Fuel Engineer

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Greetings from Catalyst24 Solutions!!

We are hiring for one of our reputed MNC for full-time role in Frankfurt, Germany This role is hybrid based.

About the company

Our client supports mission-critical facilities with fuel quality, fuel storage maintenance and resilience services.

They are seeking a practical, customer-focused Field Fuel Engineer to deliver high-quality engineering services, assess fuel systems on site and identify the parts, resources and solutions needed for effective work delivery.

Purpose of the Role

This is a hands-on field engineering role responsible for inspecting, maintaining, troubleshooting and improving fuel systems. The Fuel Engineer will carry out planned and reactive works, survey customer sites, identify defects, specify required parts, equipment, labour and specialist services, and prepare practical scopes of work to support safe and efficient delivery

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Surveys, Scoping & Solution Specification

• Attend customer sites to survey tanks, generators, pipework, pumps, filtration systems and associated fuel infrastructure.

• Identify defects, fuel quality concerns, access limitations, operational risks and customer requirements; establish the root cause where practicable.

• Produce clear scopes of work describing the issue, recommended solution, proposed methodology, deliverables and any exclusions or assumptions.

• Identify and specify required parts, materials, consumables, equipment, specialist subcontractors, labour resources and estimated working durations.

• Record measurements, photographs, tank details, drawings or sketches, connection sizes, access arrangements, isolations and site-specific constraints.

• Identify requirements for permits, RAMS, lifting/access equipment, confined-space controls, waste management and business-continuity arrangements.

• Submit detailed survey information to enable Operations and Sales to plan works, procure materials and prepare accurate quotations.

• Escalate complex designs or high-risk solutions for technical review and approval; do not make unapproved design or commercial commitments.

2. Fuel Engineering & Service Delivery

• Carry out fuel sampling, fuel quality inspections and tank assessments in accordance with company procedures and relevant training.

• Deliver planned preventive maintenance, fuel filtration/polishing, tank cleaning, fuel transfers, system maintenance and associated remedial works.

• Identify water, sludge, particulate, microbial contamination and other signs of degraded or off-spec fuel; obtain representative samples and maintain traceability.

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair or replace fuel-system components within competency and authorisation.

• Support commissioning, testing and verification of completed works, including appropriate pre- and post-work records.

• Complete accurate service reports, fuel analysis documentation, photographic evidence, material usage and job completion records.

3. Safety, Quality & Environmental Compliance

• Work to approved risk assessments, method statements, permits, isolations and lockout/tagout procedures; stop and escalate any work that cannot be performed safely.

• Undertake confined-space activities only when appropriately trained, authorised and supported by a suitable site-specific rescue arrangement.

• Follow applicable local and European fuel handling, spill prevention, hazardous substances, transport and waste requirements; maintain accurate transfer and disposal documentation.

• Inspect equipment and PPE before use; promptly report defects, near misses, incidents and changes in site conditions.

4. Customer Engagement & Commercial Awareness

• Act as a professional on-site representative of SDM, building trust with customer contacts and communicating findings in clear, practical language.

• Explain identified risks and appropriate maintenance or improvement options without overstating technical conclusions.

• Identify follow-on repairs, projects and recurring maintenance opportunities and pass them to the relevant Sales / Key Account team.

• Coordinate with Operations, Service, Projects and Sales to support effective planning, quotations, procurement and customer updates.

• Capture accurate customer contacts, findings and opportunities in company reporting and CRM systems.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Full, valid German driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Germany and neighbouring European countries, including overnight stays.

• Practical experience with fuel systems, mechanical maintenance, fuel quality or related industrial services; fuel-sector experience preferred.

• Ability to survey a site, interpret equipment requirements, measure accurately and prepare an actionable technical scope of work.

• Sound understanding of fuel contamination, tank systems, pumps, hoses, valves, pipework and safe fuel transfer practices.

• Strong written reporting, customer communication, problem-solving, planning and digital documentation skills.

• Confined-space training or qualification advantageous; relevant training can be provided subject to role requirements.

• HGV and ADR qualifications beneficial where duties require them.

Performance Expectations

• Safely completed engineering works delivered to the agreed quality and programme.

• Accurate, complete and timely surveys, scopes, parts specifications and service reports.

• Reduced repeat visits caused by missing survey information or incorrect materials.

• Effective identification and escalation of remedial works and customer opportunities.

• Positive customer feedback, strong teamwork and consistent compliance with company procedures.

Remuneration & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience, with overtime opportunities where applicable. Company vehicle and equipment, training and professional development, pension and other company benefits in line with the current employment offer. Specific salary, allowances and benefits will be confirmed at recruitment stage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. Interested candidates for the above position kindly share your CVs on [email protected]. Thank you.