Entry-Level Junior Mechanical Field Engineer (TRAVEL)

Equity is hiring an entry-level mechanical field engineer to conduct piping vibration severity assessments at operating refineries. The role includes field testing and analysis, supporting rotating-equipment and piping projects, and working with multidisciplinary teams under senior engineers’ guidance.

Responsibilities:

• Apply knowledge of engineering principles to solve problems in stress analysis, strength-of-materials, and vibration analysis
• Direct the work of inspectors and subcontractors during vibration field assessments under the supervision of a Group Head
• Perform in-field vibration testing and analysis of equipment
• Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to address issues related to rotating equipment, piping, pressure vessels, and fired heaters
• Has an Interest in developing skills in:
• Fundamental engineering calculations of stress and strain
• Piping vibration analysis (natural frequency assessments, dynamic analysis)
• Piping stress analysis (B31 compliance assessments, dynamic assessments)
• ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and 2, and B31 series design calculations
• Assist with:
• Troubleshooting and optimizing pump and compressor performance
• Rotating equipment diagnostics (transient vibration data collection and analysis, fault detection)
• Supporting capital projects (equipment specification, shop inspection, performance testing, installation, startup, and commissioning)
• Develop best practices and standards under senior engineers’ guidance
• Leverage experience in areas like vibration and signal analysis, finite element analysis, piping stress analysis, and reliability engineering
• Provide project management, analytical, and technical review support

Requirements:

• a strong mechanical engineering background
• strong foundational knowledge in stress analysis, strength-of-materials, and vibration analysis
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and adaptability to new challenges
• Seeks advice and feedback after appropriate investigation into problems
• Meets deadlines under pressure and conveys appropriate sense of priority and urgency
• Follows through on commitments
• Takes ownership of tasks and work products
• Volunteers to support and work expedited client requests
• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, as well as the skills and knowledge within the team
• Seeks increased responsibilities
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Consistently demonstrates understanding of technical accuracy requirements and validates accuracy of work
• Demonstrates ability to seek solutions beyond prescriptive step-by-step procedures
• Demonstrates ability to scope and assess complex problems including the ability to foresee and anticipate the outcome of complex problems
• Identifies alternative approaches to problems and applies the appropriate level of technology
• Demonstrates capability to make appropriate engineering assumptions
• Demonstrates appropriate sense of urgency and tempo required to meet internal and external client needs
• Effectively manages client interactions and builds client relationships
• Demonstrates capabilities for effective client communication (both oral and written), including site presentations
• Ability to work as a team across range of personnel including client managers, client engineers, and internal Equity team members including inspectors
• Demonstrates technical report writing skills
• Demonstrates commitment to work as a team and facilitates teamwork and collaboration within and across business unit lines
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively multitask