Sr. Engineer Wet Seal Systems

When you work for John Crane, you join a community driven by pioneering spirit and a legacy of innovation. Our engineered solutions drive reliability, uptime and energy efficiency, empowering the world’s largest energy service providers to achieve sustainability goals that shape the future of our world. If you’re ready to accelerate the new energy transition through technology leadership, innovative solutions and service excellence, you'll fit right in.

Key Activities:

RFQ Handling (Pre-order Phase):

• Interpret and analyze project specifications not limited to Mechanical design, Instruments, site conditions, Pressure Vessels/Heat exchangers, Regulatory requirements, manufacturing specifications like Welding, PMI, painting, Inspection/Quality etc
• Review, prepare and record extract of customer / project specifications
• Application engineering (Product selection and Sizing)
• Maintain activity and utilization Log / Tracker
• Driving standardization and cost database
• Validating and maintaining records of Application inputs

Techno-Commercial offer Preparation and Approval (Pre-order Phase):

• Prepare and release P&ID, instrument hook up diagram, control narrative and logical diagrams
• Prepare and release Techno-Commercial proposal, Technical clarifications, Comments & Exceptions to customer
• Prepare and release Instrumentation and Components Datasheets for enquiry
• Obtain, review, finalize and maintain records of techno-commercially aligned suppliers quotes for projects
• Obtain, apply and maintain records of manufacturability, lead times and associated project specific plant costs
• Prepare and deliver timely competitive Techno-commercial offers to win Global strategic projects
• Participating & Managing Technical Review meeting with Customer/EPC /OEM.
• Checking and Approving the techno-commercial quotations/proposals of sealant system

Post-Order phase

• Review purchase order vs. quote and prepare order handover
• Handover techno-commercially aligned project scope & final supporting documents to post order (Engineering, Project execution etc.)
• Participate in Project handover meetings to facilitate clear and clean order handover to execution Teams
• Providing Support on Techno commercial clarifications to execution teams

Senior Fluid Control Engineer - responsibilities and expectations include:

• Developing, facilitate and Mentor less experienced engineers
• Support System Improvement Strategy or Strategic initiatives in terms of Global Projects requirements/ customer expectations
• Preparation of executive report to communicate team’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Create/update processes, procedures, documentation and knowledge bank
• Support developing product literature and training materials.
• To cover for Senior Supervisor in his/her absence

Key Accountabilities:

• To meet and exceed the business expectations in terms of quality, cost and delivery.
• To deliver accurate and timely techno-commercial offer & support to internal stakeholders.
• To develop the mentees
• Adhere to company policies and procedures. 
• To actively contribute to Continuous improvements
• To Support VAVE (Value Analysis and Value Engineering), NPD (New Product Development) & R&D initiatives

Responsibilities:

• Good techno-commercial and contractual aptitude and orientation
• Good analytical skills and Quick learner
• Highly target driven
• Customer service and business oriented
• Solution oriented with Customer/Vendor
• Ability to manage multiple, sometimes conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate any potential issues and drive with contingency and mitigation plans
• Team player with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical / Chemical/Instrumentation) with 8 + years’ experience in technology development, engineering, or similar functions. 
• Thorough knowledge in interpretation of customer and project specification (OEM, EPC and End user)
• Strong application and detailed engineering knowledge of mechanical seal Support Systems (API –Piping Plans) or similar fluid control systems products (like Lube oil Consoles or Oil Lubricating Systems or Pre-jacking systems, HP-LP systems or Filtration units etc,) for applications in Oil & Gas, Chemical, Petrochemical, Power, Steel, Chemical industries
• Experience in sourcing, vendor quote alignment (Techno-commercial) are preferred
• Experience in piping equipment fabrication supervision or quality management will be an added advantage
• Hands on experience in selection of Pressure, Level & Temperature instruments and preparation of Instrument specifications are preferred
• Working knowledge with   API 682, API 610, API 614, ASME / ANSI Piping and pressure vessels standards are preferable.
• Knowledge of Electrical Enclosures for Hazardous Area Classification and Mechanical Protection requirements are preferred
• Work experience in Pumps and Compressors skids engineering will be an added advantage
• Functional experience in basic CAD tool (like Solid Edge) is expected

Key Metrics:

• Quality of Techno-commercial offer.
• Optimized clarification/deviation list.
• Competitive cost and drive winning strategy.
• Company guideline compliance for lead time.
• Development of Mentees
• Strategic Initiatives

Leadership Behaviors:

 

• Innovates for impact
• Take accountability & ownership
• Delivers results at pace
• Leads inclusivity and empowers
• Develops self and others
• Lives Smiths values
• Sets vision to inspire

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of 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.

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