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Position Summary and Description
TLT has long been recognized for its product excellence, reliability and
performance. Their Fan Blades are second to none and withstand the most
abusive environments. TLT is the only vendor in the US designing and
manufacturing variable pitch axial fans above 5,000HP and centrifugal fans
above 8,000HP, and are currently researching 20,000HP applications. Over the
years, the Company has grown conservatively, not to outpace its available
resources, but possibly leaving significant opportunities on the table.
Which brings us to this Fan/Project Engineering role that is critical to the
expected growth, heavily influenced by the company's ability to design custom
Fan solutions into production - no two applications are alike. This
individual will answer the questions: how do we bring about greater
operational efficiency and what ways can we improve upon our Fans
capabilities? These industrial size fans are used by energy companies who
need to meet EPA guidelines [clean air acts] and are interested in how to
lower their power usage in turning coal into usable energy. The key to these
large centrifugal/axial fans: an understanding of concepts like "mass flow"
and air pressure and understanding the unique structural and design challenges
created by rotating blades. The project engineering teams consists of a Fan
Engineer, Rotor/Drive train Engineer, Structural Engineer, Project Engineer
and layout Designers. This individual would ideally understand/have exposure
to rotor dynamics, drive trains and critical speeds. As specialty wind tunnel
applications for auto and aviation research, etc. is an adjunct, experience
with Turbines [fixed versus variable pitch] or variable pitch propellers would
be of interest given the exposure to mass flow and air pressure issues. The
same can be said about Pumps as Pump applications typically deal with fluid
flow and rotating equipment [concepts similar to a Fan].
About TLT Babcock
TLT is a worldwide industry leader in delivering custom solutions for air and
material handling demands to include heavy-duty, large and medium-duty axial
and centrifugal Fans and equipment for ash/material-handling applications. TLT
is currently the only company in the US making variable pitch axial
fans. TLT's real value can be found in a high level of reliable product
performance and durability in service [even in the most abusive environments],
a result of highly engineered equipment paired with precise quality controls
and manufacturing techniques. Their products are also manufactured to minimize
energy usage while maximizing online availability. Their primary markets are
utility power plants and heavy industrial manufacturing installations,
including cement plants, steel mills, pulp and paper mills, waste
incinerators, mining, and subway & tunnel applications.
Responsibilities
- Analysis and verification of customer.s specifications, TLT's
standards, and general engineering practices to ensure acceptability of end
product
- Creation and maintenance of accurate bills of material
- Creation and/or direction of project conceptual layouts
- Oversight of project progress through engineering
- Creation of purchasing specifications and review and acceptance of
third-party drawings
- Resolve issues related to fabrication and field variances
- Proposal support including specification review, site layouts, fan
sizing, preliminary component selection, solicitation of component bids,
development of cost and price, sales meetings with client and proposal
generation
- Interface with procurement groups, buyers, fabricators and customers;
Resolution of technical conflicts
Work Experience/Skills
- Proven experience designing centrifugal or variable pitch axial flow
utility, tunnel, and mine fans
- Experience with custom heavy equipment design
- Experience with making layouts in SolidWorks and/or ACAD
- Experience with FEA and fatigue analysis
- Proficient with shaft and drive train design including: fatigue and
stress analysis, hub and coupling fit selection, torsional and lateral
critical speed analysis
- Proficient with calculating inertia, energy, stresses, strains, and
forces in rotating equipment
- Ability to properly size sleeve and anti-friction bearings for the given
application
- Understands fan performance and acoustics design and testing
- Proficient with BOM and MRP systems
- Willingness to travel
- Experience with non-mechanical components, including: civil, structural,
aerodynamics, metallurgy, electrical, and auxiliary hydraulic, lube,
cooling, stall, temperature and vibration monitoring systems
- Attention to detail and good at checking drawings but works at a pace to
get project done within schedule restraints
- Team player, has a good business sense, and works well with
customers
- Background with welded and machined components, GDT, NDT, PWHT, and
NDE
- Ability to follow specifications as well as make well-written
specifications and reports
- Familiar with industry standards, including: AMCA, AWS, ASTM, ASME, DIN,
ISO, SSPC, ABMA, AGMA, and AISI
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities are
essential. Excellent oral & written communication skills are
essential.
Education
- BSME minimum, P.E. license a plus
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Contact Information
For full information, please contact:
Phillip Spearo
262-347-0988
phil@redmondresearch.com
www.redmondresearch.com |
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