Melanie Sarzynski serves as a Fitness for Service (FFS) Engineer at Becht, where she leverages her extensive expertise in mechanical engineering to address complex challenges within the energy sector. With a solid foundation in industry codes and standards, including the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel...
Melanie Sarzynski serves as a Fitness for Service (FFS) Engineer at Becht, where she leverages her extensive expertise in mechanical engineering to address complex challenges within the energy sector. With a solid foundation in industry codes and standards, including the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and API 579-1/ASME FFS-1, Melanie plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of critical infrastructure in both upstream and downstream applications. Her participation in API and ASME working groups highlights her commitment to advancing industry standards, while her hands-on experience in structural analysis and solid mechanics allows her to provide actionable insights that enhance safety and performance.
At Becht, Melanie is involved in key projects that focus on optimizing the performance of chemical plants, oil refineries, and power generation facilities. Her proficiency in heat transfer and computational mechanics enables her to conduct thorough assessments of equipment and systems, identifying potential risks and recommending effective mitigation strategies. By utilizing advanced simulation tools like ANSYS, she is able to model complex physical phenomena, providing clients with data-driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and extend asset life.
Melanie's collaborative approach fosters strong partnerships with clients, ensuring that their unique challenges are met with tailored solutions. Her deep understanding of materials and pipelines, combined with her expertise in energy and natural gas sectors, positions her as a trusted advisor in the field. As she continues to contribute to the development of innovative engineering practices at Becht, Melanie remains dedicated to enhancing safety and reliability across the industry.