Field Service Estimator
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Business
Estimator
Ethos Energy is currently seeking a Field Service Estimator for our Santa Fe Springs, CA location. Who will be responsible for preparing and coordinating the preparation of proposals (either firm price or time and material) from conception to completion of industrial equipment. This includes estimating steam and/or gas turbines, reciprocating compressors and pumps of all sizes. You must also be willing to travel for short times to be present at job walks with potential customers.
This could be either driving long distances or flying to location.
- Reviews and evaluates Requests for Estimates.
- Prepares estimates and ensures timely completion of estimates and provides job tasks broken down by hours per task.
- Reviews estimates and revisions for completeness and accuracy.
- Navigate through job folders and proposal templates.
- Reviews requests for estimate documents and understands scope of work to estimate.
- Obtains pricing for materials and labor from subcontractors
- Have the ability to evaluate subcontractor costs and review for completeness.
- Where predetermined standard(s) are not available, makes an estimate based on experience and seeking input.
- Informs immediate supervisor of any observed inaccuracies or omissions in quoted items or computer databases.
NONSETSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Understands and maintains resource information on products, vendors, subcontractors, government requirements, etc.
- Attends departmental meetings, as required.
- Language Skills
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence. Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage and to draw and interpret graphs.
Computer Skills - To perform the job successfully, an individual should be proficient with estimating and spreadsheet software and should have knowledge of word processing software, e-mail and the use of the Internet.
- Must have at least 15 years experience working in industrial maintenance or have related experience estimating hours on the same.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or five years of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Annual Salary Range for this position is $70,00.00 - $90,000.00 based on experience and skills set
- Supportive company culture that values its employees
- Extra money in your paycheck - Employee Referral Bonus
- Personal Development & Career Succession Planning
- Company sponsored Perks & Discount programs
Ethos Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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