Forward Engineer

Summary

Join Voovio, a digital SME for manufacturing operators, as a Forward Engineer! Work with clients in the Gulf Coast area and across the US (30-50% travel) to capture expert knowledge and build our Knowledge Automation platform. Collaborate with plant SMEs, analyze operating procedures, and develop project proposals. You'll use our proprietary tools, liaise with internal teams, and work virtually with our Spanish production team. This role requires experience in the oil & gas industry and strong technical documentation skills. A bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical/manufacturing associate's degree is required.

Requirements

• 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
• EITHER a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar discipline 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

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

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Competitive company health plans available
• 401k Plan available
• Mileage reimbursement, daily M&IE stipends and ability to earn extra vacation days