Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Becht is hiring an early- to mid-career Pressure Vessel Engineer to provide technical guidance for fixed equipment assets, primarily in-service pressure vessels and heat exchangers. The role manages projects from proposal through completion and may support larger multidisciplinary projects, with travel for customer-site work and turnarounds.
Responsibilities
- The PVE will be tasked with providing technical guidance for fixed equipment assets from a mechanical engineering perspective
- The work will focus primarily on in-service pressure vessels and heat exchangers but may also include piping, tanks, or other associated equipment as the need arises
- The PVE will be expected to manage projects from the proposal phase through project completion as the primary point of contact and primary technical resource
- Alternately, they may also serve as a technical resource for larger, multidisciplinary projects
- Perform rerate or alteration calculations
- Perform fitness for service assessments
- Create, review, or certify fixed equipment repair plans
- Evaluate bolted flange joints for troubleshooting leakage issues
Skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline
- 5-20 years' experience in a technical role in the refining, petrochemical or power generation industries with a focus on pressure equipment engineering. More senior candidates are welcome to apply as well
- Experience with rerates/alterations, repairs, fitness for service, bolted flange joints, and ASME Section VIII pressure equipment
- Experience with the application of industry codes and standards for pressure vessels such as ASME Section VIII, API 579, ASME PCC-1, ASME PCC-2, API 510, NBIC NB-23, etc
- Experience with field troubleshooting and system walk-downs
- The ability to travel to customer sites
- Experience with turnaround support, planning, & execution
- Experience with the commercial software COMPRESS or PV Elite
- Strong grasp of engineering fundamentals and mechanics
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Capable of managing multiple projects and clients
- Professional Engineer licensure in at least one US state
- API certifications for 510, 570, 571, and/or 653
- Experience with ASME Section VIII, Division 2 design and construction
- Experience with advanced analysis such as ASME Section VIII, Division 2 Part 5 – Design by Analysis or Level 3 Fitness for Service assessments
- Experience with ABAQUS finite element analysis software
- Knowledge of other fixed equipment such as piping, tanks, and boilers
- Knowledge of refractory, relief valves, and NDE techniques
- Memberships or experience with industry codes and standards committees
Benefits
- A positive, collaborative workforce
- Access to further training and development
- Mentoring programs
- Company and family events
- Flexible work schedule with the potential to work from home
- Opportunities that provide stability as well as variety
- Community outreach programs such as Red Cross blood drives, Toys for Tots collections/volunteering, and United Way campaigns
- Room to grow your career
- Every other Friday off if you choose to participate in our 9/80 program
- Wellness stipend
- Generous 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plans with company match
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