13 Oct
Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services
United Arab Emirates
Woodxe2x80x99s Asset Life Optimisation business has established a global vibration, dynamics and noise (VDN) capability. Encompassing 200+ engineering specialists in 11 offices worldwide, the VDN team work closely to help our customers meet their reliability, integrity, and operational performance goals.
Wood VDN provide engineering solutions and services that improve machinery and piping system reliability and assist our Oil & Gas, Mining and Utilities clients to achieve optimal and safe production.
Currently we have openings for
Vibrations Engineer (Piping/Static)
to develop their static equipment expertise and to work in the VDN team based in our Abu Dhabi office. This position will report to the VDN Head of Department.
You will quantify and solve complex piping dynamics problems using state of the art field measurement equipment and sophisticated computer modelling techniques or be involved in designing reliable and efficient piping systems. Utilize your problem-solving skills to assist our engineering teams analyse and recommend solutions for complex piping problems.
The successful well-organized candidates will be technically adept team players. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical engineering skills and understanding of dynamic piping behaviour under the direct mentorship of our professional engineers. You will be a member of a team of experts and interact with our global customer base.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Business & Industry Experience
Minimum 2 years working in the on- and offshore petrochemical industry. Demonstrable experience of piping and static equipment projects.
Suitable mechanical engineering degree, education and demonstratable CPD.
Education:
Suitable Mechanical Engineering degree, education and demonstrate CPD.
General:
Field based elements:
Dynamic measurements in support of vibration troubleshooting of piping and static equipment concerns (on- and offshore).
Piping surveys to identify piping vibration concerns and devise practical solutions.
Liaising with client personnel on site and at all other stages of projects.
Office based elements:
Completing Qualitative and Quantitative Energy Institute xe2x80x98Guidelines for the Avoidance of Vibration Induced Fatigue Failure in Process Pipeworkxe2x80x99 vibration screening assessments of process plant.
Completing Acoustic Induced Vibration (AIV) stage 1, 2 and 3 assessment.
Completing general pipe stress analysis tasks (static and dynamic).
Designing of anti-vibration piping supports.
Completing reportage required for project with minimum oversight from senior colleagues.
Managing technical and commercial aspects of small projects from initial proposal, through technical delivery, presentation to client and final invoicing.
Assist the rotating equipment team where required and develop competence in rotating machinery.
Skills:
Essential:
Knowledge and application of piping and static equipment industry standards (i.e. ASME B31.1, B31.3).
Knowledge of typical piping components and fabrication methods.
Desirable:
Working knowledge of performing vibration, dynamic stress (bonded and friction gauges),
dynamic pressure and noise measurements.
Site based experience working at petrochemical or process sites.
Understanding of process-related, operational and other common excitation sources and able to collect all information relating to these in support of project goals.
Working knowledge of piping fatigue assessment and methodologies (e.g. fatigue life assessment, rainflow counting, Palmgren-Miner rule).
Working knowledge of Qualitative and Quantitative EI Guideline type Vibration Risk Assessments of process plant (on and offshore).
Understanding of the application of various simulation packages used by Wood VDN (FEA, CFD, acoustic, pulsation, surge analysis etc). Specific experience in the use of such packages (e.g. ANSYS, Caesar, PULS/BOSFluids, PipeNET)
is desirable.
Experience in the design of piping supports and production of fabrication diagrams and welding specifications.
Knowledge of associated reciprocating machinery standards (e.g. API 618 and API 674).
Interpersonal Skills:
Flexibility: Able to travel to global site locations at short notice.
Problem Solving: Good problem-solving skills using a logical and creative approach to solve complex engineering problems.
Communication: Capable communicator able to present project results and group competencies to existing and potential clients.
Commercial awareness: Under the direction of the Team Lead able to confidently manage day to day budgets and progress reporting on engineering projects.
ABOUT US
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.
www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,
protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
▶️ Vibration Engineer (piping/static Equipment)
🖊️ Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial Turbine Services
📍 United Arab Emirates