Applications Engineer I

Applications Engineer I

Overview:
Axip is an established, leading provider of gas compression and related services in the oil and gas industry, with years of experience in the field. At Axip, we partner with our customers to deliver optimized compression services consistently over time, utilizing field data, industry-leading technology, and engineering expertise. We place a focus on delivering compression and facility services in a manner that meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility.
The Applications Engineering position responds to requests from the sales and field operations personnel as they relate to equipment selection, performance, and operational requirements. The primary day to day efforts involve performing evaluations of equipment for applicability to customer requests and documenting the results of those efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer requests for applicability and functional requirements as they relate to available equipment

• Use hand calculations or software to generate performance runs for compressor or gas cooler units

• Select suitable equipment from the existing fleet of equipment for fulfilling customer requests

• Support the sales organization in responding to customer requests

• Develop budgets and schedules to manage necessary repairs and/or modifications of equipment for deployment

• Communicate with vendors and third parties to support repair, deployment, and proper operation of the equipment

• Inspect, certify, and evaluate work performed on equipment by third parties

• Maintain records of repair, modification and cost performed on equipment

• Ensure all quality control standards are conformed to

• Prepare reports summarizing work performed

• Advise and consult with upper management, customer, industry representatives concerning business opportunities, general industry trends, or other impacts to the business generally

Requirements:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)

• Minimum 0-3 years of experience in the oil and gas industry; preference for those with experience with gas compressors

• Experience with ASME, API, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA terms, codes, and requirements

• Requires good language skills, written and spoken

• Proficient with Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, and Scheduling software

• Able to maintain high levels of organization while managing multiple assignments

• Willing to take ownership of assignments and complete them in a timely manner

• Customer service oriented

Work Environment:
The position is primarily office based however occasional exertion of force in excess of 10 pounds. Occasional travel to and from repair facilities will be required; less than 10% of work time. Ability to adhere to standard PPE requirements when in shop or field environments will be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)