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Greater Pittsburgh Area

Managing the Custom Project Engineering team at AMETEK Process Instruments Pittsburgh location.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Support worldwide sales for Process Instruments Business Unit which provides instruments and services to the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Steel, Concrete, Semi-Conductor, and Pharmaceutical markets. Review, evaluate, and specify application of process instrumentation with variety of analytical techniques. Advise proper installation of instrumentation and recommend best practices for sampling system and components. Deliver detailed proposals to customers to provide solutions for making… Show more Support worldwide sales for Process Instruments Business Unit which provides instruments and services to the Oil & Gas, Chemical, Pulp & Paper, Steel, Concrete, Semi-Conductor, and Pharmaceutical markets. Review, evaluate, and specify application of process instrumentation with variety of analytical techniques. Advise proper installation of instrumentation and recommend best practices for sampling system and components. Deliver detailed proposals to customers to provide solutions for making analytical process measurements. Review and approve technical and commercial details of new proposals and orders. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Manage repair projects of Process and Analytical Instrumentation from issue of RMA (return material authorization) until shipment. Provide formal quotations for repair work with detailed evaluations. Interface with customer to explain viability of repair and timeline, potential failure mechanisms, and future considerations to mitigate failure. Collaborate with Order Entry and Accounting departments to expedite paperwork process and complete shipments. Troubleshoot and repair variety of… Show more Manage repair projects of Process and Analytical Instrumentation from issue of RMA (return material authorization) until shipment. Provide formal quotations for repair work with detailed evaluations. Interface with customer to explain viability of repair and timeline, potential failure mechanisms, and future considerations to mitigate failure. Collaborate with Order Entry and Accounting departments to expedite paperwork process and complete shipments. Troubleshoot and repair variety of products. Troubleshoot domestic and international analyzer problems via phone and/or e-mail. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Resolve manufacturing issues within the Process and Analytical Instrumentation Business Unit. Write ECN’s (Engineering Change Notice) for various reasons including, but not limited to, parts obsolescence, design improvements, cost savings and assembly instructions. Review and maintain UL file and ATEX file to assure company products meet documentation and ECN’s do not violate compliance. Provide root cause analysis of parts/assemblies with multiple failures and implement design changes… Show more Resolve manufacturing issues within the Process and Analytical Instrumentation Business Unit. Write ECN’s (Engineering Change Notice) for various reasons including, but not limited to, parts obsolescence, design improvements, cost savings and assembly instructions. Review and maintain UL file and ATEX file to assure company products meet documentation and ECN’s do not violate compliance. Provide root cause analysis of parts/assemblies with multiple failures and implement design changes, customer instructions, and/or assembly instructions to ensure product quality. Specify special order parts, issue purchase requisitions for parts, create bill of material and advise creation/modification of customer drawings for custom built jobs differing from ATO (assemble to order) jobs. Design, build, and maintain automated test fixtures to provide customer with quality controlled product and increase production capacity. Show less

Houston, Tx

Technical Representative - Design, discuss, and oversee plans for installation, repair, and troubleshooting Elliott and non-Elliott turbomachinery and accompanying systems. Supply as-built machine specifications and recommend safest, most economical, “correct” manner of repair of major machinery systems. Assess, analyze, and advise the root cause of current and potential failures. Educate operators/mechanics on the proper repair and operation of machines and systems. Compile technical… Show more Technical Representative - Design, discuss, and oversee plans for installation, repair, and troubleshooting Elliott and non-Elliott turbomachinery and accompanying systems. Supply as-built machine specifications and recommend safest, most economical, “correct” manner of repair of major machinery systems. Assess, analyze, and advise the root cause of current and potential failures. Educate operators/mechanics on the proper repair and operation of machines and systems. Compile technical reports detailing daily activities, work performed, and machinery specifications in “as found” and “rebuilt” conditions.Project Manager - Perform administrative tasks onsite per negotiated contract coordinating with customer accounting, purchasing, maintenance, and operations. Provide cost tracking reports on a daily basis for projects detailing subcontract labor, labor, equipment, logistics, travel expenses, and parts. Provide reports on progress and change of schedule through updated gantt charts (Microsoft Project, Primavera). Submit bids with work plans, associated manhours, and cost for additional work to initial contract. Coordinate with Elliott shop personnel and customer to garner additional work in a sensible manner to build customer relations. Manage work crew (normally 6-10 millwrights) to complete work safely, accurately, economically, and within deadline. Show less

Jeannette, Pa; Houston, Tx; St. Louis, Mo

Customer Service Representative - Develop inspection/repair plans for Elliott and non Elliott turbomachinery. Estimate project cost and submit detailed inspection/repair plans with accompanying quote to customer. Interface with purchasing, technical services engineering, subcontractors, shop foreman/labor, and customer to complete project within specified deadline and profit margin.Project Engineer - Receive machinery contract in progress from sales and application engineering and see… Show more Customer Service Representative - Develop inspection/repair plans for Elliott and non Elliott turbomachinery. Estimate project cost and submit detailed inspection/repair plans with accompanying quote to customer. Interface with purchasing, technical services engineering, subcontractors, shop foreman/labor, and customer to complete project within specified deadline and profit margin.Project Engineer - Receive machinery contract in progress from sales and application engineering and see through to completion. Improve and approve engineered drawings and P&ID’s (piping and instrumentation diagram/drawing). Work with project manager to discuss/resolve contract to meet customer requirements, Elliott requirements, and API (American Petroleum Institute) specifications during manufacturing phase of turbo machinery. Issue purchase requisitions for all auxiliary systems/components. Derive and deliver specifications and data to vendors and/or purchasing for custom built product. Production Control Engineer - Maintain smooth work flow in manufacturing by writing “route sheets” for parts and material using Oracle e-business suite. Route sheets detail machining, assembly, and non destructive testing/inspection instructions derived from customer specifications, engineer drawings, and P&ID‘s. Interface with inspectors, purchasing, project engineer, and quality engineer to solve non conformance issues. Show less

Neville Island, Pa

Responsible for regulating degree of pulverization, bulk densities, and proper mixtures of various coals to ensure smooth operation/production from coke ovens. Operated and maintained complex system of conveyor belts, screening stations, and pulverization machines.

Master Of Business Administration

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering