What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer- Bremen position at Westerman, Inc?
Westerman, Inc. is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide
Summary
Westerman Inc. is adding a new Applications Engineering opening to their Engineering team. The Applications Engineer will provide engineering design, project engineering management, technical support, and leadership to manage capital and major maintenance projects including gas processing and treating, compression and dehydration, condensate stabilization, and metering.
The Applications Engineer will be recognized as a technical specialist by the division having in-depth knowledge of engineering process and/or technical aspects of the oil and gas industry. This person will partner with team of designers and will be a part of budgeting for gas processing equipment.
Responsibilities
- The Application Engineer will be responsible for interpreting customer specifications for gas processing equipment The work will include performing complete design of oil/ gas and chemical facilities process engineering assignments and to potentially manage smaller chemical/process engineering assignments.
- Meet with current and potential customers to discuss the technical aspects of new equipment opportunities
- Assist in the continual development of process design and cost estimating tools
- Prepares complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
- Create process flow diagrams (PFD) and piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
- Communicate effectively with Clients, Vendors, Contractors and other Design Group employees at all levels of responsibility
- Work directly with the business development team on new product lines and specific customer designs and requests
- Lead cost estimating and quoting activities for projects including review of conceptual estimates as well as complete detailed estimates
Required Experience
- Understand technical details of oil and gas processes and processing equipment
- Knowledge of Oil and Gas Process simulation software such as ProMax and HYSYS
- Knowledge of ASME Section VIII Div 1, API, ASTM, ANSI, etc.
- Standards, rules and guidelines
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills (mathematical, statistical, etc.)
- Possess the ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Understanding of and ability to create P&ID and PFDs
- Excellent communication and presentation skills as well as a professional demeanor are essential.
- Communicate complex and technical concepts clearly and succinctly in verbal and written format
Education Required
- Bachelors degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering from an ABET accredited university
Desired Experience
- P.E. Licensure
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and work on a computer.
- May be required to lift up to 15 pounds in an office setting.
- Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and bend.
- Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read.
- Must use fingers and hands to manipulate/utilize office machines.
- Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
- Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.
Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
