Engineer – Fracture Mechanics SME

Position Summary

The Engineer - Fracture Mechanics SME will provide on-site support for field inspections, condition assessments and run, repair, replace recommendations in their specializations (Design, Electrical, Material, Mechanical, or Structural Engineer). Coordinate repair activities with various repair shops and suppliers. Assist in developing and/or reviewing quality plans in addition to monitoring and auditing supplier quality. Emphasis on communication amongst peers, site management, and leadership team. Review of equipment histories, applicable service bulletins, and operational history and requirements to develop long range plans for gas turbines. Support our culture for safety, environmental compliance, quality and diversity. May mentor and/or supervise peers.

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Responsibilities

• Grow fracture mechanics and integrity engineering revenue through new and existing oil and gas clients
• Own client relationships with operators, PRCI members, and integrity teams, including technical scoping, proposals, and follow-on work
• Lead fitness-for-service and engineering critical assessments of cracks, dents, corrosion, and their interactions (API 579/ASME FFS-1, API 1183)
• Assess crack-like features such as SCC, seam weld and girth weld flaws, and fatigue cracks
• Author and review client deliverables, and present findings to operators, regulators, and at industry forums
• Collect information from clients, prepare project scopes and plans and deliver cost estimates
• Conduct studies and generate observations and data as required by project plan
• Develop draft reports and work with the Technical Experts as needed to finalize for client delivery
• Deliver exceptional professional customer service with various industrial companies, internal and external stakeholders, etc.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 9 – 15 years of experience in specialized field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
• Bachelors degree in Engineering; Masters or PHD preferred
• 10+ years in pipeline or pressure-equipment integrity, with demonstrated fracture mechanics expertise
• Established network across oil and gas operators, with a track record of winning and growing work
• Working knowledge of PHMSA regulations (Mega Rule, MAOP reconfirmation, ECA), ILI technologies, and material property characterization (Charpy, CTOD, J-R, fracture toughness)
• Proficiency with FEA and fracture/fatigue tools (e.g., Abaqus, ANSYS)
• Strong technical knowledge in applicable field (Design, Materials, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering)
• Analytical/investigation skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, high energy, customer-focused and a positive, success-oriented attitude

Working Conditions

• Office environment with limited physical effort, continuous mental effort, and frequent complex requests for assistance.
• Travel may be required.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Endurance such as sitting, standing, walking, climbing, or driving, and frequency/duration in which action is required.

Company Overview and Benefits

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 4,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Employee stock purchase plan