Tag: Engineer
How an Engineering Background can be an Asset as a Procurement...
After years of working in the Engineering Department, Richard Hodgson made a career switch to procurement, and became a subject matter expert in his field. Working with a wide range of clients and projects has given him a unique outlook on the industry.
Someone Has to Build It: An Engineer Reflects on his Career
Over his 45 years of service at Fluor, Ron Merrick witnessed profound changes across the oil & gas industry, including the standardization of piping and valves and a dramatic increase in digital technology in project planning & management.
Brighter Days Ahead for the Brazilian Valve Market
Brazil’s ‘Golden Years’ saw success and prosperity in the energy and processing industries. Due to actions carried out by the federal government, the country experienced a downfall for the past five years. Consultant, João Carlos Vitorino, Eng, MBA, discusses how the new government is bringing hope for 2020 and the importance of keeping industry workers safe, while protecting the environment by controlling fugitive emissions. By Catarina Muia and Stephanie Matas.
Chevron: Guiding the Future of Actuation Technology
Valve World Americas had the pleasure of sitting down with Subsea Controls Engineer, Hailing An, at Chevron’s downtown headquarters in Houston, Texas, USA.
IChemE Award for Energy Consultancy Xodus Group
International energy consultancy Xodus Group has been presented with the Silver Corporate Partner Award by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
Saint-Gobain Seals teams up with Boston University
Saint-Gobain Seals’ team members collaborated with Boston University students to improve the machining process for Meldin® split piston rings that are designed and manufactured at the Bristol, Rhode Island, site.
Problem solving with hydraulic simulation models
An interview with Freese and Nichols Senior Hydraulics Engineer Tom Hill
Whether onsite with his hands on the equipment, or in front of his computer utilizing simulation software, Tom Hill has spent nearly the past four decades solving problems for his clients.
The next generation in an aging workforce
An Interview with CountryMark Reliability Engineer Cody David
As the reliability engineer for CountryMark, Cody David represents the new generation in an industry that continues to face the challenges of an aging workforce.
Cryogenics and challenges in a changing industry
An Interview with Rex Engle – Senior Principal Piping Engineer, IHI E&C
Using the correct equipment is a key component for the success of a project in any industry and Senior Principal Piping Engineer, Rex Engle, knows a lot about the importance of choosing the correct valves in the LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) business.
Meeting requirements in a corrosive environment
An Interview with Kerry Pritchard-Millen – Lead Piping Engineer The Society of Piping Engineers and Designers is an International organization promoting Excellence and Quality in Piping Design and Engineering through networking, training and certification programs.