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Who We Are - Thermon

Thermon is a diversified technology company and a global leader in industrial process heating, temperature maintenance, environmental monitoring and temporary power distribution solutions. We deliver engineered solutions that enhance operational awareness, safety, reliability and efficiency to deliver the lowest total cost of ownership.

Thermon offers over 250 products, software and services across multiple brands, providing a range of offerings from boilers, transportation heaters, and liquid load banks to tubing bundles and heat trace. We are the silent guardians of critical infrastructure. From the relentless demands of chemical plants and the intricate networks of rail and transit to the vital pulse of power generation, we innovate solutions that ensure optimal operation, protect critical assets, and maximize efficiency.

We care deeply about the success of our customers, the well-being of our people, and the reliability of every product we design. This drives our unwavering commitment to safety and integrity in everything we do. Through collaboration, we unite a rich legacy of expertise with a trusted global team, partnering side-by-side with our customers. We transfer the warmth needed to make life work.

Overview

The Estimator responsibilities includes analyzing customer's scope of work, specification and requirements for project quotations to ensure proposals are accurate. Collaborate with Sales and Construction to finalize the proposal.

A successful Estimator will need to have the ability to keep organized and balance responsibilities through appropriate prioritization in order to meet deadlines and ensuring processes and systems are followed and run smoothly. This position will be a vital resource for estimating team and will require a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities include

• Responsible for estimating project cost based on specified project requirements. Collaborating with the sales and construction teams to create a proposal.
• Analyze and organize documents received with customer Request for Quote.
• Collaborate, analyze, and submit proposals for insulation materials and services as required for Thermon projects in US&LAM Region.
• Create a bill of materials (BOM) for the project based on the cost estimate.
• Communicate with engineering and construction the projects requirements and bid philosophies.
• Expected to learn and develop skills for estimating of heat tracing systems.
• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
• Prepare an estimate reports detailing all of the costs associated with the project.
• Present cost estimates to Sales management.
• Input cost data into the SET.
• Notice differences between estimated cost and actual cost.
• Read and understand customer specifications and requirements for a project.
• Communicate and work with the Regional estimating and sales teams to prepare proposals.
• Coordinate with Thermon sales, design, construction field service and project management to effectively provide estimates, proposals and turnover of projects to a Project Team.
• Establish preliminary designs and cost estimates using piping and equipment take-offs, current material pricing and accurate labor rates.
• Write proposals for projects involving design, supply and installation of heat tracing.
• Communicate with customers verbally, in person and via electronic communication.
• Maintain files and accurately document all projects.
• Regularly review and remain current on Thermon products, Operating Procedures, Quality Procedures and Manufacturing Specifications.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience in Electrical Technology and/or Mechanical/Piping Technology
• Minimum of 2 years minimum experience working as a Heat Trace Estimator.
• Work experience in mechanical and/or electrical heat trace engineering/design is a plus
• Work experience in industrial estimating, electrical, mechanical, insulation, steam heat tracking installation and construction is a plus.
• Ability to review and understand P&IDs. Follow product flow paths and zone process heaters
• Ability to read piping isometrics, equipment detail and instrument details in order to provide accurate take-offs for heat tracing systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Advance excel experience is a plus

Key Characteristics, Competencies and Skills

• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Skill base should include mathematics, critical thinking, writing, grammar and communication.
• Advanced analytical and math skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical drawings, specifications and requirements.
• Knowledge of how estimating work process.
• Knowledge of US and international insulation standards.
• Knowledge of insulation materials, technical specifications, data, compositions.
• Knowledge of NOM, CINI, ASTM, NFPA standards.
• Problem solving - identification of issues and systematic approach to solutions.
• Confident, self-assured and optimistic about change management initiatives and ability to deliver superior results to the business.
• Strong business acumen, attention to detail, responsive, follow-up skills, and ability to influence and work with managers and employees of all levels in a matrix organization.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Typing Skills