What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Engineer position at ALKEGEN?
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Responsibilities:
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we are delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with a global reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we are always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!
Job Responsibilities:
- Oversee the on-site installation of Insulation, train and certify contractors and end users on oil and gas, LNG & petrochemical sites.
- Review customer specifications, technical drawings, and other documentation to create accurate cost estimates for new and repeat manufacturing projects.
- Analyze material requirements, labor hours, tooling costs, overhead, and other relevant factors to prepare insulation total installed cost models
- Support the preparation of formal bids and proposals, providing detailed cost breakdowns and technical justification.
- Provide expert advice and technical guidance to clients, team members, and stakeholders.
- Prepare and present technical reports, proposals, and presentations.
- Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies.
- Conduct site inspections and assess project conditions to ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.
- Develop project procedures and specifications for the application of protective coatings, insulation, and fireproofing materials.
- Produce Coating, Insulation, and Fireproofing Data Sheets for individual equipment or equipment packages.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience installing and estimating thermal and acoustic insulation, and passive fire protection for LNG, petrochemical, specialty chemical, and refining industries.
- Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and manufacturing software
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong understanding of Oil & Gas Client Engineering.
- Experience in Thermal Insulation, Coatings, and passive fire protection is a plus.
- Willingness to travel: 25% (Required).
- Experience in supervision and managing technical queries from multiple projects, heat transfer calculations, vendor design reviews, preparation of specifications and standards, materials management, developing engineering and construction estimates, managing engineering budgets, procurement and subcontract bid preparation, evaluation and recommendation of materials, and application methods of various coating applications.
- Experience in insulation systems for cryogenic and high-temperature applications and protective coatings for LNG and Refinery applications.
- Experience in passive fire protection, equipment linings, and applications in marine/hostile environments.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
