Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Engineer II

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a PRD Engineer in Houston to analyze overpressure scenarios, perform relief calculations, and develop relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment. You will size and specify relief valves and rupture discs, verify compliance with codes, and prepare technical documentation.

The role supports process safety and design review activities, works with clients, and participates in meetings to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience with pressure relief devices and safety systems.
• Strong understanding of relief calculations and valve sizing.
• Experience with relief analysis and flare system design is a plus.
• Ability to learn quickly and communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering review and analysis assignments under supervision.
• Apply conventional knowledge in your engineering discipline.
• Review project plans to understand scope, schedule and tasks.
• Identify and quantify overpressure relief requirements and evaluate relief system capacities.
• Verify adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by seniors.
• Develop understanding of technical requirements and propose opportunities to improve effectiveness.
• Participate in client and team meetings.
• Track and report hours spent on projects.
• Work with colleagues at all levels, contribute to reports and deliverables, meet deadlines.

Skills

Pressure relief calculations

Relief valve sizing

Flare system design

Process safety systems

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

PRD Engineer is responsible for analyzing overpressure scenarios, performing relief calculations, and developing pressure relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment. The role includes sizing and specifying relief valves and rupture discs, verifying compliance with applicable codes and standards, preparing technical documentation, and supporting process safety and design review activities.

What You Will Do:

• Performs engineering review and analysis assignments under minimal supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager
• Applies conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering.
• Review project plans to understand the scope, schedule and assigned work.
• Identifying and quantifying overpressure scenario relief rate requirements and evaluating relief systems capacities.
• Verifying the adequacy of relief/flare system design and installation.
• Prepare written documents, reports and presentations for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
• Develop understanding of the technical requirements and challenges and provide suggested opportunities of the business to formulate opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in day-to-day job tasks.
• Participate in client and team meetings.
• Track and accurately report hours spent on projects
• Work with individuals at all levels, provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
• Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics or a related engineering/scientific discipline
• 2-4 years of relevant professional experience working with pressure relief devices, pressure vessels, and process safety systems. This position requires a strong understanding of pressure relief calculations, relief valve sizing, overpressure scenarios, fluid dynamics, and applicable industry codes and standards.
• Experience in pressure relief analysis and flare system design and documentation, preferred.
• Ability to gain, retain and illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge
• Ability to actively listen to the needs of our clients by receiving shared information, determining context and evaluating the information provided
• Openly accept change as part of business evolution to meet the needs of our clients and supports it
• Possess a firm understanding of key performance indicators and their significance to the business and takes action to drive results
• Ability to utilize established rapport with senior members of the team and colleagues
• Engages in personal development activities that focus on developing customer intimacy
• Must take responsibility for their actions and behaviors
• Must acknowledge and learn from mistakes
• Must understand assigned responsibilities and hold themself accountable for keeping commitments
• Must be dependable and consistent
• Must actively participate in daily activities
• Ability to produce an expected quantity and quality of work.
• Must organize, plan and manage time and tasks effectively utilizing intermediate time management skills
• Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
• US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts
• It Would Be Nice If You Had Professional or chartered engineer license.

Reporting Relationships:

• Reports to a manager, director, or executive level position.

ABOUT US

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We're at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

About Our Benefits

ABS Group proudly offers a variety of industry-leading benefits designed to enhance the life and well-being of our employees and their families. These benefits include, but are not limited to:

• medical insurance (PPO and HD)
• dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings account (HSA)
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• life insurance
• accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• disability leave programs
• parental leave program
• paid holidays
• paid vacation time
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) that offers additional support in personal wellness, including work-life services.
• 401K plan with a generous company match, subject to plan requirements.

Equal Opportunity

The ABS Group of Companies is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.

Notice ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Other

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.

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