Applications Engineer

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 Applications Engineer assists in pursuing engineered package sales and provides engineering support to better serve USA Compression's customer base. This position is primarily responsible for working with the Sales Team to promptly size, select, and quote compression equipment and functioning as a liaison between Sales and Manufacturing and other Teams. This individual is a committed team player who is detail-oriented, efficient, innovative, professional, and personable. 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:

• Provide technical support, determine project specifications, prepare cost estimates, contribute to the design and development of equipment based on customer's requirements and performance standards.

• Size gas compression equipment efficiently utilizing OEM performance software including Ariel, GE, Arrow, LeRoi, Gardner Denver, Caterpillar, Waukesha and Cummins product line. Provide unit performance recommendations and assistance for active compression equipment.

• Utilize internal resources and supplier relationships to develop accurate cost estimates and forecasts.

• Maintain detailed records of cost analyses and customer and supplier communications. Prepare status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information as needed

• Advise Sales and Manufacturing management on forecasted sales activity and act as a technical liaison between Sales and Manufacturing and other teams to encourage a collaborative team culture.

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

• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills/Capabilities and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• 3 - 6 years of relevant work experience. Work in the oil and gas industry, preferably direct experience in natural gas compression preferred, but not required.
• Ability to understand industry codes and standards (ASME, API, ISO, EPA, etc.)
• Strong computer skills required. Previous experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP, and OEM sizing programs preferred.
• Ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service oriented.
• Capacity to professionally and effectively communicate (verbally and written) with both company and outside personnel.
• Ability to interpret data and understand written and verbal communication from the company and supervisor including training, procedures, instructions, etc.
• Full-time Exempt position.

Working Conditions

• Normal office working conditions.
• 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.
• Some travel is required and is expected to be approximately 1-10% of the time worked.
• Visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may result in exposure to noise levels in excess of 85dBA, potentially hazardous chemicals and materials, and extreme weather conditions. Will require appropriate personal protective equipment. Working conditions in natural gas compression vary from one job site to another. The work environment may be in hazardous locations.
• There is a strong emphasis on safety while working with heavy equipment and machinery.