Turbomachinery Engineer, Retrofits

Job Description

To provide turbomachinery services and to support business growth globally. The primary role is to manage and execute DGS Retrofits of related Turbo Equipment around the world within the scheduled timeframe and budget allocated. From time to time the retrofit may be related to other types of gas emissions. Other essential services include site surveys/audits, field work, technical advice rotodynamic analysis, design of compressor parts and/or their modifications and report writing.Duties & Responsibilities

• Prospect and conduct feasibility studies on retrofit and upgrade opportunities, including pursuing the necessary follow-up activities. Prepare commercial and technical proposal for potential customers.
• Support and proof-read technical reports before issuing to customers
• 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.
• Manage and execute dry gas seal retrofit projects within the scheduled timeframe and budget allocated.
• Prepare a RDA report and present it to the Customer.
• Conduct sales and technical presentation (including on-site training) on Turbomachinery related products and to support existing business and identify new opportunities.
• 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.
• Create and manage detailed technical and commercial proposals and justifications for important (turnkey) projects
• Support John Crane Coupling Sales and Marketing by providing technical expertise on the subject.
• Identify areas of opportunities via field visits, site surveys and other general technical customer involvement. Opportunities may include failure investigations, upgrades, etc.
• Maintain and build a good rapport with the customers during visits and provide 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 expectation.
• Liaise closely with John Cranes turbo product manufacturing centres globally on issues concerning any of the turbo product range.
• Assist Global Turbomachinery Group on special assignments as and when required
• Promote & embrace the Smiths behavioral competencies & business ethics.
• Traveling on a global basis will be required.

Diversity & InclusionWe believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.The Individual

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of work experience of rotating equipment.
• Experience of turbomachinery and some knowledge of the Oil & Gas industry.
• Self-motivated to achieve results with minimal direct supervision with the ability to work alone or as part of the larger team.
• Strong analytical & reporting skills as will be required to generate reports and analyze data.
• Confident and able to deal with very challenging situations in a calm and credible manner.
• Knowledge of gas seals
• Strong technical knowledge of turbo products
• Team player and willingness to travel up to a maximum 25-30% of time if needed.
• Computer literate with good working knowledge of MS Office suite and RDA software.

About SmithsAt Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 23,000 colleagues, based in 55 countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with an almost 170 year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field. About John CraneJohn Craneis a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 sales and service facilities in over 50 countries. Global reported revenue for fiscal year 2021 was in excess of $1 billion USD. John Crane is part of Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and engineered components.

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