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Actuation Specialist
Posted: 01/15/2025
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Function: Engineering, Sales - Technical
Job Number: 23930
Pay: $115,000-$150,000
Remote / Hybrid Jobs: On-Site
Job Description
A global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of advanced isolation solutions is seeking an Actuation Specialist to provide expertise in actuation systems and support business needs. The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and detail-oriented professional with experience in valve automation systems and actuator applications. Working proactively, the new team member will enhance operational success by ensuring quality and cost efficiency and collaborating with cross-functional teams while meeting customer and organizational objectives.
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Salary + Additional Benefits:
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Salary + Additional Benefits:
- $115,000-$150,000
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401K - company match
- 3 weeks of vacation + 7% gainsharing
- 1 day a week remote
Location:Â Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the subject matter expert for all actuation related topics. Able to explain complicated subjects clearly and concisely to all audiences.
- Coordinate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to provide customers with the best possible solutions to meet their requirements
- Coordinate with sales, engineering, and suppliers to provide customers with the best possible solutions to meet their requirements
- Review bid packages, including automation specifications & data sheets.
- Responsible for timely & competitive execution of actuator RFQ’s & quotations.
- Communicate with vendors to obtain competitive pricing, quotes etc.
- Make or verify actuator selections to ensure conformance to customer specifications and valve design inputs.
- Demonstrate solid understanding of actuation control systems & accessories (e.g. solenoids, limit switches, regulators, etc.).
- Work with all pertinent parties to achieve any necessary clarifications related to proposals.
- Actively participate in the documentation related to projects (e.g. drawings, schematics, circuit diagrams, consumption charts, etc.).
- Verbally and electronically communicate with customers, sales representatives, and distributors to offer support needed.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of actuation experience a mustÂ
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or business discipline
- Non-degreed candidates who have related work experience and can demonstrate they have the appropriate knowledge and skills will be considered
- Experience working for actuation manufacturer or valve automation centers (VAC's) specifying/selling brands such as: Bettis, Biffi, Morin, Auma, EIM, Rotork, Limitorque, Bernard Controls, etc.
- Familiarity with valve automation systems, components, and accessories
- Application and sizing expertise of actuators
- Experience with valve or actuation OEMs via manufacturing or distribution is required
- Ability to work with all levels of employees, management, customers, and suppliers
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel and experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
- Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
- Exhibit a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive, and energy
- Work well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills are critical
Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Robert Fragoso
Senior Search Director - Murray Technical
Specializing in matching talent with exciting opportunities in Engineering, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Operations, Project Management Supply Chain, and IT.
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