Applications Engineer

DistributionNOW•Grand Prairie, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Application Specialist is responsible for supporting customer needs by managing all aspects of project materials customer orders and estimates.

High school diploma or work equivalent
3+ years industry experience preferred
Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Strong attention to detail, accurate, and well organized.
Cooperative and willing to assist others and work in a team environment
Ability to write technical documents
Must have current, valid driver’s license and acceptable record at all times
Adept at negotiate pricing, terms, and project level details with multiple vendors
Knowledge and technical expertise to read P&ID’s, GA’s, small level of electrical schematic drawings, C&E document, Haz-Op Documents
Ability to obtain technical expertise in various core products including air compression, gas compression, pumps, blowers, generators, filters, etc.

Size and select equipment, review specifications, and obtain costs to complete the inquiry.
Complete all equipment data sheets, provide VDDR’s, schedules, equipment cut sheets, data sheets, spare parts, and product data.
Work with vendors on special pricing, review application with salesman, customer, drafting/engineering, and provide quotations.
Create and enters quote for sales representative to issue to customer unless directed otherwise and validate customers account information.
Generates progress billing dates and amounts per line/order.
Provides ALL cut sheets and data for every major piece of equipment in the unit (motors, pumps, valves, compressors, dryers, generators, RV’s, PCV’s, Filter vessels, tanks, strainers, etc.).
Reviews all BOM’s and approve them and drawings for construction.
Partners with vendors on timing for projects.
Submits data sheets to engineering firms/customers for review on engineered projects.
Other duties, as assigned.