Applications Engineer – Refinery Process Engineering

SLB; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical sales support for process equipment and optimization solutions at surface facilities and refineries. You will conduct audits, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality.

This customer-facing role requires a strong technical background, excellent communication, and the willingness to travel up to 50% across Europe, with preferred

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in operations and maintenance of refineries or oil and gas plants.
• Technical knowledge of produced water treatment, crude desalting, and gas dehydration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build client relationships.
• Proficient English communication and report writing; travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide qualified technical sales support to the sales team and operations.
• Interact with customers and sales reps to understand needs and applications.
• Prepare technical samples, designs, and presentations with tailored data.
• Participate in conferences, trade shows, and workshops to stay updated.
• Conduct facility performance audits across crude oil, gas, water, and sand systems to identify bottlenecks.
• Prepare customized proposals and solution strategies aligned with client needs.
• Travel nationally and internationally up to 50%.

Skills

Technical sales support

Client interaction

Presentation design

Interpersonal skills

English report-writing

Willingness to travel

Job description

The Applications Engineer will play a critical role in providing technical sales support and driving optimization solutions for SLB's process equipment and technologies. This position focuses on oil, water, and gas treatment systems at surface facilities and refineries. The role involves conducting audits, identifying optimization opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions that enhance production efficiency, equipment reliability, and product quality.

This is a customer-facing role requiring a strong technical background, excellent client interaction skills, and the ability to travel extensively within Europe, with travel requirements of up to 50%.

The role offers flexibility in terms of location within the UK, with Crawley and Aberdeen being the preferred locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide qualified technical sales support to the sales team for marketing and sales activities, as well as to operations for technical support as required.
• Interact with customers and sales representatives to understand customer needs and product applications.
• Evaluate customer support issues and maintain a positive perception of SLB's support structure.
• Prepare technical samples, designs, and presentations to provide supportive technical data tailored to customer needs.
• Participate in sales support-related conferences, trade shows, workshops, and meetings to stay updated on industry developments.
• Conduct facility performance audits across crude oil, gas, water, and sand management systems to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
• Support technical sales activities by preparing customized proposals, technical clarifications, and solution strategies aligned with client needs and industry standards.
• 3-5 years of experience in operations and maintenance of refineries or oil and gas plants. Offshore experience operating process equipment can also be considered.
• Technical knowledge of produced water treatment, crude desalting, and gas dehydration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient English communication and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, with up to 50% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Field or offshore experience with process equipment is highly valued.
• Strong client-facing skills, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to help clients.
• Familiarity with separation technologies and process equipment.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law.

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