What is the Opportunity?
As an Application Engineer on our rapidly expanding Ovivo-Alar team, you will have the opportunity to be a key contributor in the development and growth of our product line of custom designed solutions that make a difference for our industrial wastewater customers. In this role you will research, collect, and report information for the costing and design of our DAF (Dissolved Air Flotation) products and other innovative solutions. General knowledge of dissolved air flotation (DAF) and / or thickening equipment a plus but not required.
The role will be based out of Salt Lake City, UT with a hybrid work schedule, 50% in office and 50% from home. Some travel of 10-20% (This role could also office out of our facility in Mokena, IL.)
What is the role?
- Prepare cost estimates on materials and labor using marketing information, product standards, reference jobs, engineering pre-design and established guidelines.
- Review estimates with the product groups to ensure that scope/specifications and estimates are compatible
- Attend Job Review (kickoff) meetings.
- Prepare "as sold" final estimates and establish estimated profit margin.
- Participate in cost reductions programs.
- Maintain up to date files of material cost.
- Work with product managers and others to develop estimating models, database and automated programs to reduce the time required to generate estimates and improve their accuracy
- Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
Does this sound like you?
education, training and experience
- Minimum two (2) years post-secondary education from an accredited college or university with two (2) or more years cost estimating custom engineered/fabricated equipment experience with directly related products, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Requires basic knowledge of water, wastewater and industrial industry to include marketing, product application, equipment manufacturing, hydraulics and flow controls, construction techniques and biological process.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read and interpret process & instrumentation diagrams, mechanical & structural drawings and specifications.
- Ability to multitask projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
communication skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex industry related documents.
- Ability to resolve complaints and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries.
- Ability to understand English, at advanced level, via written and verbal communication.
Independent judgement, decision making & problem solving Ability to make decisions using independent judgement in situations requiring the use of a single variable in standard situations.
other skills and abilities Computer Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, Auto-CAD other MS Office programs and company standard software.
Travel: Ability to travel (10-20%).
Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you any way.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER
At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. We offer:
Hybrid work environment - while most of your time will be spent in the office, you'll be equipped to work between the office and remotely.
Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
- 401k Match of 3%
- Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays
- Three weeks of PTO to start hire date determines number of PTO hours for the first year
- Roll over of 40 PTO hours to the following year
- Sixteen personal hours hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year
- Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance.
- Profit sharing
At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect.
Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together.
About Ovivo
Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable.
Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo : https://careers.ovivowater.com/
As well as https://www.alarcorp.com