Lead Designer - Heat Trace

The Role

In coordination with the PM (when one is assigned), responsible for the completion of the heat tracing systems per customer specifications to successfully ensure customer satisfaction and Thermon profitability. Communicate with the client on all technical matters and commercial matters (if the Lead Designer is also the PM on the project). Manage the engineering hours on the project and effectively generate manpower requirements for the project for an efficient execution.

This role will report to the Manager, Engineering and will be based out of 8880 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77061 (Near Hobby Airport).

What You Will Do

• Responsible for the review of all project specifications and documentation necessary to develop a thorough understanding of the scope of work.
• Responsible for developing the Project Design Criteria (if applicable)
• Responsible for communicating project requirements to the team members, along with expectations on quality, schedule or other restrictions of technical nature.
• Responsible for ensuring that all team members follow the Quality Plan and take corrective actions where deficiencies occur.
• Responsible for leading all technical aspects of the project, including but not limited to project set-up, choice of technical tools to be used in the project, identifying the roles of the team members, appropriately allocating work within the team.
• Responsible for identifying and evaluating scope creep in the project and communicating it to the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer).
• Responsible for communicating with the Project Manager (if different from the Lead Designer) the evolving requirements on the schedule, staffing and budget deviations upon discovery.
• Responsible for maintaining the Project Design folder structure.
• Provides input in the development of Global and Regional tools and procedures as required.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

To be successful in this role you will possess

• Ability to work autonomously and drive results, self-driven and motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Superior teamwork skills across a multi-faceted organization
• Is technically proficient/accomplished in heat tracing design, as well as has an appropriate technical knowledge of Piping & Insulation Systems, Electricity, and P&IDs, governing Codes
• Able to mentor team members and fuel the desire for technical growth, encourages and acknowledges individual improvement
• Promotes a healthy open team environment while conveying the serious nature of Thermon business
• Understands and is able to carry out Project Management tasks if required and possesses the skills of a competent Project Manager
• Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes risks, supports change, encourages innovation and solves problems creatively
• Communicates effectively both verbally and written to team members, supervisor, and internal/external customers

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field considered with industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in prior manufacturer or EPC experience

We Are

Thermon, Inc., (NYSE: THR) is an Industrial Technology company headquartered in Austin, Texas. Through its global network, Thermon provides safe, reliable and mission critical industrial process heating solutions. Thermon serves the global energy, power generation and chemical markets to provide innovative solutions for industrial heating applications by deeply understanding our customers' needs. Thermon specializes in providing complete flow assurance, process heating, temperature maintenance, freeze protection and environmental monitoring solutions. Our values of Care, Commit and Collaborate are the bedrock of how we conduct business both internally and externally.

Thermon has an established record of innovation and excellence. We recognize this is only possible with the hard work and dedication of our employees. We strive to maintain a dynamic and diverse workforce.

We offer environments where collaboration, mentoring and professional growth are encouraged. Ideal candidates for our team will recognize the value of being a part of an organization that not only provides a competitive wage but that also promises a great career.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.