Pressure Safety Engineer IV – Relief Systems Expert

Covestro AG; Baytown (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro is seeking a Pressure Safety Engineer IV to lead analysis, design and optimization of process safety. You will evaluate emergency relief systems, participate in PHA/HAZOP activities and support regional policies within a NAFTA framework.

The role requires knowledge of codes/standards (ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA) and travel up to 20%. Cross-functional teamwork and effective communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical or similar engineering with 4+ years of experience or Master's degree in chemical or similar engineering and 2+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and evaluates emergency relief systems such as pressure safety valves and rupture disks and venting systems for new and existing plans in the NAFTA region.
• Supports documentation of site and regional pressure safety policies, standards, procedures, training, and execution.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC), and proactively delivers solutions to pressure safety related concerns and problems as discovered through frequent process unit interactions.
• Supports day-to-day Business Unit (BU) operations that impact or impacted by their emergency relief systems
• Assists in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Turnaround (TAR) activities
• Proposes creative and innovative improvements in the efficiency of Pressure Safety work processes
• Participates in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) service initiatives and positively represents the HSE organization within the site.

Skills

Process safety

Pressure relief design

P&ID analysis

HAZOP

Codes & standards

Fluid flow

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or related engineering

Master's degree in chemical or related engineering

Tools

Superchems

Job description

Covestro is seeking a Pressure Safety Engineer IV to lead analysis, design and optimization of process safety. You will evaluate emergency relief systems, participate in PHA/HAZOP activities and support regional policies within a NAFTA framework.

The role requires knowledge of codes/standards (ASME, API, NFPA, OSHA) and travel up to 20%. Cross-functional teamwork and effective communication are essential.