Where is the Head of APT AME role at Sulzer based?

This role is based in Houston, TX.

How many years of experience does this Head of APT AME role require?

The posting calls for at least 10 years of relevant experience.

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Head of APT AME

Sulzer · Houston, TX4w ago

BS-level Management / Director roles on Crosslinked list a median of $162k (91 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead Americas applications, process engineering, and proposal generation for mass transfer and separation technologies.

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Why it is interesting. Own technical solutions for revamps and debottlenecking in refining and petrochemical plants.

Might not be for you. Management role with no hands-on lab or R&D; focus on proposals and commercial support.

Computational or deskCustomer-facingManages peopleMid-size team Senior hires only

Adjacent materials roleStrong knowledge of trays, structured packing, random packing, internals, mist elimination, separators, static mixers and revamp solutions.

Seniority: Director+
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 10+ yrs
Industry: Oil & gas
Role: Management / Director
Schedule: Standard

Materials

trays1 rolestructured packingrandom packinginternalsmist eliminators

Benefits

401K plan with a 6% matchGym reimbursementPaid paternal leave

Role details

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 Head, Applications & Proposal Technology (APT) Americas is responsible for leading the Americas Applications, Process Engineering, Proposal Generation, Estimation Support, Value Engineering and Technical Support functions. The role leads development of technical solutions and proposals for new products, replacement-in-kind opportunities, turnaround replacement components, revamps, upgrades, debottlenecking projects and other MTCS opportunities while ensuring proposals are delivered on time, in full, and with high technical quality.

Essential Functions

Lead the Americas APT organization including application engineering, process engineering, proposal generation, estimation support, value engineering and technical subject matter expertise.
Own proposal generation activities for new products, replacement-in-kind opportunities, turnaround opportunities, revamps, upgrades, debottlenecking projects and other MTCS offerings.
Ensure proposals are delivered on time and in full while maintaining technical accuracy, competitiveness and responsiveness.
Provide technical support and direction to sales teams, proposal teams and customers.
Partner with Sales and Business Development to develop winning technical solutions and support profitable growth.
Support customer meetings, technical reviews and strategic pursuits.
Lead technical evaluation of installed-base opportunities, revamps and performance improvement projects.
Establish engineering standards, best practices, proposal processes and technical development programs.
Manage regional engineering workload, prioritization and capacity planning.
Lead, coach and develop application engineers, process engineers, proposal specialists and SMEs.

Qualifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.
10+ years of experience in mass transfer, separation technology, refining, petrochemical, chemical processing, LNG or related industries.
Leadership experience managing application engineering, proposal, estimation or technical organizations.
Strong knowledge of trays, structured packing, random packing, internals, mist elimination, separators, static mixers and revamp solutions.
Strong commercial acumen and customer-facing experience.

What we offer you

What We Offer You

PTO 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 paternal 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.