Senior Mechanical Engineer- Rotating Equipment, Vibration & Dynamics Field Engineering & Inspection Group (Various Locations)

Position Overview:

This opening is for a senior or intermediate Mechanical Engineer role within the REVD Field Engineering and Inspection (FEI) Group, reporting to the REVD FEI Group Head. This position involves frequent interaction and collaboration with members of the REVD FEI Group, REVD Consulting Group, and Mechanical & Structural (M&S) Teams.

The Rotating Equipment, Vibration, Dynamics FEI is in search of a highly motivated individual with a strong mechanical engineering background, eager to develop subject matter expertise in both fixed equipment and rotating machinery engineering. The primary responsibility of this role will be the execution and technical mentorship of piping vibration assessments and risk-analysis of in-service refinery equipment. Identifying, understanding, troubleshooting, and performing severity analysis of flow, machinery, acoustic, and pulsation-induced vibration and dynamics problems in piping, structures, and fixed equipment.

Field work will be performed at multiple North American refineries providing oversight, technical mentorship of the work produced by junior engineers and inspectors. The successful candidate must follow outlined work procedures for performing field surveys and severity assessments, and technical program audits, and maintain a good working relationship with the client and Equity employees including subject matter experts (SMEs) of various disciplines.

Experience with vibration testing, modal analysis, and piping design is desired.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about travel and gaining hands-on experience in equipment and plant operations. They are self-motivated, capable of working independently and/or under the guidance of senior engineers. This role requires strong foundational knowledge in stress analysis, strength-of-materials, machinery, process systems, and vibration analysis. A proactive approach to problem-solving and adaptability to new challenges are essential qualities.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Experience Level:

3-15 years

Travel Requirements:

Up to 80% travel is required with various alternative work schedule options available, i.e., 15-days on, 6 days off.

Job Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Fundamental engineering calculations of stress and strain and fatigue analysis + Piping vibration analysis (natural frequency assessments, dynamic analysis). + Piping stress analysis (B31 compliance assessments, dynamic assessments). + ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and 2, and B31 series design calculations. + Troubleshooting and optimizing pump and compressor performance. + Rotating equipment diagnostics (transient vibration data collection and analysis, fault detection). + Develop best practices and standards under senior engineers’ guidance. + Developing presentations, work scopes, and proposals for future client work.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

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The Equity Engineering Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Actual compensation within the range will be based on experience.

At this time, we are unable to sponsor any new employment visas, including H-1B, O-1, or other work authorization statuses.

As part of our commitment to safety and compliance with client requirements, candidates hire for this position will be required to participate in ongoing random drug testing and background check programs. These programs are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and are essential for maintaining a safe and secure workplace.