Mechanical Engineering Consultant - Pressure Systems

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SIA) is currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering Consultant to join our Process Pressure Vessels team.

This role would participate as part of a dynamic team in the engineering analysis, condition assessment, and life prediction of pressure vessels, piping, and auxiliary equipment used in upstream and downstream petroleum refining, petrochemical, and chemical industries.

The position requires the individual to develop the skills to manage and coordinate the technical and administrative aspects of the work.

They are expected to actively participate in both internal and external training, development programs, conferences, and trade shows.

This position can be remote or based in our Denver, CO office.

Responsibilities and Qualifications :

• Technical : Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analysis of stationary equipment such as pressure vessels, piping, and storage tanks.
• Knowledge in the analysis of rotating equipment is a plus.
• Perform thermal heat transfer and structural stress analysis of pressure vessels, piping systems, and other plant structures using both classic and finite element analysis methods.
• Knowledge in fluid mechanics is a plus.
• Perform simple pressure vessel calculations using commercial software such as PV-Elite and / or Compress.
• Perform calculations for fatigue, corrosion, and crack initiation and growth mechanisms and fracture mechanics concepts employed for serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components.
• Knowledge in materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques is preferred.
• Assist with field inspections of plant equipment and development of risk-based inspection methods.
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques.
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in application of various codes and standards including ASME & API Prepare and oversee the preparation of written technical reports and presentations.
• Assist in fast paced engineering assessments that are project critical.

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