Applications Engineer I

Cimarron•Midland, TX

About The Position

Provides front-end engineering and estimating support to sales group for standard and custom production equipment opportunities. Products include gas production units, packaged separation skids, separators, vapor recovery units, emission control devices, glycol dehydration skids, stabilization, and Joule-Thomson skids.

Requirements

BS in Mechanical or Chemical engineering from an accredited institution
1-3 years relevant experience
Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record
All candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles) of facility location will be considered
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Strong problem-solving, organizational and administrative skills, including computer proficiency
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications
Capable of effectively representing Cimarron Energy in community and professional settings
Ability and willingness to work weekends and off-shifts as needed. Ability to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities and groups of people who need to cooperate to achieve maximum efficiency.
Must be able to multi task, establish priorities, delegate to others and hold them accountable
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule that provides the appropriate level of direct involvement and leadership
Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on a hard surface as well as safely bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder up to 8 hours per day, occasionally up to 12 hours per day
Lift up to 25 pounds
Vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision to accurately read all related distribution documents and computer monitor screens.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering or Engineer in Training Certificate
Experience with Infor Syteline ERP system
BRE Promax / HYSIS process simulator experience
Codeware compress experience
Familiarity with local product vendors and pricing

Responsibilities

Prepare cost estimates utilizing standard costs, past manufacturing history, engineering specifications, labor hours and rates, material costs, and other technical data
Develop customer proposals, including price, delivery, and supporting documents in accordance with provided specifications and standards guidelines
Familiar with GPSA and API sizing methods; particularly separator sizing, heater sizing, glycol dehydrator sizing, stabilization/absorber tower sizing, control and relief valve and line sizing
Experience in BRE Promax or Aspen HYSIS process simulators
Experience in using Codeware Compress software a plus
Interfaces with sales team and customers to provide technical support and product knowledge
Prepares change order estimates in conjunction with engineering, shop, and project management.
Familiar with industry standard instrument and valve OEMs with general working knowledge
Working knowledge of industry standards such as ASME, API, and GPSA codes
Consults with fabrication facilities, sub-vendors, engineering, and account managers to determine accuracy and validity of estimate. Set up cost monitoring and reporting systems and procedures
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
Proficient in defining, estimating, and understanding instrumentation with or without customer specs/P&ID
Must understand and comply with all safety rules and company policies of Cimarron
Know and understand Cimarron Quality Policy and comply with all requirements of the Quality Systems Manual, Operating and Technical Procedures, and Workplace Instructions
Perform various other duties and activities as assigned by supervisor within the physical constraints of the job