What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thermal Engineer position at CUST-O-FAB?
The Thermal Engineer is responsible for preliminary Engineering prior to products sold. This position will provide the Sales team with a technical quote review to assist in the estimated costs of future jobs sold.
Thermal Design Responsibilities Include:
- Sizing of shell & tube heat exchangers capable of meeting the customer’s process conditions.
- Verifying customer proposed designs to optimize flow velocities, fouling, and vibration free designs.
- Coordinating with ENC or Refinery’s Process Engineer to gather additional data when required.
- Proposing alternate designs that may ease fabrication or reduce end user costs when needed.
Mechanical Rating Responsibilities Include:
- Review customer provided RFQ packages to ensure the quote falls within the scope of Cust-O-Fab’s abilities.
- Reviewing and noting Customer required specifications that may increase fabrication/testing time or cost.
- Providing a “Run Sheet” developed from in-house software that provides sales with material and fabrication time estimates, as well as any additional requirements found during review of RFQ.
- When necessary, working with Engineering and Shop Management to verify potential design/fabrication issues.
- Provides the first line of technical support to entire sales team during the quoting stages
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited university or equivalent industry related supervisory experience.
- 15 years Thermal Engineering experience in custom shell and tube heat exchanger design & fabrication industry.
- Strong knowledge of ASME VIII Div. 1 design & construction, TEMA, and other industry standards (API, PIP, Engineering Practices, etc.).
- Ability to communicate technical requirements to Sales team during the quote stages.
- Proficiency in the following tools: HTRI, Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of RCS or COMPRESS software a plus.
Physical requirements
Must be able to sit, lift, stand, push, and pull up to 20 pounds; works primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.