Turbine and Generator Lifing Consultant

Akron, OH
Full Time
Energy Services Group
Experienced

Description:

Engage and lead within a dynamic team providing client focused solutions for simple and combined cycle gas and steam turbines, conventional steam turbines, hydro, and nuclear-powered electrical generation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the execution of fitness for service, life assessments and probabilistic risk assessments of turbine rotating and stationary components.  This position encompasses the full breadth of an engineering consultant role including client relationships, business development, project quoting, execution, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform evaluations related to design, life assessment, and root cause failure analysis of turbine and generator rotating and non-rotating equipment.
  • Perform thermal and structural stress analysis of turbine rotors, blades, casings, valve bodies, and other plant structures using both classic and finite element analysis methods.
  • Employ fatigue, corrosion, and high-temperature creep life assessment and fracture mechanics-based crack growth concepts for serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components.
  • Use experience with materials, welding, and nondestructive examination techniques on projects.
  • Assist in Root Cause Analysis by providing lifing calculations of failed components.
  • Develop lifing and modeling processes and procedures for typical failure modes and components.
  • Mentor and train entry-level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques.
  • Prepare written technical reports and presentations.
  • Develop and expand business opportunities with existing Structural Integrity clients.
  • Support development of new clients and business offerings.
  • Develop proposals for opportunities identified.
  • Learn and implement all applicable standard Structural Integrity policies and procedures.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • 8-20 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or related industry experience.
  • B.S or M.S degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Highly motivated self-starter experienced with the desire to learn and challenge historical practices.
  • Background in power generation rotating machinery including but not limited to gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and plant auxiliaries.
  • Working knowledge of CAD software (Solidworks is a plus), Abaqus and/or ANSYS FE software, and general fracture mechanics and creep concepts.
  • Background in life management of capital / critical assets or maintenance is a plus.
  • Background in rotor dynamics, balancing and torsional analysis is a plus.
  • Knowledge of common gas turbine and steam turbine alloys, failure mechanisms and properties.
  • Ability to be actively involved in both internal and external training and development programs.
  • Computer programming experience is a plus.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as well as a working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in consulting, sales, or application engineering a plus.
  • Professional Engineering licensure (PE) in one or more states is a plus.

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI) does not welcome third-party recruiters, employment agencies, headhunters, etc. Please do not reach out to SI employees requesting a call, sit down, meeting, or email response. 

Notice: 

Certain positions at SI may require access to information and technology which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations and may result in SI limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

About Us:

At Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. (SI), employees are proud to be part of a company where contributions are valued. Join a team of internationally recognized experts in a culture based on knowledge, excellence, and respect for one another. Our employees are members of a distinct community of internationally respected professionals committed to quality, engineering innovation, and a shared goal of building a safer world.

Why Work at SI?

SI offers a competitive salary and a performance-based bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k, Roth 401k, and an employer match. To help employees maintain a work-life balance, SI also offers various paid time off, including vacation, floating holidays, sick time, and parental leave.

Our employees also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life Insurance and AD&D
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account for health care and dependent care
  • ID theft protection and credit monitoring

Structural Integrity Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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