Stress Analysis Engineer

The Role

This role focuses on conducting stress analysis for the packaging of screw compressors in process gas applications. It involves supporting sales, operations, and after-sales teams with technical expertise, contributing to proposal development, and fostering continuous improvement and safety initiatives. Additionally, the role includes mentoring and supporting other engineering team members.

Who are we...

Chart Industries is a leading global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the clean energy and industrial gas markets. Chart employees over 11,700 people based across 64 global manufacturing locations and 50+ service centres. Recognised for an innovative edge and expansive portfolio, Chart has a global leadership position in process technologies with products and services in applications such as hydrogen, carbon capture, energy recovery, nuclear, water treatment, mining, and LNG to name a few.

In 2023, Chart acquired Howden, a leading global engineering business. Since 1854, Howden has been at the forefront of developing engineering solutions for the needs of industrial processes. Today, Howden provide mission critical air and gas handling products to clients with our range of highly engineered compressors, blowers, fans, steam turbines and rotary heat exchangers.

The strategic combination of Howden and Chart expands our offering of products and solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ -- clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials. Together we are advancing a more sustainable future, by helping our customers to increase their environmental & functional efficiencies and decarbonise their operations. We have a strong corporate identity and a clear purpose - you will be a member of our team shaping the future of the company and participating in helping our customers tackle some of the planet's most pressing issues.

What will you do...

• Perform stress analysis on structural steel design using STAAD Pro software, ensuring compliance with international standards and client specifications.

• Conduct pipework stress analysis using CAESAR II software, ensuring designs comply with B31.3 standards.

• Develop and validate analytical models for structural steel and pipework systems.

• Provide detailed reports and documentation of analysis results, including recommendations for design modifications and optimisations

• Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and efficient project execution.

• Identify and address potential stress-related issues in design stages to prevent future failures and inefficiencies.

• Stay updated with the latest industry standards, codes, and best practices to ensure designs are compliant.

• Support continuous improvement of Screw Compressor packages to optimise the designs.

• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Evaluate and provide impartial technical reviews of sub-vendor bids to assist procurement activity.

• Ensure adherence to company environmental, health and safety standards in compliance with company policy to ensure safe working environment and the minimisation of environmental impact.

What do you bring...

An ideal candidate would likely have the following experience…

• Bachelor’s Degree Calibre in a Mechanical Engineering.
• Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in using STAAD Pro software for structural steel analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of ASME B31.3, AISC 360-16, ASCE 7-10, ASME VIII, and DNV rules.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to produce clear and comprehensive technical reports and documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams. 
• Proactive attitude towards continuous learning and professional development.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines

We’ve put together some criteria that we think is important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience and expertise isn’t an exact match. If you feel that you can add value to our role and to Howden more broadly, we would welcome your application and be eager to learn more about you. 

Our benefits

This is a permanent position based at our HQ in Renfrew, including an early finish on Friday. Our range of fantastic benefits includes:

• A flexible, hybrid working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% with Scottish Widows
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking
• Healthcare cash plan with Healthshield
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc 
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.