Application Engineer - ETS

Vinson is a leading distributor of industrial process control, pressure protection, control systems, and services in the southwest region of the US including North, East, West Texas, Oklahoma, Western Arkansas, and New Mexico. 
 
The Inside Sales/Applications Engineer serves as a pre-sales and post order resource to internal and external customers for technical and commercial information and solutions for the Systems and Services group, which represents products from Emerson’s Remote Automation Solutions business unit.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
 

• Represent Vinson Process Controls to customers by providing technical and commercial information related to our Remote Automation Solutions for the Oil and Gas and Process Industries, including Remote Terminal Units, Electronic Flow Measurement, Telemetry, Digital Transformation, and SCADA System applications
• Daily interface with customers via telephone, email, and in person for the proper selection of equipment and/or solutions, development and submittal of quotations, follow-up with customers and processing of customer orders.
• Interact with Vinson account managers, Vinson management and factory contacts at manufacturers regarding customer quotations, account plans, competitive situations, technical solutions, applications, market tendencies, customer correspondence, inventory and delivery.
• Provide some level of technical assistance to customers in the selection, start-up and maintenance of products represented by Vinson.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, with or without reasonable accommodation.

 

Education, Skills and/or Experience:

·         Applicable technical and/or sales experience with engineered products in the industrial process control or oil and gas industry or equivalent engineering or operations experience in these industries.
·         Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Petroleum or Chemical Engineering or Industrial Distribution Degree from accredited university or 5-10 years of applicable experience in lieu of B.S. engineering degree.
·         Commitment to providing a high level of customer service, demonstrates an entrepreneurial business acumen, AND can balance these goals to the mutual success of our customers and Vinson
·         Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills in order to develop strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.
·         Ability to multi-task, manage a demanding workload, take ownership of customer quotes and orders and adhere to deadlines.
·         Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented environment.
·         Basic PC skills and ability to utilize and learn various software applications such as MS Office and SAP

 

Physical and Mental:

·         Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English
·         Ability to operate office machinery (telephone, copier, fax, PC)
·         Ability to comprehend complex information, perform math calculations, logical reasoning, and manage ambiguous situations
·         Some auto and air travel will be required with this position (<10%)