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Pressure Systems Mechanical Enginee

DUTIES:
Serve as the Lab expert on the application of national consensus standards such as
ASME B31.3 Process Piping Codes and evaluate the equivalency of European Standards or other non-ASME standards for pressure system design, construction and operation. A particular emphasis will be on interpretation and application of such codes so that system construction will adhere to the Lab's Pressure Systems Program and the DOE Worker Safety and Health Program, 10 CFR 851. Challenges will include the application of these codes and rules to cryogenic systems, the use of unlisted materials , construction of experimental apparatus where code guidance cannot be easily applied and training of staff in the application and interpretation of consensus codes. After the majority of the Lab's most urgent pressure system issues have been addressed, about 50% of the incumbent's time will be spent working as a mechanical engineer designing equipment supporting accelerator and experimental operations. This could include working on superconducting radio frequency, accelerator components (SRF) that accelerate electrons to very high energies. Projects may include designs of cryostats, vacuum systems, cryogenic fluid systems, pressure vessels and piping systems. The incumbent will conduct project and resource planning, perform stress analysis and calculations for cryogenic, vacuum and structural systems and document those efforts.

Minimum Qualifications BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field with a minimum of twelve years of design experience in pressure systems where consensus codes were applied throughout a project. A demonstrated track record of designing complex pressure vessels or piping system according to ASME codes is required. This may include development of welding/brazing procedure specifications and procedure qualification records according to ASME. Familiarity with equivalent European codes would be a plus. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to do independent research and proven analytical skills. Good communication skills and the ability to interact constructively with a wide variety of staff is required. Some familiarity with cryogenic plant design and operations or experience in particle accelerator system design would be helpful.

Keywords - Must Have ASME Pressure Piping Codes, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel, ASME B31.3, cryogenic systems
SRF.