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Applications Engineer at Pentair in Conroe, Texas

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.

Type: Full Time





Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PENTAIR OVERVIEW

Pentair is 30,000 employees strong. We work around the globe to deliver industry-leading products, service and solutions for our customers diverse needs in water and other fluids, thermal management and equipment protection. Our inventive thinking, collaborative spirit, disciplined work ethic and breadth of experts allows us to deliver Inspired SOLUTIONS FOR A CHANGING WORLD.

Through our capabilities as a company, our innovative products and our Win Right values, we have the opportunity to define a clear and compelling role for Pentair in the global community. Everything we do is driven by our passion to help people live better, and we are committed to creating inspired solutions for a changing world.

EVERYTHING WE DO IS DRIVEN BY OUR PASSION TO HELP PEOPLE LIVE BETTER.

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

Pentair s Process Technologies SBU is a leading component and equipment provider in the global marketplace for treating air, gas, water and other fluids and water and fluid filtration and separation. The business serves a variety of markets, including commercial, industrial, hospitality, healthcare, and energy. Products range from pressure vessels, to filtration systems, various filtration media, and separation technologies and related components.

JOB SUMMARY

The application engineer will work in the department responsible for sizing, specification, selection, and general layout design of separation technologies utilized in the transportation, processing, refining and produced water markets, serving the oil and gas industry. The portfolio of filtration and separations solutions includes consumables and capital equipment as applicable to the clients need. Equipment includes standalone solutions, semi integrated solutions (equipment, valves and instrumentation), or as fully integrated packaged equipment (equipment, skid frame and supports, instrumentation, valves, controls, and piping). Although the conceptual design of the equipment will be determined by the application engineer, formal equipment & piping design will be in accordance with the applicable ASME code and Pentair s design guidelines. The engineer is responsible for conducting design reviews in partnership with Pentair s third party supply chain. The Application Engineer will have 4 main functions; technical and commercial proposals, technical project support, conceptual design, technical support to rental program as described below.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

TECHNICAL & COMMERCIAL PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT

* Review customer requirements project specifications, and application information to determine the best technology for the project

* Use Pentair proprietary sizing programs to determine application specific product information, generate guidelines and data sheets for general vessel design

* Specify instrumentation when required according to customer specification and requirements

* Create project P&IDs

* Obtain quotes from approved vendors and vessel fabricators to develop project cost packages

* Lead project discovery meetings and develop commercial proposals in coordination with regional sales account manager

TECHNICAL PROJECT SUPPORT

* Review purchased project scope of supply aligns with proposal scope of supply

* Coordinate development of project deliverables for internal and external stakeholders

* Generate supporting engineering related documentation effecting order initiation for project management team

* Mitigate scope of supply issues and project changes

* Develop submittal documentation within Pentair scope

* Review project drawing submittals along with final document and data packages

* Work with project team including project managers and program managers to ensure a quality product is delivered on time and within budget

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

Participate in process and design improvements for Pentair s product line including:

* Product Standardization/Rationalization

* Engineering workflow

* Engineering & Design Review Processes

* Cost avoidance

* Productivity/performance improvements

* Identify and introduce potential complimentary technologies for market sales growth initiatives

TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO RENTAL PROGRAM

* Manages technical aspects of the rental fleet, including monitoring & maintaining inventory records, obtaining quotes and preparing purchasing document packages for new CERs, and coordinating vessel prep through plant personnel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

* Experience with PFDs, P&IDs, isometrics drawings, and bill of materials

* Experience with the design and layout of skidded systems including piping and instrumentation

* Experience in selection of instrumentation, valves, & level control technologies

* Works efficiently with minimal supervision

* Familiarity with API, ASME, ANSI codes required

* Proficiency in AutoCAD, Inventor, required

* Self-motivated, and able to produce high quality results within time and budget constraints

* Muti-task in proposal, project & design engineering disciplines concurrently.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

* Familiarity with filtration and separation concepts

* Experience in ASME Sec. 8 Div. 1 & 2 code pressure vessel manufacturing preferred

* Experience with 3D modeling and Plant 3D preferred

* Promote team work environment and collaboration

* Actively listens to others and applies sound judgment in decision making

* Clearly expresses oneself orally and in writing

* Continuous improvement mindset

* Develops oneself

* Capacity for rapid learning

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.

We take ongoing action to improve the diversity of our workforce by:

* Ensuring leadership involvement and ownership

* Attracting and retaining diverse talent at all levels

* Fostering a globally aware, inclusive culture

* Ensuring our practices are fair and non-discriminatory

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.


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