Fired Heaters Applications Engineer

Zeeco; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Process Heater Applications Engineer for their Tulsa office. This role involves analyzing customer inquiries, developing technical proposals, and managing customer relationships. Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant industry experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong technical knowledge are essential. This position offers opportunities for travel and site support as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industry experience in sales or technical roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer inquiries and specifications to design suitable equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for technical support and proposal generation.
• Develop and issue formal quotations to customers.
• Coordinate proposal activities and follow up on correspondence.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Technical proposal writing

Cost estimation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related field)

Job description

Overview

The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco’s Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and technical requirements. The position will be responsible for individual proposal and customer relationship management, ensuring the most complete offering with the greatest potential for award and contract.

Job Duties

• Analyzes and interprets customer inquiries, including specifications, to design and specify appropriate equipment for the application.
• Travels to customer's facilities for site support and details needed for technical review and proposal generation.
• Assists with technical development and risk assessment of customer inquiries.
• Develops cost estimates according to established guidelines.
• Sets product pricing using mark-up and commission schedules established by management.
• Determines drawings needed for quotation and coordinates their completion.
• Writes, edits, and issues formal quotations to customer.
• Follow-up on any written or verbal correspondence with customer during quotation phase.
• Visits with customer’s post-proposal issuance to discuss and negotiate proposal.
• Provide status reports to management on overall proposal status and activities.
• Assist with the creation and modification of sales presentations / documents using Microsoft Office, Excel / PowerPoint / Publisher / Adobe and all Web based systems.
• Works with management to determine updated skills and tools needed to continue improving performance and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned that are appropriate based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related field)
• 2+ years of industry experience (ie. sales and/or industry experience)