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Role Description

The Rotating Equipment, Vibration, Dynamics (REVD) mechanical engineer resolves piping, machinery, and structural problems at oil/gas and petrochemical industrial facilities to improve structural reliability and eliminate fatigue concerns. This includes:

• Field acquisition and analysis of vibration data
• Determination of root cause of vibration problems
• Developing vibration control methods to reduce vibration levels

This position requires high competence in the use of the following vibration analysis tools:

• Data acquisition systems
• Accelerometers
• Pressure transducers
• Microphones
• Strain gauges
• Modal testing
• Operating deflection shapes
• Motion amplification

The analytical tools utilized in this position include:

• Hand calculations
• Advanced modal and stress analysis using FEA

The analytical methods include:

• Acceptability evaluations
• Fatigue methods
• Stress methods using the API 579 Fitness for Service Code
• ASME Section VIII Division 2 Design by Analysis Requirements
• ASME B31.3 Process Piping
• Other API machine standards

This position is estimated to travel on average of 25% of the time, however more travel could become available depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated multidisciplinary engineer with a mechanical background
• Interest in developing expertise in fixed equipment and rotating machinery
• Comfortable taking initiative to tackle open-ended problems
• Demonstrates initiative to support expedited client requests and emergency/rush projects
• Ability to execute consulting projects independently and as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong working knowledge of:
• Fundamentals of stress analysis, strength of materials, and mechanical vibrations
• Vibration data acquisition and analysis
• Finite element analysis
• API 579 Fitness for Service
• ASME Section VIII Division 2
• ASME B31.3 Process Piping
• API Machine Standards
• Ability to provide project management, analytical, and technical review support
• Willingness to develop required skill-sets under the guidance of rotating equipment subject matter experts
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mechanical Engineering in relevant industries
• Ideal candidate will have either a P.E. license or be able to obtain professional license status within 1-2 years
• Desire to perform on-site data collection and vibration testing at client sites

Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Able to work comfortably and safely in industrial environments, such as oil refineries
• Ability to work in outdoor environments in ambient conditions
• Climbing ladders
• Carrying backpack with mobile vibration measurement equipment
• May require lifting up to 50 pounds at times
• Able to travel as needed

Benefits

• Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case
• The wage range listed for this role takes into account various factors including skill sets, experience, and training
• Participation in ongoing random drug testing and background check programs