Perform detailed piping stress and flexibility analyses for oil sands and heavy oil processing facilities. Develop CAESAR II models, assess thermal, seismic, wind, dynamic, and settlement loads, evaluate equipment nozzle loads, and design pipe supports. Prepare engineering calculations, reports, sketches, and recommendations while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The role requires advanced piping stress expertise, knowledge of Canadian standards and ASME codes, and experience with high-temperature hydrocarbon service, wear-resistant piping, Victaulic couplings, and CCO spools.
Acero Engineering Inc. (“Acero”), a dynamic company providing engineering, procurement and construction management expertise to the Oil and Gas industry is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to fill a role as Senior Stress Engineer (7-month contract role).
Acero is focused on facility and pipeline engineering, procurement and construction management services; from concept evaluation to plant start-up. Our core service offering is in-house project management, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and control engineering, project engineering, procurement, regulatory services, civil and structural engineering, and construction management.
Responsibilities:
- Perform detailed piping stress and flexibility analysis for Froth Treatment, Extraction, Utilities, and Oil Sands processing facilities.
- Develop and analyze piping models using CAESAR II or equivalent software for thermal, sustained, occasional, wind, seismic, settlement, and dynamic load cases.
- Assess piping connected to rotating and static equipment, including pumps, vessels, heat exchangers, separators, and compressors.
- Evaluate nozzle loads and ensure compliance with vendor allowable loads.
- Design and review pipe support systems, including guides, anchors, spring supports, and vibration mitigation measures.
- Prepare stress calculations, engineering reports, support sketches, and technical recommendations.
- Collaborate closely with Process, Mechanical, Piping, Structural, and Project Engineering teams.
- Other tasks/responsibilities, as required.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited university.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA.
- •10-14 years of piping stress engineering experience.
- Significant experience supporting Oil Sands, Froth Treatment, Extraction, Upgrading, or Heavy Oil processing facilities.
- Extensive knowledge of ASME B31.3 and ASME B31.4 codes
- Advanced proficiency in:
- CAESAR II
- Smart Plant Review (asset)
- Pipe support and flexibility analysis methodologies
- Experience evaluating thermal expansion, displacement stresses, equipment nozzle loads, and support design.
- Victaulic coupling modelling and flexibility assessments
- CCO (Chrome Carbide Overlay) spool modelling and stress evaluation
- Wear-resistant piping systems
- Dynamic analysis and vibration assessment
- High-temperature hydrocarbon service
- Strong knowledge of Canadian engineering standards and industry practices.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to independently work on piping stress activities on medium to large projects.
- Commitment to engineering quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
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