Engineer Fracture Mechanics SME
Magnolia, TX - USA
Job Summary
The Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME will provide on-site support for field inspections condition assessments and run repair replace recommendations in their specializations (Design Electrical Material Mechanical or Structural Engineer). Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and/or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers site management and leadership team. Review of equipment histories applicable service bulletins and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for gas turbines. Support our culture for safety environmental compliance quality and diversity. May mentor and/or supervise peers.
- Grow fracture mechanics and integrity engineering revenue through new and existing oil and gas clients
- Own client relationships with operators PRCI members and integrity teams including technical scoping proposals and follow-on work
- Lead fitness-for-service and engineering critical assessments of cracks dents corrosion and their interactions (API 579/ASME FFS-1 API 1183)
- Assess crack-like features such as SCC seam weld and girth weld flaws and fatigue cracks
- Author and review client deliverables and present findings to operators regulators and at industry forums
- Collect information from clients prepare project scopes and plans and deliver cost estimates
- Conduct studies and generate observations and data as required by project plan
- Develop draft reports and work with the Technical Experts as needed to finalize for client delivery
- Deliver exceptional professional customer service with various industrial companies internal and external stakeholders etc.
- Other work duties as assigned.
- 9 15 years of experience in specialized field (Design Materials Mechanical or Structural Engineering)
- Bachelors degree in Engineering; Masters or PHD preferred
- 10 years in pipeline or pressure-equipment integrity with demonstrated fracture mechanics expertise
- Established network across oil and gas operators with a track record of winning and growing work
- Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations (Mega Rule MAOP reconfirmation ECA) ILI technologies and material property characterization (Charpy CTOD J-R fracture toughness)
- Proficiency with FEA and fracture/fatigue tools (e.g. Abaqus ANSYS)
- Strong technical knowledge in applicable field (Design Materials Mechanical or Structural Engineering)
- Analytical/investigation skills excellent verbal and written communication skills high energy customer-focused and a positive success-oriented attitude
- Competitive Salary
- Medical dental and supplemental insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Office environment with limited physical effort continuous mental effort and frequent complex requests for assistance.
- Travel may be required.
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:
- Endurance such as sitting standing walking climbing or driving and frequency/duration in which action is required.
NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering consulting and geospatial solutions that help clients plan design and optimize infrastructure buildings utilities and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise data and innovative thinking to create resilient high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions alongside Acuren we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.
Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.
At NV5 we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo continuously improve and turn insight into smarter designs plans and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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