Compression Applications Engineeer - ROW

Enerflex - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

1,001-5,000 employees

Utilities

About the position

The Compression Applications Engineer position at Enerflex Ltd is a full-time role based in Houston, TX, focusing on conceptual engineering, cost estimating, and proposal generation for natural gas compression and processing equipment. This role is integral to the Rest of World (ROW) Applications team, which supports the sales of compression and gas treating and processing equipment across the International and Latin America Regions. The engineer will primarily concentrate on Recip Compression Applications, ensuring that all solutions align with the company's winning strategy and customer needs. In this position, the engineer will interpret customer requirements and project specifications to develop optimized solutions. Responsibilities include preparing system process simulations, designing, sizing, and selecting suitable equipment, and generating cost and schedule estimates. The engineer will also prepare written technical and commercial proposals, which will include necessary drawings and diagrams. Additionally, the role involves developing preliminary execution plans, evaluating suppliers, and understanding customer constraints. Continuous improvement in performance is a key expectation, along with maintaining relationships with suppliers, clients, and stakeholders. The engineer will participate in client clarification meetings and interface with various operational departments within the company. A strong knowledge of applicable codes and standards in the global market is essential, and adherence to Enerflex's HSE policy is mandatory. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and technical expertise, which are crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer needs and project specifications to develop optimized solutions.
• Prepare system process simulations, and design, size and select suitable equipment.
• Generate cost and schedule estimates, and evaluate design fit.
• Prepare written technical and commercial proposals, including drawings and diagrams.
• Develop preliminary execution plans, including evaluation of suppliers, internal resource requirements, and customer constraints.
• Actively seek and support continuous improvement in performance of all duties.
• Maintain supplier, client, and stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in client clarification meetings.
• Interface with all operational departments within the company.
• Maintain knowledge of codes and standards applicable to products in the global market.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (Recip Compressor, Applications, Estimating).
• Experience with design of natural gas compression, processing, or treating equipment.
• Track record of successfully researching and resolving technical problems.
• Willing to continuously and proactively collaborate, share, and seek guidance through open dialogue.
• Exemplifies a positive attitude and demonstrates curiosity, diligence, patience, and reliability.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Communication skills including interpreting and summarizing information, and technical writing.
• Knowledge of API, GPA, ASME, ANSI, NACE and other applicable codes.
• Working knowledge of international market place is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of the international marketplace is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance