Senior Engineer - Machinery

<p><b>Overview / Responsibilities </b><br />
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Wood is recruiting for Senior Engineer to join our Vibration, Dynamics &amp; Noise (VDN) team within our Asset Performance Optimisation Consulting business.<br />
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<b>Join a culture of innovation </b> , pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.<br />
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<b>The Role </b><br />
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The primary role is to provide machinery consultancy services to oil and gas operators in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and across the globe. The role is primarily office-based, with occasional site visits for troubleshooting and commissioning tests.<br />
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This role is based in either Glasgow or Southampton UK offices (including option of hybrid home working) although occasional travel may be necessary to visit other offices and clients.<br />
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<b>Our Clients and Projects </b><br />
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<b>It&
39;s a future for all of us </b> . We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.<br />
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Within Wood&
39;s Asset Performance Optimisation business, the Vibration, Dynamics and Noise (VDN) team encompasses 200+ engineering specialists in 11 offices worldwide providing engineering solutions and services to the energy (conventional and renewables) utilities, and pharmaceutical industries. We service a varied client base worldwide, including World-class energy companies, utilities, power generation companies, pension funds, Technology Innovation and Research Centres - to name but a few. We provide value add services bespoke to the clients&
39; requirements across, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle. We collaborate with large and small businesses to lead our communities into a brighter and more sustainable future.<br />
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Our team works closely using innovative software and advanced analytics to help our customers meet their reliability, integrity, and operational performance goals.<br />
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<b>What we can offer </b></p>

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<li><b>Meaningful and interesting projects </b> delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors</li>
<li><b>Flexible working arrangements </b> that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant</li>
<li><b>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion </b> ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business</li>
<li><b>Competitive salary </b> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market</li>
<li><b>Flexible benefits package </b> ; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle</li>
<li><b>Commitment to continued professional development; </b> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests</li>
<li><b>Global connections </b> ; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession</li>
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<b>If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. </b><br />
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<b>Typical responsibilities </b></p>

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<li>Office based elements:</li>
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<li>Completing pulsation (dynamic pressure) analys e s for positive displacement (including reciprocating ) machinery, including pumps and compressors.</li>
<li>Completing mechanical dynamic studies fo r machinery systems</li>
<li>Completing t orsional studies for machinery systems</li>
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<li>Completing reportage required for project with minimum oversight from senior colleagues</li>
<li>Managing technical and commercial aspects of small projects from initial proposal, through technical delivery, presentation to client and final invoicing</li>
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<li>Field based elements:</li>
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<li>Dynamic measurements in support of troubleshooting of machinery</li>
<li>Machinery surveys to identify concerns and a d vise on practical solutions</li>
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<li>Liaising with client personnel on site and at all other stages of projects</li>
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<b>Skills / Qualifications </b><br />
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<b>Skills / Qualifications </b><br />
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Please see below the requirements that we typically seek for the position. We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match, then please do apply.</p>

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<li>Essential</li>
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<li>Suitable engineering degree in mechanical, c ivil, c hemical, or process engineering</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience of machinery and pulsation studies</li>
<li>Knowledge of associated reciprocating machinery standards ( e.g. API 618 , API 619, and API 674)</li>
<li>Previous experience working in the energy industry</li>
<li>Understanding of the application of various simulation packages (FEA, acoustic, pulsation, etc )</li>
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<li>Specific experience in the use of simulation packages such as ANSYS, Caesar, PULS/ BOSFluids , or MAPAK</li>
<li>Working knowledge of performing pulsation and dynamic studies for machinery packages</li>
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<li>Desirable:</li>
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<li>Working knowledge of performing vibration, dynamic stress, dynamic pressure and noise measurements</li>
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<li>Knowledge of foundation studies</li>
<li>Knowledge of skid and structural studies</li>
<li>Knowledge and application of piping and static equipment industry standards ( i.e. ASME B31.1, B31.3)</li>
<li>Experience in basic high level coding languages for engineering analysis ( e.g. MATLAB, C+, FAMOS)</li>
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<li>Interpersonal Skills:</li>
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<li>Comfortable to complete site-based work (12 hr shifts, up to 21 days continuous) on- and offshore globally</li>
<li>Under the direction of the Team Lead demonstrate ability to perform project resource planning and tracking of staff movements and usage on a daily basis in response to changing priorities of clients</li>
<li>Comfortable presenting project results and group competencies to existing and potential clients</li>
<li>Continually seek to develop Wood technical services, procedures, tools and technical resources</li>
<li>Develop leadership skills within small teams in the office and on site as required. These skills include (but are not limited to) motivation, enthusiasm, effective time management, good initiative and planning ability, good communications, excellent technical delivery and an enthusiastic outlook</li>
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<li>Understand roles of senior colleagues to allow cover to be provided on short term basis as required (to the limits of individual competency and typically in conjunction with other Principal Engineers and Consultants)</li>
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<b>Company Overview </b><br />
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Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world&
39;s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com<br />
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<b>Diversity Statement </b><br />
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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.</p>

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