Sales Application Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

Job Number	1915503
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	Oil & Gas
About Us	GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water, transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at www.ge.com GE Oil & Gas (www.ge.com/oilandgas) is a world leader in advanced technology equipment and services for all segments of the oil and gas industry, from drilling and production, LNG, pipelines and storage to industrial power generation, refining and petrochemicals. We also provide pipeline integrity solutions, including inspection and data management. As part of our 'Innovation Now' customer focus and commitment, GE Oil & Gas leverages technological innovation from other GE businesses, such as aviation and healthcare, to continuously improve oil and gas industry performance and productivity. GE Oil & Gas employs more than 12,000 people worldwide and operates in over 70 countries
Posted Position Title	Sales Application Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sales
Function Segment	Functional Management
City	Abu Dhabi
Relocation Expenses	Yes
Role Summary/Purpose	Work closely within the ITO team to lead and drive technical proposals as per business / projects requirements
Essential Responsibilities	The Application Engineer demonstrates strong technical leadership to meet the business objectives of Turbo-machinery business in the MENAT region. In this role, you will be responsible to develop and follow-up on technical proposals for all business segments within the Oil & Gas Industry in compliance with GE Oil & Gas product policies and International Standards. You shall coordinate with internal functions like Engineering, Product Leadership, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Testing and Commercial Operation teams to successfully resolve Instrumentation & Controls technical matters related to specific customer project specifications. You shall be responsible for carrying out technical clarification meetings & negotiations with customer from early conceptual project stage until commencement of project execution. You shall be responsible to define the proposal cost base and deliver the project to execution team with the highest quality by ensuring all technical and safety triggers have been mitigated. You shall champion the company new product initiatives and drive growth by influencing and working with customers at early project stage. You shall be willing to travel to support product application engineers, commercial operation and regional sales teams on technical discussions as and when needed. You shall be able to work autonomously, taking lead in developing complex solutions, under pressure and with tight deadlines.
Qualifications/Requirements	• Bachelor degree or Master’s degree of science in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication or Computer sciences Engineering • Min. 5- 7 years of experience in Turbo-machinery Companies (OEMs) or Maintenance Operations for NOCs / IOCs or International EPCs. • Excellent knowledge of Turbo-machinery Instrumentation & Control systems on Centrifugal Compressors, Gas Turbines, Reciprocating Compressors, Steam Turbines & VFDs • Excellent knowledge on MK VIe, Compressor & Antisurge control systems, Process controls. PLC based control systems, DCS, Bently Nevada systems & Instrumentation • Support new product introduction in the market • Customer Centric Approach • Basic Financial skills • Ability to work in a multi-cultural team within a matrix organization • Strong communication & presentation skills. Ability to influence customers with GE solutions • Strong technical attitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems • Computer proficiency • Fluent in English • Available to travel at short notice
Desired Characteristics	• Good knowledge on International Engineering Standards for the Oil & Gas Industry • Familiarization with project specifications of NOCs / IOCs • Control system design architecture & philosophy • Able to understand detailed P&IDs and control schematics • Good knowledge on electrical packaged items like Motor Control Center, AC/DC UPS system, transformers etc • Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and work simultaneously on multiple activities • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills • Familiarity with GE Oil & Gas products and applications would be beneficial • Green belt qualification (GE employees only)