Chemical Engineer – Relief Systems Process Safety

Our client is a global specialty materials company committed to enhancing the quality of life through innovative products and solutions, prioritizing safety and sustainability. With a focus on key sectors such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables, it leverages cutting-edge technology platforms, fosters deep customer engagement, and drives differentiated application development to maintain its leading positions in these markets. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, they have employed approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, design and document vessels for potential over pressure and vacuum scenarios (new & existing) – relief device (PSV, RD, conservation vents) relief load calculation, inlet and outlet line sizing, size selection and datasheet preparation, and relief/flare load summary preparation. Design, model, document, and communicate requirements for pressure/vacuum relief devices and effluent handling.
• Understanding of mechanical design conditions and to utilize the process safety information in designing relief system to safeguard piping and equipment.
• Understanding of HAZOP, PHA report, SIL studies - provide relief system input from these reports. Design of overpressure protection for gas/vapor filled systems using Depressurization concept. Material & Energy Balance Calculation as per the process requirement to design the adequate relief systems.
• Work to enhance safety and protection of the environment through overall relief project development.
• Stay abreast of corporate and industry relief practices and standards such as API 520/521, NFPA 30, API 2000 etc

Requirements:

• 3 to 8 years of direct Relief Systems experience in process design, commissioning, start-up, or operations.
• Demonstrated project management skills. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
• Prefer knowledge in application and compliance requirements of regulatory codes: US Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Internal Process Safety Standards
• Experience in a petrochemical plant or refinery 
• Experience with the following software would be an advantage: SuperChems, ASPEN, HTRI, AFT ARROW, AFT Fathom.

Addition Required Qualifications/Job Requirements:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from accredited university or college.
• Understand process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagram and equipment layouts, conceptual equipment layouts, process layout, utility layout and other block layouts.
• Understand Plant process design with equipment sizing & utility load design calculation. 
• Must have strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and consultation skills. 
• This position will interact with personnel in all organizations.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and execute a heavy workload simultaneously within budget and schedule.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, and able to adapt communication to best reach the intended audience within or outside the organization.
• Strong customer focus, with demonstrated ability to solve complex issues and work in partnership with peers, Manufacturing, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to compile and analyze complex data.
• Knowledge in application of industry standards, recommended practices, and codes (API, NFPA, ASME, etc.)
• Ensure regulatory compliance of process changes- Provide and communicate clear, concise, and timely reporting of project progress and accomplishments verbally and in writing.