Thermal Sciences Senior Associate (MS/PhD)
About The Position
Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges. We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability. Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team! We are currently seeking a Senior Associate with expertise in Chemical Process Safety and Process Hazard /Root Cause Analyses for our Thermal Sciences Practice in Los Angeles, CA . You will be responsible for Supporting and conducting technical investigations or loss of containment incidents Conducting risk assessment and HAZOPS Evaluating mechanical integrity and Fitness for Service of fixed equipment Preparing written reports, proposals and presentations Assisting with project management
Requirements
- Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemical, Petroleum or Mechanical Engineering, with a practical and theoretical understanding of combustion, heat transfer and fluid mechanics
- Professional Engineering License , or the ability to become licensed in at least one state
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in the area of process safety and risk assessment, and evaluating mechanical integrity pursuant to API 510, 570, 571 and 579, preferably in the petrochemical industry
- Process Simulation experience using HYSYS, Chemcad or SimuLis
- Extensive understanding of API, ASME, and ASTM standards and OSHA regulations/requirements
- Familiarity with Process Critical documents and equipment (e.g. PFDs, P&IDs; columns, HEs, reactors)
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Ability to gather information from and convey technical conclusions to individuals in engineering, the legal profession, business and industry
- Outstanding skills and proven track record conducting incident investigations and hazard assessment via any recognized methodology
- Domestic and international travel will likely be required
Responsibilities
- Supporting and conducting technical investigations or loss of containment incidents
- Conducting risk assessment and HAZOPS
- Evaluating mechanical integrity and Fitness for Service of fixed equipment
- Preparing written reports, proposals and presentations
- Assisting with project management
Benefits
- Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.
- At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.
- Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
