Sr. Applications Engineer

Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Compression Partners, LP in Texas seeks a Sr. Applications Engineer to size, select, and quote gas compression equipment for our customer base.

You will work with account managers, analyze operating conditions, evaluate idle units, and prepare compelling proposals. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, 8–10 years in oil and gas, familiarity with ASME/API/ISO/EPA standards, and proficiency with Salesforce, SAP, Excel, and OEM sizing tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 8–10 years’ work experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas compression.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.).
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP, and OEM sizing programs.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Full time Exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Size gas compression equipment efficiently using OEM performance software and product lines.
• Advise management on forecasted sales activity.
• Analyze operating conditions, evaluate idle fleet units, and provide recommendations for sales opportunities in Salesforce.
• Review unit design and propose packaging modifications.
• Prepare quotes and engine pedigrees for account managers.
• Collaborate with other departments to create and manage unit design specifications.
• Assist Project Engineering with development of unit reconfiguration costs.
• Provide unit performance recommendations to Operations for active equipment.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to foster teamwork.
• Occasionally visit shops, fields, yards, and sites to gather details.
• Provide leadership to junior applications engineers as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Sr. Manager of Fleet Engineering.

Skills

Engineering expertise

Salesforce

SAP

OEM sizing software

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Ariel sizing software

GE sizing software

Arrow sizing tools

LeRoi equipment data

Gardner Denver data

Caterpillar data

Waukesha data

Cummins data

Job description

USA Compression Partners, LP, provides gas compression services. We are one of the largest independent providers of gas compression services in the United States. We owe our success to our employees as well as our customers. Our successes are centered upon the quality of our personnel and our strong commitment to safety and superior service to our customers.

Key Business Objectives

The Sr. Applications Engineer is responsible for working with account managers to promptly size, select, and quote compression equipment for USA Compression’s customer base. This individual is a committed team player who is detail-oriented, efficient, innovative, professional, and personable. The position requires the ability and desire to fully utilize the technological resources provided to perform all tasks effectively. This position supports the Operations Team to enable them to better serve our customers. With minimal supervision, this position will maintain customer relationships both internally and externally. All USA Compression employees are responsible for maintaining a safe and professional work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Size gas compression equipment efficiently utilizing OEM performance software including Ariel, GE, Arrow, LeRoi, Gardner Denver, Caterpillar, Waukesha and Cummins product line.

Advise Make Ready and Engineering management on forecasted sales activity.

Analyze customer operating condition requirements, evaluate idle fleet units for unit selection, and provide recommendations for sales opportunities in Salesforce to Make Ready and Engineering.

Review selected unit design and provide recommended package design modifications to Make Ready and Engineering.

Prepare quotes, including engine pedigrees for account managers to present to customers.

In collaboration with other departments, create and manage unit design specifications.

Assist Project Engineering with recommendations for developing unit reconfiguration costs.

Provide unit performance recommendations and assistance to Operations for active compression equipment.

Coordinate with both internal resources (account managers, environmental teams, make ready teams), as well as external resources (customers, vendors, etc.) to encourage a collaborative team culture.

Perform occasional shop, field, yard and site visits to gather details and information related to compression equipment.

Provide leadership and guidance to junior applications engineers, as required.

Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Fleet Engineering.

Skills/Capabilities and Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum 8-10 years’ work experience in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas compression.

Understanding of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.)

Strong computer skills in using the Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP, and OEM sizing programs.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Customer service oriented.

Ability to understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.

Full time Exempt position.

Working Conditions

Ability to perform in a high stress environment.

The employee spends most of the time sitting or standing in a comfortable position with ample opportunity to move about.

The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to read and interpret data as well as having the capacity to professionally and effectively communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel.

Exposure to noise levels in excess of 85dBA, potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, and extreme weather conditions.

Travel is required and is expected to be approximately 10% of the time worked.

Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. Some job sites are indoors in compressor stations while other sites are outside, exposed to a variety of weather conditions. The work environment may be in hazardous locations.

There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.

DISCLAIMER: The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.