Estimator
sulzer · La Porte, United States
Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role
The Estimator is responsible for generating repair scopes/estimates for the customer and sales teams and conducting technical analysis of product configurations to determine customer-specific pricing.
This job profile is intended for early-career professionals who apply broad theoretical knowledge and require the ability to investigate and analyze problems. Solutions are typically discussed/verified with a more senior member.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Observes Company Safety Policy and Procedures; follow and support all STS Safety Policies and ISO Procedures.
- Coordinators between multiple departments to complete inspections and recommendations in a timely manner
- Create Standard Service profiles with in currently used program
- Create, review and modify service profiles to improve accuracy of department Instructions, budgeted shop cost, and quotation language.
- Combine service profiles to complete project action items.
- Identify project action items for adders, additional scopes of work, etc.
- Gathering and reviewing recommendations and associated shop costs.
- Gathering and reviewing quotes for outside vendor services.
- Review and edit quote language and presentation.
- Review detailed cost report and quote presentation with production and submit to sales.
- Maintain quality notes and files for each completed quotation
- Work with other Estimators to improve efficiency and accuracy with in the Estimating Department.
- Maintain LEAN objectives within the department.
- Complete company-required training.
- Proactively engage and support company initiatives designed to promote a culture of safe working, environmental protection and continual improvement.
- Comply with the requirements of risk assessments and safety procedures.
- Use PPE as identified in risk assessments or other related safety documents.
- Do not undertake activities that have not been risk assessed, or where an assessment is not available or understood.
- Report any instances of spillage, uncontrolled exposure or other related safety issues to their line manager.
- Ensure the correct use of waste segregation facilities and the efficient use of natural resources and raw materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent combined with relevant work experience, OR a bachelor's degree in a related discipline with no previous professional experience required
- Strong computer, written, and oral skills
- Must be able to work overtime when necessary
What we offer you
- 15+ days of paid time off and 12 company-paid holidays
- 401k plan with a 6% match
- Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, Life, short-term & long-term disability
- Health savings account matching
- Motivating wellness program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid parental leave
- Gym reimbursement
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.