On-Site Application Engineer

Job Summary:

The Application Engineer sees it alldesign manufacturing installation and operation of our pumps and seals at our customers sites in the oil and chemical industries. In this challenging position the Application Engineer (AE) provides realtime technical support to our customers and provides recommendations for repairs upgrades and replacement equipment. The AE is actively engaged in troubleshooting problems and implementing solutions onsite at nearby customer facilities (Beaumont) and at our repair center inPort Arthur TX.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Communicate the needs of customers to Flowserve and be the customers primary source of information regarding design application installation operation and maintenance of our centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps and mechanical seals.

• Act as liaison between customers and Flowserves sales engineers reliability engineers customer service and manufacturing.

• Troubleshoot technical problems at our customers sites and inhouse at our Flowserve Quick Response Repair Center.

• Complete projects requiring both handson and mathematical approaches such as failure analysis reports product performance reports etc.

• Evaluate reports and data to support recommendations for improvement replacement or repair of equipment.

• Present clear verbal and written technical explanations to customers tailoring content and style to the audience.

• Implement and administer the mechanical seal standardization and customer specification process.

• Help organize and ensure monthly Bad Actor meetings to maintain visibility on equipment performance.

• Provide technical guidance about successful installation and operation of our products ensuring that standardized installation procedures are followed.

• Maintain data regarding customers equipment and parts inventories responding with appropriate actions regarding inventory reduction and consolidation.

• Maintain data in engineering systems; process engineering change notices; submit corrective action reports; and maintain current accurate organized files.

• Help conduct technical training as needed for our customers.

Education & Experience Required:

• BS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree required.

• All levels of experience will be considered including new grads and midcareer. Inplant operations experience highly desired.

• Knowledge of the design materials and operational requirements of mechanical seals and rotating equipment especially centrifugal and liquid ring vacuum pumps required.

• Must have a strong customer focus and project a positive corporate image.

• Must be a team player able to problemsolve and work with constructively with customers and coworkers.

• Good organizational skills able to establish priorities and work to specific deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer literate and savvy.

• Local travel using personal vehicle and some overnight travel required.

• Some physical activity required (e.g. walking large customer sites and ascending/descending ladders and staircases in multistory facilities).

• May be required to meet certain medical and physical requirements to perform duties on customer operating facilities.

• Must have and maintain credentials to allow associates to obtain badging access to customer sites including but not limited to Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) background check and drug screen drivers license and safety training requirements.

Benefits Starting from Day 1:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance (including FSA and HSA options)
• Life Insurance Supplemental Life Child Spousal and AD&D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Planning 401(k) plan & Financial Wellness Resources
• Educational Assistance Program
• Time off Policies (including sick leave parental leave and paid vacation)

*Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.