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Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services

Applications Engineer

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Riddings, United kingdom

Junior

Freelance

22-01-2026

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Skills

Sales Training

Job Specifications

Job Title

Applications Engineer

Location

Alfreton

About Us

Transvac is a world leader in providing innovative, custom-designed Ejector systems for the process industries. With 50+ years of experience and thousands of Ejectors supplied, we have built a strong reputation backed by a comprehensive list of worldwide references across various industries, including energy, oil & gas, water, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Job Summary

You will become an integral part of a friendly and collaborative team of like-minded people, assisting the Sales Department in the preparation of our bids and then contractual requirements for Flare Gas Recovery systems (and other packages) for our international Oil and Gas clients. You will assist with the development of Packaged Ejectors Systems for our clients.

Responsibilities

Define Project Scope and Objectives – Work alongside our Sales and Process team to establish clear goals and design requirements for a particular project.
Gather Basic Design Data – We need basic design data, process, and performance parameters. This maybe from review of client documentation or meetings with the client, be that face to face or via MS Teams, or handed over from our Sales team.
Process flow diagrams (PFDs) – Flowcharts that describe the major processes and equipment, etc. These can be produced by you or, can be produced by our CAD team, under your guidance and with the assistance of the Sales and Process Teams.
Develop the Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) – Identify control systems, valves, and piping configurations. This will be a collaborative effort between the Process Team, Sales Team and you. Following this, prepare an equipment list.
Material & Energy Balances – Input-output relationships/efficiency of the process. This is the responsibly of the Process team, however, the ability to understand these will be a benefit.
Design Equipment Specifications – Define mechanical and operational details for the major equipment. This is a major part of this role. The ability to extract the correct requirements for a particular piece of equipment, prepare an enquiry to our suppliers, then scrutinize their quotations to ensure compliance with the project standards is very important.
Provide feedback to various departments — Include standards that must be met, operational best practices (e.g. Provide the Design team with any equipment installation requirements to include in the layout) and be proactive in taking any ‘lessons learned’ forward to new projects.
Prepare Documentation & Review – Assemble the pack of completed information to hand over to the Project Managers when the project moves from a bid to a contract.

Basic Qualifications

Degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng).
Previous involvement in supporting packaged systems design.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
At least three years of relevant industry experience.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently in high-pressure situations.
Commercial awareness and business acumen.
Right to Work in the UK

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based

What We Offer

Holiday entitlement
Pension scheme
Medical Cash Plan Cover
Death in Service Benefit
Electric Car Scheme
10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
Employee Assistance Program
Comprehensive product training and full internal support.

About the Company

For over 145 years, Ingersoll Rand has provided a wide range of technologically advanced, highly reliable and low maintenance air compressors. We have deep knowledge of the needs of the industry and the demands placed on productivity, making us leaders in the field. We stand behind our products and services and beside our customers during planning, installation, and maintenance. Know more