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Consultant Vibration Engineer
Location:
Houston, TX
Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION Wood is searching for a Consultant Vibration Engineer to join our Vibration, Dynamics and Noise (VDN) group. The preference would be for this individual to sit in our Houston, TX office, but we will consider qualified applicants in Calgary, AB.Are you interested in a technically challenging role in solving complex vibration, fatigue, transients, or integrity related problems? Do you want to develop your engineering skills and practical design experience in Flow Induced Vibration, Acoustic Induced Vibration and FEA simulations, dynamic analysis, stress analysis, integrity management and other capabilities? Do you want to join a team of world experts, who share your interest in solving technical design challenges with new or existing process plant facilities and structures? If the answer is yes, the Consultant Vibration Engineer role may be a great fit for you.This is a great opportunity to make an impression in a growing, global organization. A strong communicator, with client-facing experience and a keen interest in vibration will thrive in this environment. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.RESPONSIBILITIES * Undertake the required technical aspects as required and listed below (including interaction and support from other vibration and CFD specialists as required) * Perform pipework design and field studies (analysis) for new or existing facilities. * The initial focus is on pipework vibrations across various process systems. This involves pipework vibrations screening using Energy Institute methods, field troubleshooting and field visual inspection * The field troubleshooting can entail vibration and strain measurements to assist in identifying sources of failures. The field portion is expected to be between 0% - 20% (in Americas). * The job may expand to include more detailed finite element analysis: piping stress analysis, piping modal analysis, flow-induced (Strouhal) pulsations, water hammer (transient) analysis, fatigue analysis, small bore branch connection evaluation and others * Display effective consultancy skills within the team in the office and on site as required. These include client engagement, problem solving, self starter, enthusiasm, effective time and project management, planning, good communications, excellent technical delivery and an enthusiastic outlook * Prepare timely and accurate technical reports to professional standards * The work will involve commercial software such as ANSYS software, CAESAR II, AutoCad, Solidworks, AFT Impulse and others. The computer modelling will also involve Wood VDN's proprietary modelling software * Implement and adhere to Wood VDN EH&S policy at all work sites * proven track record in communication and client interactions * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with customers and colleagues. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred; other disciplines with relevant (vibration analysis) experience will be considered. * Valid US or Canadian passport, with the eligibility to travel to either Houston, TX or Calgary, AB for training as necessary (up to 6 week intervals) * Minimum of 3 years industry experience in Engineering consulting firm; industry experience in piping vibration analysis highly desirable * Strong interest in vibration, fatigue, integrity management, reliability, and design * Experience using Finite Element, Acoustical simulation software, hydraulic transient, and SolidWorks (or similar computational software is highly desirable) * Ability to read P&ID, PFD, HMB, and piping isometrics is an asset, as is experience with process and hydraulic calculations * Physically capable and willing to execute site work, which will require carrying up to 50 pounds of measurement equipment, and potentially working on elevated platforms, scaffolding or other work areas * Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) with the ability to speak directly to the issue and to adapt to work environment and customers' communication style * Strong time management and organizational skills, with the desire to go the extra mile * US citizen or authorized to work lawfully in the US, without sponsorship from Wood
Company:
Wood
Posted:
April 11 on Broadbean
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