AltairStrickland, LLC - Project Engineer
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Oversee static equipment project logistics, including rigging procedures, lifting plans, and vessel design modifications for process unit upgrades and turnarounds in the refining and petrochemical sectors. Coordinate engineering change requests with Operations, Quality Control, and Safety Departments while evaluating structural integrity to recommend necessary repairs or modifications. Select crane and lifting hardware for medium, heavy, and critical lifts, providing operational direction to rigging crews and construction field engineers. Collaborate with clients and subcontractors to verify drawings, schematics, and product specifications, and support the Sales and Marketing teams with project expectations and on-site presentations. Manage multiple turnaround projects simultaneously, maintaining progress surveys and supervising execution to ensure efficient completion.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in either Mechanical or Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET Accredited Program
- A minimum of 4 years' experience
- 4+ years of experience in construction rigging engineering discipline
- Acknowledged industry understanding and experience in engineering for the use of lifting equipment, heavy lift cranes and specialized cranes, alternative heavy lifting systems, tailing techniques and equipment, rigging equipment, and transport/transfer of equipment, marine works, soil mechanics, load distribution systems, and structural design including ASME B30.20 BTH-1
- An advanced broad-based theoretical knowledge in lifting/hauling equipment and techniques
- Knowledge of applicable codes and legislation: the candidate is required to be fully knowledgeable and familiar with the legislation and code applying to lifting devices, rigging and heavy haul transport operations
- An intermediate ability in structural design as it relates to lifting equipment and basic structures
- An understanding of soil mechanics relates to lifting equipment and advanced ability in matting design to distribute crane loads into the ground
- Knowledge and previous application of domestic Industry Codes pertaining to static equipment such as API/ASME/AISC/AWS/ASCE are essential
- Regular travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business
- overnight stays to visit project and customer locations
- The ability to communicate orally with project management, corporate executives, customers, and other co-workers
- Regular use of a variety of measuring tools, telephone and e-mail for communication
- Activities include extended periods of standing, sitting, or kneeling and extensive work in front of a computer monitor and or completing on-site client job walks, which may include climbing structures, utilizing a ladder, and / or other industrial activities associated with a site visit
- Hearing and vision within normal ranges
- No manual heavy lifting is expected, without utilization of appropriate equipment, however, exertion of up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally may be required
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculators, copiers, or measuring tools
- The job may be performed both indoors in an office setting and outdoors in a variety of settings including possible hazardous conditions associated with petrochemical facilities
- Exposure to loud noises, dust, dirt, and smoke
- Protective safety clothing may occasionally be required including appropriate construction grade boots, gloves, hard hat, goggles, pants, and shirts as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Refining and Chemical Sector experience preferred
- A professional engineer (P.E.) or Engineering in Training (E.I.T.) preferred but not required
- 2D Drafting and 3D Modeling Experience with Autodesk platforms preferred
- Experience with Rigging and Heavy Lift Operating Equipment would be advantageous but not required
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