Technical Specialist

We have an exciting opportunity for professionals with a process industry background, to join one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of bespoke filtration technology. Thanks to continued growth, this company has created a new role within the Sales Department, looking to add a Technical Specialist to their team.

Remote working role | Profit share scheme | Comprehensive benefits package  

As a Technical Specialist you’ll specify, cost, tender and win profitable orders for bespoke process filtration solutions, based on the Company’s technologies that serve a variety of industries.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Select and size a range of process filtration technology including cartridge, bag and activated carbon filters, coalescers and strainers
• Conceptually design suitable pressure vessels to suit the selected filtration technology
• Prepare bespoke cost estimates using historical information combined with sub vendor contractor enquired pricing
• Prepare techno-commercial tenders in line with customer requirements
• Resolve technical and commercial queries raised with the tender to reach an agreed position acceptable to all parties
• Prepare orders for handover to the project execution team, remaining involved initially to provide input to any changes required
• Provide after sales support to customers addressing any queries or issues with media and hardware performance
• Research and select suitable subcontractors and suppliers as demanded by project requirements
• Prepare and deliver presentations on company technology and solutions to customers
• Travel to customer and supplier sites when required to attend meetings and site visits in person
• Adherence and compliance to ISO standards and all health & safety requirements
• Attend the company’s office in Surrey a few times a year for Sales Meetings

Skills & Experience 

Essential

• A process industry background in either water treatment, pharmaceutical or oil sectors
• Familiar with a variety of process filtration and separation technologies, comfortable with sizing from first principles
• Familiar with design and construction principles of pressure vessels, knowledge of PED, ASME VIII, PD:5500 and EN:13445 design codes
• An understanding of material compatibility and corrosion principles
• Comprehension of enquiry documentation including process/mechanical datasheets and client specifications
• Experience in the preparation of tenders and supporting documentation
• Solid grounding in preparing cost estimates for bespoke fabricated equipment and solutions
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively with both internal & external partners and stakeholders
• Confident with Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Personal efficiency, time management skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands

Desirable

• Use of Pressure Vessel Design Software (i.e. PV Elite or VVD)
• Experience of selecting and sizing cartridge filters for liquid and gas applications

Benefits include 

Profit Share Scheme | Enhanced Pension | Paid Volunteering Days | Retail Discounts | Cycle to work | Gym discounts | Car maintenance scheme | Eye care policy | Saving and investments and debt advice | Voluntary private healthcare plans