Principal Application Engineer

At Aggreko, we provide energy solutions so communities can thrive and businesses can grow. We bring power, heat and cooling to customers and communities wherever they need it.
We are hiring for a Principal Application  Engineer, a role that will help us to power progress for our customers

Position Summary

Provide specific engineering, applications and technical support through the preparation of project specific designs and supporting technical documentations in Sales bids and Operational projects.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Sales Teams to understand customer needs and to develop engineered solutions that are practical to implement, address the customer need and meet the required financial metrics, utilising standard Aggreko equipment where practical.
• Works closely with the Project Engineering team in order to develop the proposed technical solutions.
• Support the sales team by attending customer meetings and presenting technology and application overviews.
• Provide technical sales training for new and existing technologies.
• Responsible for the concept development and accuracy of  outline engineering for complex sales enquiries relating to conventional and renewable power plants.
• Provides Engineering advice to the Commercial team on the technical component of bids.
• Responsible for translating technical requirements from RFQ/Tender documents into solutions that meet the customer needs, are practically implementable.
• Support with material specifications and costing inputs for bespoke purchases. 
• Responsible for managing outline engineering and cost input deliverables in order to respond to RFQs / Tenders with contract vales exceeding >$10M USD (or equivilent).
• Displays a commitment to Operational Excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Aggreko place a strong emphasis on health, operational safety and environmental protection.  It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation.

What we’re looking for

• Engineering degree qualification. Chartered status would be advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the field of Power Engineering and/or renewables.
• Extensive knowledge of Aggreko gensets, load banks and TC equipment and associated applications
• Team player and personally enthusiastic
• Action-focussed – reliable, committed to completing tasks.
• Resilience – persistent, positive and self-reliant.
• Fully conversant with power generation equipment, Energy Storage systems, Solar PV & associated support infrastructure.
• Ability to view situations and conduct themselves in an objective and impartial manner.
• Positive Change orientation and motivator.
• Previous experience with direct customer interactions for high value contracts.
• Must be culturally sensitive and understand international business protocol.
• Able to travel internationally and extensively within Asia
• Cross cultural work experience is advantageous.

Why join Aggreko?

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

Our culture inspires and unites us to grow, change and deliver the best solutions for our customers. It means that we are:  

Dynamic. Although we’re sixty years old, it doesn’t feel like it when you work here. There’s a lot going on and our entrepreneurial spirit helps us to deliver at pace for customers and each other. 

Experts in what we do. We’re a team of experts who blend our experience and unique expertise to deliver precisely the right solution for customers. Our work is hugely varied; no two days are the same. And because of this, there are always opportunities for motivated people to learn and grow quickly. 

Innovative. We’re curious about how new ideas and technologies can benefit customers and simplify how we work. And that’s as true for our fleet, where we’re introducing hybrids and battery storage, as it is for improving the way we work together. 

Together. We’re a team of 6,000 people. We might be spread out across the globe, but because we’re inclusive and straightforward, and we hold each other to account, we work well together to get things done.  

Find out more and apply now.

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Equal employment opportunity

We welcome people from different backgrounds and cultures, and respect people’s unique skills, attitudes and experiences. We encourage everyone to be themselves at work because we know that’s how we do our best, for each other, for our customers, for the communities where we work, and for our careers.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.