Stress Analysis Engineer

<p><b>Stress Analysis Engineer</b><br />
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<b>Permanent</b><br />
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<b>Sutton</b><br />
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We are looking for a Stress Analysis Engineer on a full time, permanent basis to work in our Pipeline Group team located in our Sutton, London office. You will be responsible for delivering fit for purpose rigid pipeline installation analysis to projects and/or tenders with specific focus on safe and cost-effective installation operations.<br />
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As a Stress Analysis Engineer, you will perform advanced finite element analyses (FEA) to support all PG engineering activities, in particular the operation of our reel-lay vessels. You will design 3D solid in-line pipe components, pipelines and other pressure equipment under high mechanical, thermal and pressure loads.<br />
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Ideally, you&
39;ll have experience working on Non-Linear Analyses problems within FEA and Contact FEA modelling, and you should have a strong background on Solid modelling and Abaqus (or similar) and preferably non-linear material modelling. The role is suited for all levels of experience, from recent MSc or PhD graduates to experienced engineers.<br />
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<b>What will your responsibilities involve?</b></p>

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<li>Predict vessel settings for reeling of subsea pipelines</li>
<li>Understand and perform structural reliability assessments</li>
<li>Provides support to offshore reeling operations</li>
<li>Participate with training and development of other engineers</li>
<li>Participate to the PG department know-how consolidation</li>
<li>Propose innovative solutions allowing cost &amp; risks reduction</li>
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<p><b>What are we looking for?</b></p>

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<li>Previous experience in a similar role, and similar type of work on FEA focused on complex mechanical behaviour and contact analysis</li>
<li>A PhD in an associated topic is an advantage and will be equivalent to experience in a similar role</li>
<li>Previous experience working with Abaqus, and Python is highly desirable</li>
</ul>

<p><b>About Petroplan</b><br />
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39;s more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today&
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39;re looking for from your next role.</p>

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