Turbomachinery Engineer - Retrofits

Job Description

Purpose of Role

To provide turbomachinery services and to support business growth globally via preparation of retrofit techno-commercial proposals, management and execution of DGS Retrofits around the world. Other essential services include site surveys/audits, field work, technical advice and report writing. Assist Sales with Turbomachinery issues.

Key activities

•Prospect and conduct feasibility studies on retrofit and upgrade opportunities, Prepare commercial and technical proposal for potential customers.

•Manage and execute dry gas seal retrofit projects within the scheduled timeframe and budget allocated.

•Liaise with engineering/purchasing departments and contractors on machining, fabrication and assembly works.

•Provide customers with technical support and solutions, including field service, commissioning and troubleshooting as may be required from time to time.

•Support and proof-read technical reports before issuing to customers

•Identify areas of opportunities via field visits, site surveys and other general technical customer involvement. Opportunities may include failure investigations, upgrades, etc.

•Assist with technical aspects of Turbomachinery.

•Maintain and build a good rapport with the customers during service calls and provide after-sales service support & training, on-time delivery performance and any further follow-up actions required.

•Assist Global Turbomachinery Group on special assignments as and when required

•Support John Crane Methane Initiative by auditing Customer sites, providing technical recommendation on curbing emissions of existing oil seal equipped compressors, assist in installation of emission reducing equipment.

Key accountabilities

•Work closely with engineering, system group and commercial teams to win projects and drive sales growth

•Maintain and build a good rapport with the customers during service calls and provide good after-sales service support & training, on-time delivery performance and any further follow-up actions required.

•Ensuring that projects are executed on time and to quality standards (HSE) and customer expectations.

•Promote & embrace the Smiths behavioural competencies & business ethics

Qualifications

•B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Commercial and Technical Skills related to maximizing revenue while generating competitive and viable proposals

•Experience of turbomachinery and some knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry

•Knowledge of JC Turbogroup products and their applications with 5+ years of experience.

•Excellent communicator with strong influencing & collaboration skills

Additional Information

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Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future. 

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