Senior Expert – Design Review, Pressure Equipment & Piping

Role Overview

• Analytical and, where necessary, numerical assessment and verification of the strength and stability of complex pressure vessels, piping systems and other pressure-retaining plant components subject to inspection.
• Review of piping classes and calculation of load-bearing capacity and strength of piping systems (PSA).
• Application of recognized codes of practice as well as national and international standards (e.g., AD2000, EN 13445, EN 13480, ASME, etc.).
• Evaluation of material suitability and planned manufacturing processes, including welding design and standards-compliant construction.
• Working with current calculation software (e.g., ROHR2, PROBAD, Rohr2fesu, etc.) as well as FEM software (e.g., ANSYS).
• Review and assessment of individual expert reports (e.g., PMA) for the materials used and applied.
• Where applicable, conducting surveillance and quality-assurance audits in the field of pressure equipment manufacturing.
• Preparation of technical documentation, inspection and acceptance reports, as well as safety assessments and expert opinions.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Process Engineering or comparable qualification.
• Many years of experience with the European Directive 2014/68/EU (PED) and associated codes, technical regulations, guidelines and harmonized standards.
• Extensive experience in design and strength calculations and in performing stability verifications for pressure equipment.
• Experience and knowledge in the area of acceptance testing of pressure equipment and assemblies and in manufacturing processes, as well as material and welding technology, desirable.
• Knowledge in the area of surveillance and quality assurance audits (9001/PED/etc.) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken German and English skills.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Our open corporate culture with flat hierarchies offers plenty of room for your ideas.
• You will work in a dynamic team as part of an international company.
• We support your work–life balance with flexible working hours, various work time models and home-office options.
• Capital-forming benefits and company pension scheme.
• Promotion of sustainable mobility through a business bike program (bicycle, e-bike, pedelec).
• Access to numerous partner discounts through Corporate Benefits.
• Free use of the advisory service "meinEAP".