JOB DESCRIPTION

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is searching for a Mechanical Engineering EIT who is interested in machinery dynamics and vibration to join our team. The Mechanical Engineering EIT will evaluate new compressor and pumping systems to resolve reliability risks such as pulsations, torsional or lateral vibration, mechanical resonance, transients, fatigue and surge. This person would support our growing Vibration, Dynamics and Noise team, and would be seated in our Calgary, AB office.

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work in Canada, without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future.

The Role

The Mechanical Engineering EIT will be responsible for torsional studies on rotating equipment, rotor dynamics, and other related design studies. This is an opportunity to work in a global organization with an industry-leading position based on its niche range of services, and to be involved in projects both locally, and around the world. Currently, Wood offers several services within the vibration, dynamics and noise team, and there will be advancement opportunities as the business grows. A dynamic individual, who is entrepreneurial and interested in consultative work, will thrive in this environment. In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

What we can offer:

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests, as well education assistance options
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

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In our recruitment and hiring process at Wood Canada Ltd., we want to emphasize that we do not employ artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or select candidates. We are committed to ensuring fairness and inclusivity by relying on the expertise from a team of professional recruiters for the application reviews, interviews, and qualification assessments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform design studies (analysis) for new or modified machinery packages and the associated piping system.
• The work is primarily for facility owners, OEMs, Engineering Consultants, and Equipment Packagers.
• The initial focus is torsional studies for reciprocating compressors, gas/diesel engines and electric motors.
• The job can expand to include pulsation analysis, mechanical analysis, (including FEA and forced response studies), skid design, and piping layout including FEA and forced response studies), skid design, vibration analysis, platform dynamics, foundation design, skid design, flow induced studies, centrifugal compressors surge control, and many other design requirements.
• We strongly encourage design engineers to participate in field analysis and troubleshooting. The combined field and design capability enable VDN's staff to offer world class support.
• The computer modelling will involve VDN's proprietary modelling software. The work may also invovle commercial software such as ANSYS, CAESAR II, AutoCad, Solidworks, and others.
• Typically jobs involve supporting customers during the initial project planning stages by offering application assistance. As the job moves forward, our staff is expected to work closely with customers to ensure our recommendations help achieve the optimal solutions.
• Our staff provides application advice in person or by phone. As the person gains experience, they will assist with project management and training presentations.
• Prepare timely and accurate technical reports to professional standards.
• Implement and adhere to Wood's EH&S policy at all work sites.
• Strong verbal communication skills, with the ability to speak directly to the issue and to adapt to work environment and customers' communication style.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with customers. Strong customer focus, project management and the desire to go the extra mile.

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected

• BSME (new Mechanical Engineering grad or up to 4 years' experience).
• Proficient in standard windows software and ideally have some capability in AutoCad, CAESAR, SolidWorks, and ANSYS FEA.
• Strong interest in vibration, machinery performance, reliability, acoustic theory, and machinery system design.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems.
• Position may require limited travel to visit customers (continental United States, or Canada).
• Current passport with eligibility to travel to projects if required (mostly domestic travel)
• Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work in Canada, without sponsorship from Wood now or in the future.