Estimator

Westerman, Inc., an employee-owned company, is a multiple site manufacturer of production and storage equipment within the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our equipment helps optimize well pad design, improve separation efficiency and lower overall equipment spend through high-performance surface separation and processing technology. Our equipment is setting new standards for performance and economics nationwide.SUMMARYThe full-time Estimator will work closely with Representatives from Sales, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and Customers to ensure an accurate cost is provided for all assigned projects. The Estimator must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and communicate/maintain costs effectively with a clear and thorough attention to detail.This position is fully on-site and may be located in any of our facilities: Bremen, OH; Tulsa, OK; Casper, WY. Relocation assistance is not provided with this position.RESPONSIBILITIESRegular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.Comprehends customer equipment needs with strong interactions with Sales personnel and end customer engineering team.Drives cost estimates to conclusion (project manage) with daily interaction with Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, Sales and Logistics teams.Works as part of a two-person Estimator/Application Engineer team with a regional focus. Grow personal knowledge of customer base in the assigned region and backfill for other region(s) when workload demand requires it.Works with Logistics and Operations to secure accurate lead times.Attend customer technical meetings as needed.Drafts quotations for RFQ bids.Supports the development and maintenance of cost models.Supports the centralized estimating process.Provides improvement recommendations to cost estimating procedures in order to reduce future discrepancies between estimated and actual costs.Identifies cost trends to assist management in cost reduction and process improvement efforts.Other duties as required and assigned.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.REQUIREMENTSMinimum of Bachelor’s degree in technical field such as Engineering, Applied Science, Engineering, or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent experience requiredMinimum 3 years experience in cost estimating in a construction, manufacturing or fabrication background requiredExperience in reading and comprehending engineering drawings included (P&ID’s, electric schematics, controls system drawings, general arrangements, structural drawings) requiredFabrication process knowledge requiredKnowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Database SoftwareStrong organizational skillsAbility to identify urgency and react accordinglyMulti-tasking simultaneously competing priorities and deadlines and ability to work well under pressureGood communicator (verbal and written)Experience in estimating within an ERP environment in an engineered-to-order businessDriving is an essential function of the job; clean driving record required.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Must be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time and work on a computer.May be required to lift up to 15 pounds in an office setting.Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.Must be able to see, speak, hear, and read.Must use fingers and hands to manipulate/utilize office machines.Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.Must be able to travel by car and airplane as needed.Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr