Applications Specialist

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. START YOUR CAREER NOW. The Application Specialist is responsible for supporting customer needs by managing all aspects of project materials customer orders and estimates. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Size and select equipment, review specifications, and obtain costs to complete the inquiry. Complete all equipment data sheets, provide VDDR’s, schedules, equipment cut sheets, data sheets, spare parts, and product data. Work with vendors on special pricing, review application with salesman, customer, drafting/engineering, and provide quotations. (using Syteline and Microsoft Word) Create and enters quote for sales representative to issue to customer unless directed otherwise and validate customers account information. Generates progress billing dates and amounts per line/order. AE goes into each Job Order created for the CO, then creates all of the Operations, enters approximate labor hours/fixed schedule, has long lead items created, orders long lead items, makes item creation forms for items not currently in system. Provides ALL cut sheets and data for every major piece of equipment in the unit (motors, pumps, valves, compressors, dryers, generators, RV’s, PCV’s, Filter vessels, tanks, strainers, etc.), Builds project schedule that timelines from time of receipt, to drawing schedule, to equipment arrival at PSI, to fabrication including all services, to testing, to final assembly, to shipment. Purchases 80-90% of all equipment once loaded for all job orders. Partners with Purchasing/Expediting group to ensure timely deliveries and put customer O&M Books together for job orders. Also, partners with Planners for scheduling shop floor deliveries. Reviews all BOM’s and approve them and drawings for construction. Partners with vendors on timing for projects. Travel to customer locations for sales and project presentations. Submits data sheets to engineering firms/customers for review on engineered projects. Schedules all testing for final completion. Schedule/plan and facilitate meetings with customers, vendors, and various company departments. Other duties, as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS High school diploma or work equivalent 3+ years industry experience preferred Project management experience required. Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) Strong attention to detail, accurate, and well organized. Cooperative and willing to assist others and work in a team environment Willing to travel up to 30% Ability to write technical documents Must have current, valid driver’s license and acceptable record at all times Adept at negotiate pricing, terms, and project level details with multiple vendors Knowledge and technical expertise to read P&ID’s, GA’s, small level of electrical schematic drawings, C&E document, Haz-Op Documents Ability to obtain technical expertise in packaging capabilities including LACT’s, SWD’s, Meter Skids, Filter Skids, Compressor skids/buildings, Chemical Skids, Pipeline Skids, etc. Ability to obtain technical expertise in various core products including air compression, gas compression, pumps, blowers, generators, filters, etc. BENEFITS Competitive Salary + bonus 401(k)/ Retirement savings Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage) Career growth Friendly work environment Paid vacation/holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr