Technical Support Senior Engineer - Pipeline Simulation

Provide local and regional technical support for Pipeline Simulation products as part of a regional support center. This role troubleshoots complex software issues, reproduces problems customers are experiencing, investigates and proposes workarounds, and interfaces with Development to obtain solutions. This is a customer-facing role, responding to inquiries via telephone, email, and internet in a timely and friendly manner.

Document support issues and product defects in tracking tools, ensuring all steps needed to replicate the problem are well documented.

Provide quick turnaround to customers for issues reported, by priority.

Provide excellent customer service to increase customer service satisfaction rating per the Customer First program., * Coverage of and response to live inbound technical support cases

• Ability to handle the more complex and advanced cases and to provide support to junior level engineers
• Technical troubleshooting, analysis, and diagnosis of issues
• Issue replication / duplication
• Research into workarounds and solutions
• Documentation of activities and findings in a case tracking tool
• Maintain product knowledge and proficiency
• Knowledge transfer via technical documentation such as Tech Notes, remote sessions recordings, Articles, White Papers, Knowledge Objects
• Position will involve performing customer training
• Teaching Intermediate and Custom level courses
• Training junior engineers to get to the next technical level
• Position will require some travel to receive or to provide training, to visit a customer site for troubleshooting purposes or to attend meetings/conferences
• Staffing and presenting technical papers at conferences and events and being the face of technical support to our customers

• BS degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or Petroleum Engineering or higher.
• 5-10 years of experience in pipeline simulation.
• Experience with software application support or deployment in the Oil & Gas / Pipeline industry.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and hydraulic behavior.
• Applies engineering principles across a range of simulation products.
• Familiarity with model simulation and troubleshooting techniques.
• Programming experience (e.g., C++, Fortran) and basic networking knowledge are beneficial.
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills. Other languages a plus (mainly Portuguese and Spanish).
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5%-15% of the time, if required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and professionally.
• Skilled in managing difficult customer interactions and avoiding confrontation.

Desired skills

• Customer service and technical support experience.
• Instruction/training experience.
• Experience with AVEVA’s Pipeline Simulation products (e.g., PIM, PTS, SimSuite).

*Due to hybrid requirements, only candidates within a commutable distance (50-mile radius of the posted location) will be considered. Relocation is not provided.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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USA Benefits include:

Flex work hours, 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service, three paid volunteering days, primary and secondary parental leave, well-being support, medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

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Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers (https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/) .