Mechanical Engineer - Pressure Vessel / Fitness for Service SME (CONTRACTOR)
at Sixth Sense Resources Ltd
Sherwood Park, AB, Canada -
Start Date | Expiry Date | Salary | Posted On | Experience | Skills | Telecommute | Sponsor Visa |
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Immediate | 20 Jul, 2024 | Not Specified | 30 Apr, 2024 | 15 year(s) or above | Calculations,Tema,Written Communication,Management Skills,Alterations,Pressure Vessels,Heat Exchangers,Ffs | No | No |
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Description:
About the Organization
At Local Engineering, we are an Alberta based engineering services provider supporting a select group of recurring clients. Local’s unique approach is to develop a long-term relationship with our clients, becoming the “owner’s engineer” and prioritizing client needs. We have a wide-ranging and diverse client base to help stabilize our workload when some markets are in a downturn. The growing Local Engineering team is small but nimble, which allows us to adapt to client requirements quickly and effectively.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (P.Eng.) Contractor with a specialization in Pressure Vessel design and/or Fitness for Service Assessments who is available to support various client projects on an as-needed basis. This role is typically remote (work-from-home), however working from the Local Engineering office and/or travel to client sites may be required on occasion.
Education & Qualifications
- Graduate of a recognized university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering discipline, or equivalent.
- Professional Engineering designation with APEGA.
- Preference will be given to a candidate with more than 15 years of progressive mechanical engineering experience specializing in Pressure Vessel Design and/or Fitness for Service Assessments.
- Experience designing pressure vessels and heat exchangers in accordance with ASME Section VIII Div.1.
- Experience performing calculations to support alterations on shell and tube heat exchangers and pressure vessels in accordance with legacy versions of ASME Section VIII Div.1 and TEMA.
- Strong working knowledge of repair and alteration requirements per AB-513.
- Experience performing Fitness for Service (FFS) assessments in accordance with API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 is considered an asset.
- Experience using FEA to perform FFS assessments is considered an asset.
- Experience designing pressure vessels in accordance with ASME Section VIII Div. 2 is considered an asset.
- Experience performing FEA in accordance with ASME Section VIII Div. 2 Part 5 is considered an asset.
- Experience working with Compress is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs used to create reports and documents.
Responsibilities
- Execute project specific mechanical engineering activities with parameters specified by the lead mechanical engineer and/or project manager.
- Develop, review, and stamp designs and calculation following Local standards and procedures.
- Report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress of work and assist in mentorship and technical guidance of more junior team members.
- Input to manhour estimates.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety, and lead by example.
Skills & Knowledge
- Client service oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Dependable self-starter
- Analytical and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team as required by the project
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Continuous learner
Position Conditions
- Preference will be given to candidates who own an incorporated independent contractor business with valid insurance coverage.
- Contractor is expected to provide their own tools (hardware, basic software, etc.), however alternate arrangement could be discussed if required.
- Hours of work are based on project requirements and are not guaranteed.
- Job is typically performed remotely.
Responsibilities:
- Execute project specific mechanical engineering activities with parameters specified by the lead mechanical engineer and/or project manager.
- Develop, review, and stamp designs and calculation following Local standards and procedures.
- Report to the Mechanical Engineering Lead on progress of work and assist in mentorship and technical guidance of more junior team members.
- Input to manhour estimates.
- Demonstrate commitment to safety, and lead by example
REQUIREMENT SUMMARY
Min:15.0Max:20.0 year(s)
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Engineering Design / R&D
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate
Mechanical engineering discipline or equivalent
Proficient
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Sherwood Park, AB, Canada