Structural Integrity Associates Inc. (SIA) is seeking a Manager for the Turbine and Generator services group to coordinate develop and implement innovative solutions for extending the life and failure analysis of rotating equipment including gas steam and wind turbines. The manager will oversee the groups service offerings and contribute to product planning ensuring they align with market conditions and development needs. The ideal candidate will lead a dynamic team focused on delivering clientcentered solutions for simple and combined cycle gas turbines steam turbines hydro wind and nuclear power generation. The role encompasses all aspects of engineering consulting including managing client relations business development project quoting and reporting. Furthermore the candidate will work to develop and expand business opportunities with existing Structural Integrity clients while supporting the growth of new clients and business offerings.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and lead a dynamic team of experienced engineers performing that use finite element modeling fracture mechanics and operational review to perform rotor life extension fitnessforservice and failure analysis services to owners and operators of turbine equipment.
Interface with clients to identify their needs and match with solutions SIA offers.
Conduct evaluations for the design life assessment and root cause failure analysis of turbine and generator equipment both rotating and nonrotating as well as other hightemperature components that are susceptible to creep fatigue and other damage mechanisms. This evaluation may include highenergy piping headers tubing valves pressure vessels and additional hightemperature and pressure components.
Perform thermal heat transfer and structural stress analysis on rotating equipment pressure vessels piping systems turbine rotors blades casings valve bodies and other plant structures using both classical methods and finite element analysis.
Utilize fatigue corrosion and hightemperature creep life assessment along with fracture mechanicsbased growth concepts to evaluate the serviceability of damaged or flawed components.
Apply expertise in materials welding and nondestructive examination techniques throughout projects. Assist in Root Cause Analysis by providing lifing calculations for failed components.
Develop lifing and modeling processes and procedures for typical failure modes and components. Provide mentorship and training to entrylevel engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques.
Prepare written technical reports and presentations. Develop proposals for opportunities identified through collaboration with Nondestructive Examination (NDE) personnel on inspection work and analytical staff.
Participate in annual planning meetings and budgeting processes.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
1015 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering or related industry experience.
BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Highly motivated selfstarter with a strong eagerness to learn and challenge historical practices.
Experience in power generation rotating machinery including but not limited to gas turbines steam turbines generators and plant auxiliaries.
Working knowledge of CAD software Abaqus and/or ANSYS FE software and general fracture mechanics and creep concepts.
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills along with proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Office.
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
Background in life management of capital and critical assets or maintenance.
Background in rotor dynamics balancing and torsional analysis.
Experience with SolidWorks.
Experience with computer programming.
Experience in consulting sales or application engineering.
PE license in one or more states.
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About Us: Structural Integrity Associates Inc. (SIA) is an engineering consulting firm serving various industries including Nuclear Power Energy Services Pipeline Integrity and Critical 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 SIA SIA offers a competitive salary and performancebased bonus program. Our retirement benefits include a Traditional 401k Roth 401k and an employer match. To help employees maintain a worklife balance SIA 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
Shortterm and longterm 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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