Chemical Engineer - Entry

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:
 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.
 Interface with manufacturing personnel, technical services, and subject matter expert’s groups
to ensure the design recommendations comply with company and industry relief protection
standards and practices.
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.

Qualifications

 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