Pressure Systems & Lifting Devices (PVS/LDE) Program Manager
On-siteGreenbelt, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Oversee the GSFC Greenbelt PVS and LDE programs, including review and approval of testing, inspections, engineering analyses, and certification activities. Serve as engineering expert for flaw characterization, ASME and Process Piping Code analyses, and fracture mechanics to resolve certification issues. Validate pressure systems for safe rated operation, resolve revalidation challenges from missing legacy documentation, and lead efforts to assess program state and assign risk categories. Support the Division Chief in developing compliance plans for OSHA and industry standards, while identifying non-essential requirements to drive efficiency. Deliver weekly status reports and process improvement recommendations by October 2026.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Div. 1 and Div. 2, requirements and analyses
- ASME B31.3 Process Piping requirements and analyses
- API 579-1/ASME FFS-1 Fitness-For-Service requirements and analyses
- API 520 Parts I and II (sizing, selection, and installation of pressure-relieving devices) requirements and analyses
- National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) NB-23, Parts 1, 2, and 3, requirements and applicable analyses
- Application of nondestructive examination (NDE) methodologies for pressure vessels/systems based on their codes and standards of construction
- System and component field inspection/verification and walk-downs against system P&IDs
- Knowledge of safe operation of high-pressure systems
- Ability to complete government-required training for NASA physical and computer system access
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in pressure vessel/pressurized systems engineering, certification/recertification, and/or pressure systems program management
Desired Qualifications
- mechanical engineering strongly preferred
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