Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Position: Mechanical Integrity Engineer

Division: Pulp & Paper Group

Location: Little Rock, AR area

Salary: $85,000 to $120,000 annually, with benefits

Corrosion Probe, Inc. (CPI) is an Engineering Consulting firm of Nationally Recognized Experts with a passion for addressing our clients’ asset integrity challenges. CPI’s Mission is to provide responsive, safe, and trusted solutions to our clients with the highest quality, most dependable, cost-effective mechanical and structural engineering, materials and corrosion consulting, and construction management services.

CPI’s Vision is to develop the best asset integrity consultants and corrosion experts, equipped with technical knowledge and innovations to inspire our public and private sector clients to engage in the battle against infrastructure corrosion. At CPI, our Core Values are:

• People – Investing in our own and each other’s growth to transform business.
• Passion – Loving what we do brings contagious energy to our mission.
• Integrity – Leading with honesty and purpose to build trusted relationships.
• Innovation – Eagerness to solve tough problems with the right solutions.

This role is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities:

CPI is looking for a hands-on individual to join our team as a Mechanical Integrity Engineer. Our ideal candidate will be a resident of the Little Rock, AR area and will be expected to successfully handle the following day-to-day tasks:

• Perform on-site inspections and condition assessments of metallic storage tanks, pressure vessels, and piping in industrial facilities, specifically pulp, paper, chemical, and water/wastewater.
• Investigate corrosion and other material-related failures of metallic and non-metallic equipment and structures.
• Interpret and analyze equipment condition data to determine equipment fitness-for-service utilizing applicable engineering codes and engineering best practices.

• Explore and implement cost-effective new technologies relative to inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

• Define and optimize predictive and preventive maintenance strategies using techniques such as FMEA, RBI, Criticality Assessments, etc.
• Manage small capital projects for fixed equipment improvements.
• Provide new/rehabilitation construction QA/QC.
• Develop detailed specifications and drawing packages.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (structural, chemical, etc.); liaise with designers, engineers, project managers and others.
• Prepare detailed technical reports under supervision of more experienced technical staff.

• Physical Requirements: this position requires the ability to climb ladders and scaffolding, lift and carry /-50lbs on occasion, using power tools for sample collection, as well as working at varying heights and in confined spaces.
• Typical Work Environments: confined spaces; on ladders, scaffolding, at heights; in facilities that are dirty, malodorous, hot, and loud.

Employer-provided Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Short and long-term disability insurance with employer-paid premiums
• 401(k) with 3% annual employer contribution regardless of employee contribution
• PTO, sick leave, paid holidays
  
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Startup Package – Laptop, cell phone, all PPE, branded apparel, backpacks, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Required:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Metallurgical/Materials, Mechanical)
• 10 years of relevant experience in fixed equipment design, inspection practices, failure modes, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in maintenance, reliability, or asset management.
• Knowledge of Fixed Equipment Regulatory Guidelines including, but not limited to: ASME B31.3, Section VIII, API 510, 570, 580, 579, 620, 650, 653, NACE/AMPP.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to meet project deadlines within budgeted effort-hours.
• Ability and willingness to travel.*
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**

Preferred:

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience in non-metallic composites (modified concrete, FRP, etc.).
• Pulp & Paper background and business development.

NOTES:

• *TRAVEL - Travel is typically for short-duration assignments in industrial facilities on a moderate basis; estimated ~25%.
  
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, are a must.
  
• **Final candidates will be required to submit samples of written reports and/or other correspondence.
  

Other Important Information:

• Must be a current resident of North America for employment consideration.
• CPI is a Drug-Free workplace - pre-employment drug screenings are required as a condition of hire.
• Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check as a condition of employment.
• CPI is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $85,000 - $120,000