Senior Engineer, Mechanical Integrity

Description

• Visualize and develop various load cases with different operating scenarios (dynamic and static) which include all physical properties of the vessel as applicable.
• Communicating with others to exchange information
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques.
• Provide leadership by learning, developing, and coordinating new techniques, standardizing procedures, and providing technical instruction and mentoring to department staff.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 25 pounds in all directions
• Develop and use hand and computer calculations, spreadsheets, programs, or other tools for design.
• Serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components based on crack growth concepts and fracture mechanics.
• Review vendor specifications and drawings, conduct technical evaluations, and ensure manufacturing or testing aligns with project requirements and codes.
• Develop models, analyze structures and components using FEA for compliance with internal KP standards and guidelines, project requirements and, codes and standards such as ASME Section III Division 5 and Section VIII Division 1 and 2.
• Work directly with other disciplines (manufacturing, procurement, civil, and others) to ensure well integrated design that meets manufacturability, cost competitiveness and other requirement.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• Perform stress analysis and post-processing of analysis data of vessels and components using both classic and finite element analysis methods.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
• Requires occasional extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
• Provide organized and well written reports and presentations to describe assumptions, steps taken, and results from work performed.
• Oversee project planning, including budgeting, resource allocation, and scheduling, ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Assist and provide guidance on field inspections, fabrication and installation of equipment.
• Implement design change procedures, ensuring that any modifications are reviewed, approved, and documented according to industry and organizational standards.
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others.
• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Organize and participate in methods like HAZOPs, FMEAs, and fault tree analyses to identify and mitigate mechanical and operational risks.
• Develop long-term strategies for component monitoring, maintenance scheduling, and end-of-life assessments for critical mechanical systems.
• Provide expertise in welding processes, materials selection, and relevant ASME/AWS codes, ensuring that manufacturing procedures align with quality standards.

Requirements

• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes
• Experienced with construction Codes and Standards specifically ASME Section III Division 5, Section VIII Division 1 and 2, or similar codes and standards.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues.
• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study.
• Proficient in structural analysis of mechanical components and pressure vessels.
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
• Requires occasional non-standard work-week hours
• 10+ years of experience in engineering organization involved in chemical, power or nuclear industry engineering design and analysis.
• Some travel may be required, up to 25%
• Experience in fatigue, corrosion, and high-temperature creep life assessment methodologies is desired.
• Must have Professional Engineering (PE) License, preferably in CA, or the ability to get certification within 12 months.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Familiarity with advanced materials, welding processes, and high-temperature alloys used in pressure vessel and component manufacturing is desirable.
• Demonstrated expertise in finite element analysis (e.g., ANSYS, ABAQUS).
• Familiar in SolidWorks modeling for vessel and component design.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team.
• Preferably have knowledge of fatigue, corrosion and high temperature creep life assessment using finite element analyses to meet latest codes and standard requirements.
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
• Must have PE certification or the ability to obtain license within 12 months
• Competent in writing software scripts to post-process analysis results.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

Benefits

• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Requires occasional working weekends
• Competitive compensation packages

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance