Pressure Safety Process Engineer: Relief Systems Expert

Covestro; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Covestro in Baytown, Texas is seeking a Pressure Safety Process Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of emergency relief systems and process safety across NAFTA operations.

You will apply chemical engineering fundamentals, perform PFD/P&ID reviews, and contribute to MOC, PHA/HAZOP, and TAR activities while aligning with ASME/API standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or similar field with at least 4 years of experience or Master’s degree with at least 2 years of experience.
• TWIC eligibility within a reasonable timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Designs and evaluates emergency relief systems (pressure safety valves, rupture disks, venting) for new and existing plans in NAFTA.
• Documents site and regional pressure safety policies, standards and procedures.
• Participates in Management of Change (MOC) and provides solutions for pressure safety issues.
• Supports day-to-day BU operations affected by emergency relief systems.
• Assists in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Turnaround (TAR) activities.
• Proposes improvements to pressure safety work processes.
• Participates in HSE initiatives and represents HSE within the site.
• Engages with industry organizations (AIChE/DIERS, ASME, API) and applies relevant codes.

Skills

Process safety

Pressure Relief design

PFD/P&ID analysis

PHA/HAZOP

Leadership

Written/verbal communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Master's in Chemical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Superchems

TWIC credential

Job description

Covestro in Baytown, Texas is seeking a Pressure Safety Process Engineer to lead the analysis, design, and optimization of emergency relief systems and process safety across NAFTA operations.

You will apply chemical engineering fundamentals, perform PFD/P&ID reviews, and contribute to MOC, PHA/HAZOP, and TAR activities while aligning with ASME/API standards and industry best practices.