Director of Application Engineering

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

TAS Energy Inc. is a leading modular manufacturing company specializing in innovative solutions for various industries. We design, engineer, and produce modular components and systems that streamline construction processes, enhance efficiency, and promote sustainability.

The Director of Application Engineer will work as a bridge between customers and engineering teams in performing equipment sizing and selections per customer specifications and assist in the preparation of formalized proposals. The Director of Application Engineer interfaces with sales in determining optimal solutions (i.e., modifying existing designs and technologies) for our customers, which is directly connected to the company’s bottom line.

Key Job Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of application engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Develop and execute the strategic vision for the application engineering department in alignment with the Company's overall objectives.Manage the execution of application engineering projects, including resource allocation, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.Interface with Sales Managers, P&L Leaders, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Electrical and Controls Engineers, and with Service Engineers and Technicians to help develop formalized proposals.Design systems and size and select equipment such as chillers, pumps, motors, basic instrumentation, etc. by reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, or computer-generated reports.Review and evaluate customer specifications and draft deviations/exceptions lists.Seek equipment quotes and develop package costing. Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to develop package costs.Help draft the proposal, with a particular focus on the technical scope and exceptions. Analyze designs and systems for compliance with NEC, NFPA, and other relevant codes.Act as a technical advisor to clients, providing expertise on product capabilities, customization options, and engineering solutions to address specific project needs.Other responsibilities as assigned by TAS.

Job Skills

10 years of experience performing engineering calculations, and equipment sizing/selections for mechanical systems (i.e. chillers, boilers, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, cooling towers, coils), preferably in the datacenter industry.10 years of experience with industrial HVAC, energy service contracting (ESCO) or central refrigeration plant experience.Advanced experience defining systems using simulation software, such as, Ansys, AFT & GT Pro;Advanced experience reviewing client specifications and drafting exceptions;Advanced experience with compliance analysis of NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE and other relevant codes;Experience with manufacturing processes of mechanical systems;Demonstrated proficiency in drafting with AutoCAD;Demonstrated proficiency in technical and proposal writing;Advanced user of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and especially Excel)10% international and domestic travel required.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field is required.10 years of experience as an Application Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, or related position

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.

Company Overview

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do! When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered company with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus. We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds: a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications. TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.2m sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways. TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.

TAS’ fastest growing business is the datacenter market. By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery.

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals. More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has implemented a non-smoking hiring policy effective January 1, 2012, under which Individuals considered for employment will need to pass a drug test which includes a nicotine panel.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.