Forward Engineer

Remote
Full Time
Mid Level

Did you start in the Oil Field and are now tired of unpredictable work hours?

Voovio's platform is manufacturing's Digital SME (subject matter expert) for operators. We solve the biggest pains of losing experienced personnel, onboarding new hires and eliminating unplanned downtime in the process industry. We serve the biggest manufacturers in the process industry and manufacturing, including BASF, Chevron, Tesla, Linde, P66 and many more. We are seeking Forward Engineers to work with our customers in the plant to capture their experts' knowledge and transform it into our Knowledge Automation platform. 

Location: Gulf Coast area. Regular travel to customer sites all over the US.  

Travel: 30-50% 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with customer Subject Matter Experts (all levels in manufacturing; managers/operators) and collect/review/clarify information related to customer operating procedures. 

  • Analyze customer operating procedures for completeness and enable the discussion with plant SMEs to ensure plant operating practice(s) are in line with operating procedure(s). 

  • Take photographs of process areas inside refineries, chemical plants and other manufacturing facilities. 

  • Develop project milestone proposals that detail execution timeline. 

  • Develop and build Voovio’s simulation solution using our proprietary tools. 

  • Liaise closely with our Sales, Operations and Production teams on project development, identifying new opportunities with customers. 

  • Work (virtually) with our production team in Spain. 

Skills and qualities: 

  • Experience working in the oil & gas industry. 

  • Ability to read and understand technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures. 

  • Ability to translate written procedures into actionable manufacturing tasks. Ability to problem solve. 

  • Confident and proven record of using software applications (must be a fast learner).  

  • Must be team-oriented, working with customer and Voovio personnel at varying levels of responsibility.  

  • Effective Project Management and ability to clearly communicate project milestones and status. 

  • Able to work remotely and alone with support from our US and Spain offices. 

  • Self-starter and Results Focused. 

  • Highest ethical standards. 

  • Detail Oriented. 

Qualifications: 

  1. EITHER a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline 

  1. OR have a PTEC or Associate Degree in technical or manufacturing college 

  • Must be computer literate and familiar with standard software tools.   

  • Candidates must have a valid US passport, legal status to work in the US.

  • Must have a vehicle. 

Compensation: 

  • Salary: Competitive 

  • Health: Competitive company plans available 

  • 401k Plan available 

  • Mileage reimbursement, daily M&IE stipends and ability to earn extra vacation days.

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