Process Engineer (Pressure Safety) IV

Covestro • Baytown, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Process Engineer (Pressure Safety) IV supports the analysis, design, and optimization of process safety and performs emergency relief system assessments, design, and revalidation. The role represents Covestro in industrial and trade communities, including AIChE (DIERS), ASME, and API.

The position designs and evaluates emergency relief systems—including pressure safety valves, rupture disks, and venting systems—for new and existing plants in the NAFTA region. It supports site and regional pressure safety policies, standards, procedures, training, and execution; contributes to Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), and turnaround activities; and supports day-to-day Business Unit operations affected by emergency relief systems. The engineer proactively addresses pressure-safety concerns, improves work-process efficiency, and participates in Health, Safety & Environment initiatives. Travel is less than 20%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or similar engineering with at least 4 years of experience, or a master’s degree in chemical or similar engineering with at least 2 years of experience.
• Understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, including chemical reactions, unit operations, fluid flow, and process control concepts.
• Ability to analyze and understand highly integrated processes using process documentation such as PFDs and P&IDs.
• Proficiency in fluid-flow calculations, including two-phase flow.
• Knowledge of PHA/HAZOP methodology for identifying overpressure scenarios.
• Understanding of industry codes and standards, including ASME, API, ASHRAE-15, IIAR, NFPA, and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to use pressure-safety calculation tools such as Superchems or similar software.
• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and people skills while working within cross-functional teams.
• Ability to facilitate pressure-safety topics and guide teams toward sound solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Ability to make decisions and work independently to develop and implement solutions in the production workflow.
• Willingness to travel less than 20%.

Nice To Haves

• Plant experience.
• At least 2 years of Emergency Relief System Design experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and evaluate emergency relief systems, including pressure safety valves, rupture disks, and venting systems, for new and existing plants in the NAFTA region.
• Support documentation of site and regional pressure safety policies, standards, procedures, training, and execution.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and deliver solutions to pressure-safety concerns and problems identified through process-unit interactions.
• Support day-to-day Business Unit operations that affect or are affected by emergency relief systems.
• Assist with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and turnaround (TAR) activities.
• Propose improvements to the efficiency of Pressure Safety work processes.
• Participate in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) service initiatives and represent the HSE organization within the site.
• Participate in industrial organizations such as AIChE (DIERS), ASME, and API.
• Represent the company in industrial and trade communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior