Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.
Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.
ATS is seeking an Engineering Consultant to support our Mechanical Integrity Department at ATS’ Headquarters in Marietta, GA. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week with the potential for overtime. This position is ideal for recent graduates with Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or closely related field of study and ATS will fast track you to obtain API certifications.
Responsibilities:
- Perform field inspections of industrial equipment under the supervision of qualified API Inspection personnel (storage tanks, pressure vessels, and piping systems).
- Generate calculations in accordance with API, ASME, STI, etc.
- Generate written reports utilizing MS Word and MS Excel.
- Develop AutoCAD drawings or isometrics.
- Assist in Managing client relationships.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or closely related field required.
- Experience in Mechanical Integrity preferred but not required.
- Experience/interest in FEA preferred.
- Must be willing to travel 30% out of office.
- API Certifications are to be obtained through OJT after hire and pre-test support from ATS in one or more of the following specialties: API-510, API-570, API-653, CWI.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks preferred.
- Desire to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) and /or Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred.
- “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
All applicants require the following:
- Ability to learn and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal.
- Ability and motivation to obtain API/CWI cert(s) through OJT after hire and ATS pre-test support in one or more of the following specialties: API-510, API-570, API-653, CWI.
- Applicants must pass a drug screen and have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- “U.S. Persons” Only: A requirement of this position is access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, the company will consider only “U.S. Persons” for this position. A “U.S. Person” includes (a) U.S. citizens or nationals; (b) U.S. lawful permanent residents (i.e., “green card” holders); (c) persons granted refugee status; or (d) persons granted asylum in the United States. This information is collected solely for purposes of complying with U.S. export control requirements and will not be used to unlawfully discriminate in the hiring process.
Work Conditions:
- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.
- Work from heights on scaffolding, ladders, elevated platforms, man-baskets, etc.
- Preferred to be comfortable working from heights via Rope Access.
- Work in confined spaces which will require crawling, stooping, climbing, etc.
- Work in around operating equipment and industrial environments.
- Work with radiation and hazardous materials such as cleaners, penetrants, film developing chemicals, etc.
Benefits: ATS offers excellent wages and advancement opportunities. ATS full-time employee benefits include: medical, dental, vision, 401k, vacation, personal time, and bonuses.
EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled
ATS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field
- Willingness to travel 30% of the time
- Ability and motivation to obtain API or CWI certifications through on-the-job training
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to learn and comply with company policies and procedures
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Pass a drug screen
- U.S. Person status for ITAR-controlled information access
- Experience in mechanical integrity
- Experience or interest in finite element analysis
- Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
- Desire to obtain Engineer in Training or Professional Engineer licensure
- Comfort working at heights, in confined spaces, and around industrial equipment and hazardous materials
- Rope access experience or comfort working via rope access
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