Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME

Acuren Inspection, Inc.•Magnolia, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.