Gas-Compression Automation Sales Engineer

Global Compression Services

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

23 hours ago

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Job summary

Global Compression Services is expanding its sales organization to provide automation and instrumentation solutions for compression equipment and aftermarket products. This role focuses on translating customer needs into technical proposals and partnering with engineering and regional sales teams to drive revenue.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in technical sales for instrumentation/controls, strong PLC/SCADA knowledge, and proven consultative selling skills.

Qualifications

5+ years of technical sales experience in instrumentation, controls, or automation.
Working knowledge of PLC/SCADA, compressor package controls, and remote telemetry.
Ability to translate technical requirements into clear, customer-facing proposals; consultative selling.
Strong written and verbal communication for technical and commercial audiences.

Responsibilities

Sell instrumentation and automation solutions tied to GCS equipment and aftermarket offerings.
Meet or exceed revenue targets for automation and controls scopes of work.
Partner with engineering to scope customer automation needs and translate requirements into proposals.
Support Regional Sales Managers and Account Managers with automation expertise.
Build relationships with customer engineering, operations and controls personnel.
Stay current on automation and controls technology relevant to compression and gas processing.
Provide technical input into pricing and proposal development.