting of industrial
process equipment
• Perform and supervise mechanical assembly, electrical connections, instrumentation
verification and system testing.
Diagnose and resolve technical issues under demanding field conditions.
Interface directly with customer operations, maintenance and engineering teams.
Prepare technical documentation and field reports.
Support equipment maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Train, coach and mentor junior field personnel.
Required Experience
Minimum 2–4 years of industrial field experience.
Proven experience leading teams in complex industrial environments.
Experience during plant shutdowns, commissioning or maintenance activities.
Experience operating at customer sites with demanding HSE standards.
Technical Background
Candidates should demonstrate practical experience in several of the following areas:
Mechanical equipment
Industrial electrical systems, priority on electrical control panel
Instrumentation
Pumps, valves and piping
Process equipment
Industrial troubleshooting
Preferred Industry Experience
Oil & Gas
Petrochemical
Chemical
Power Generation
EPC
Industrial Field Services
Process Industries
Leadership & Personal Attributes
Strong leadership capability and ability to lead by example.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams under demanding conditions.
Strong customer orientation and communication skills.
The ideal candidate enjoys working in the field rather than in the office, is comfortable
taking ownership under demanding conditions, and naturally leads teams by example.
Languages
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
Additional languages are considered an advantage.
Travel Requirements
Availability for extensive international travel (up to 70%).
Availability to work during plant shutdowns, including weekends and extended shifts
when required
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