Oil States

Sr Project Specialist

Oil States • $75K — $95K *
Oklahoma City, OK 73160In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in developing customer quotations in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Exceptional knowledge of OSI-OKC Piper products and services.
  • Ability to perform basic math for cost and margin calculations.
  • Authorized Driver status as per company policy.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key customer accounts and long-term contracts.
  • Assist with sales analysis and inventory forecasting.
  • Review customer inquiries and project specifications for suitable products.
  • Collaborate with departments to meet customer specifications.
  • Respond to inquiries about pricing, availability, and shipping.
  • Provide official quotations using a cost-plus basis.
  • Train and assist sales staff in handling customer inquiries.

Benefits

  • Engage in a challenging role with direct customer impact.
  • Collaborate across various departments enhancing teamwork skills.
  • Opportunity for professional development in project management.
  • Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that fosters problem-solving.
  • Participate in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs for workplace safety.
Full Job Description
Oil States Piper Valve is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of

SR PROJECT SPECIALIST

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

In our organization, the Sr Project Specialist has a critical and challenging role in helping achieve innovation and meeting our commitments as a primary point of contact for key customers and long-term contract customers by providing a professional response to all customer inquiries including quotations, contract review, project management, and customer contact duties to set clear price and delivery expectations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain and manage key customer accounts and long-term contracts.
  • Assist the Inside Sales Manager with item sales analysis, sales trends, customer demand, and inventory forecasts.
  • Assist with development of departmental policies and procedures.
  • Receive and review customer inquiries regarding specifications and product utilization.
  • Read, interpret, and analyze customer project specifications to determine appropriate product offering with regards to stated service requirements.
  • Collaborate with multiple departments including but not limited to Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Quality to determine the ability to meet documented customer specifications.
  • Respond to customer inquiries regarding all aspects of the inquiry including but not limited to pricing, availability, shipping, and invoicing using various communication tools.
  • Provide official quotations for customer inquiries primarily using a cost-plus basis.
  • Accurately calculate estimated costs for products not previously supplied.
  • Create and maintain the required documents for project orders. This may include inspection test plans, production schedules, vendor documents, approval documents, and other required forms.
  • Receive and respond to any customer complaints in a timely and professional manner.
  • Train and assist other Sales employees in responding to customer inquiries.
  • Perform all tasks as required of a Safety Sensitive position.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Process customer Purchase Orders by entering Sales Orders into the ERP system.
  • Participate in and/or chair project kick off meetings and contract review meetings as required.
  • Provide project management for project orders that require additional attention or is required by the customer.
  • Provide Customers with Product or Service information.
  • Utilize project management skills to provide progress reports, milestone meetings, and tracking progress internally.
  • Coordinate third party inspection agents as required.
  • Create commercial invoices, packing slips and shipping marks for international orders as required.
  • Create mock invoices for staged payment orders and process any credits needed for returned goods.
  • Effectively and efficiently use time to safely perform duties.
  • Complete all paperwork in required manner and time.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to learn to produce new products, use new procedures, and embrace and support change.
  • Follow and support established HSE programs.
  • Report any unsafe situations to appropriate Management Team member if necessary.
  • All other duties or tasks as assigned.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Ability to project a professional company image through both oral and written communications.
  • Ability to maintain an exceptional knowledge of OSI-OKC Piper products and services.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to use basic math skills to calculate margins and estimated costs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with people.
  • Strong problem-solving and analysis skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects daily in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to speak, write and read the English language.
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team on a broad variety of projects.
  • Willingness to work additional hours to meet tight deadlines.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field. Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
  • Five (5) years direct experience in developing customer quotations in a manufacturing setting.
  • Must obtain and maintain Authorized Driver status as defined by the Oil States Company Vehicles and Drivers policy.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Occasional lifting to 30 pounds.
  • Extended walking, sitting, and/or standing.


TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

  • Frequent use of computer equipment to include but not limited to laptop computer, monitors, keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, and telephone.
  • Frequent use of company designated software programs to include but not limited to ERP, employee time tracking software, and office productivity software packages.
  • Potential to drive company vehicles or personal vehicles for business purposes.


QUALITY/CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPLICATIONS

  • Directly impacts workplace safety through active participation in OSI-OKC Piper HSE programs and safe work practices.
  • Directly impacts customer satisfaction through direct and indirect customer communications, communication response times, product offerings, pricing, and delivery terms.
  • Indirectly impacts quality of product through the coordination of contact review and order entry processes.


SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive Position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act.

SR PROJECT SPECIALIST

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About Oil States

Oil States International, Inc. is a global oilfield products and services company serving the drilling, completions, subsea, production and infrastructure sectors of the oil and gas industry. The company's headquarters are in Houston, Texas, and it has more than 25 locations around the world. Oil States International was founded in 1995 and has grown through a series of acquisitions and strategic investments. The company's products and services include drilling equipment, well completion systems, subsea production systems, pipeline products, and more. Oil States International is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers and maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and environmental responsibility.
Learn more about Oil States
Size
2,373 employees
Market Cap
$453.9 million
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
-$468.3 million
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
-3.8%
Revenue
$638 million
NASDAQ
OIS
* Ladders Estimates

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