On-Site Applications Engineer

Flowserve Corporation; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowserve Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks an on-site technical consultant to deliver rapid engineering recommendations directly to refinery operations teams, acting as the primary face-of-technology on the shop floor.

The role emphasizes diagnosing equipment faults, optimizing performance, and managing Life Cycle Advantage projects, with a focus on mechanical seals and industrial pump systems, and coordinating with Flowserve’s off-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• Direct professional background in industrial plants or refineries.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical seals and pump systems.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary on-site technical expert at the refinery, delivering rapid engineering recommendations.
• Identify root causes of equipment faults and translate floor constraints into specifications.
• Manage Life Cycle Advantage (LCA) parameters to meet reliability and safety targets.
• Lead mechanical seal configurations and provide diagnostics for rotating equipment.
• Bridge refinery operators, reliability teams, and Flowserve facilities to ensure smooth turnarounds.

Skills

Industrial experience

Mechanical seals

Pumps systems

Communication skills

On-site engineering

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Equivalent field experience

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• On-Site Technical Consultation: Act as the primary, face-to-face technical expert at the refinery, providing rapid-response engineering recommendations directly to the client's plant operations teams.
• System Diagnostics & Optimization: Identify root causes of equipment faults, performance anomalies, or premature component wear, translating live floor constraints into accurate engineering specifications.
• Lifecycle Contract Execution: Manage, audit, and track the ongoing Life Cycle Advantage (LCA) parameters to hit strict plant reliability, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Cross-Functional Asset Support: Lead technical focus areas on mechanical seal configurations while providing mechanical diagnostic support for rotating equipment packages (primarily industrial pumps).
• Engineering Liaison: Serve as the strategic bridge between refinery operators, reliability teams, and Flowserve’s off-site manufacturing facilities to ensure seamless turnaround executions and component supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Solid Industrial Foundation: Direct professional background operating within an industrial plant, refinery, chemical facility, or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Fluid Control Domain Expertise: Hands‑on technical understanding or application engineering familiarity with mechanical seals and industrial pump systems.
• The "On the Spot" Polish: Strong communication skills and professional composure required to sit in a room with refinery clients, confidently delivering complex engineering recommendations on the fly.
• Education/Experience:
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field is highly preferred.
• Equivalent deep practical military or industrial mechanical field engineering experience will be strongly considered.

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