Applications Engineer

National Oilwell Varco, City Centre, Manchester

Applications Engineer

Salary Not Specified

National Oilwell Varco, City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 17 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d33362913a884c21b5bf93a8710c5b58

Full Job Description

  • Provide technical solutions in order to bid and be able to detail design mixers, this would involve calculating and sizing process equipment (such as Static Mixers, Agitators and High Shear Mixers).
  • Create and develop proposal and enquiry documents, detail design and specify for purposes of quotation, purchase and manufacture.
  • Request quotations from equipment suppliers.
  • Evaluate sub-vendor proposals and reply to bid clarifications.
  • Carry out single and inter-discipline checks and reviews.
  • Present technical solutions to clients and other industry professionals.
  • Attend and participate in client meetings, maintaining a high degree of professionalism and ensuring that customer care is foremost.
  • Attend and participate in HAZOPs, bid clarification meetings, technical discussions regarding NOV technologies, project kick off meetings, visit client assets and provide process input to ensure customer care is foremost.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in the work area and department.
  • Be fully familiar and conversant with department and company policies, procedures and processes, ensuring all work and actions undertaken are in full compliance at all times.
  • Support other departments and carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate or as may be reasonably expected by line manager.
  • Have a good understanding of ATEX legislation for hazardous areas and the PED for pressure vessels.
  • Prepare monthly review of statistics for the Sales Director as agreed.
  • Safely perform laboratory tests to improve basic mixing knowledge and solve customer mixing problems.
  • Occasional travel as and when required.

    Tertiary education in an Engineering discipline (desirable) - Preferably in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Experience in a similar position (essential)
  • Experience in Chemical Industry (desirable)
  • Experience of sizing of process equipment or technical components (e.g. mechanical seals) (desirable)
  • SKILLS, TRAINING OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE
  • Computer literacy (including good command of Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook)(essential)
  • Working knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems (essential)
  • Knowledge of industry standards (essential)
  • Oil & Gas Knowledge (desirable)
  • Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics (desirable)