Senior Process Engineer: Design, Delivery & Safety

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS); Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to act as a technical expert on project delivery within the Asset Integrity Management Services program. You will join a project team and support planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of multiple projects.

In this role you will conduct design reviews, develop PFDs and P&IDs, perform process safety activities, and mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required (Chemical preferred).
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional certification preferred.
• Experience in a plant environment and/or within a consulting services organization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and supervise engineering design reviews and analysis on major projects.
• Review project plans to understand scope, schedule and work assigned.
• Prepare written documents, reports and presentations.
• Develop understanding of technical requirements and opportunities to enhance effectiveness.
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise to support project tasks (PFDs, P&IDs, mass/energy balances).
• Review process equipment sizing and specifications; hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing.
• Participate in HAZOP, What If, FMEA, risk assessments, and PSM activities.
• Lead or support EHAC studies and corrosion control programs.
• Perform PRD and relief valve sizing and documentation.
• Report hours spent on projects and participate in client meetings.
• Mentor junior engineers and coach team members.

Skills

PFDs

P&IDs

HAZOP

FMEA

PSM

PRD sizing

Project management

Mentoring

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Process safety management (PSM) systems

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer works as a technical expert on the successful delivery of projects for clients as a member of a project team within a market program (Asset Integrity Management Services). This includes providing technical expertise in Pressure Relief Device (PRD) Analysis to oversee project support along with the project manager and project team members with initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing projects.
Schedule and Location:
- The position has a hybrid work schedule.
- This open role is located at our modern ten-story corporate headquarters in Spring, Texas.

What You Will Do:
· Provide technical expertise on project tasks under the supervision of a project manager to ensure quality services are delivered on schedule and within available budget to meet customer requirements.
o Assist project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task duration and developing a project schedule as part of developing a project management plan
o Provide technical expertise to support execution of project tasks
§ PRD analysis and oversight
§ Participate as subject matter expert in Damage Mechanism Assessments and Corrosion Control Programs
§ Review and interpret material and energy balances
§ Review and interpret sizing and specification of process equipment
§ Perform hydraulic calculations/pipe sizing
§ Experience in medium to heavy industry including refinery/chemical/renewable energy
§ Relief valve sizing and specification
§ Working knowledge on the use of process simulation software programs such as ASPEN, HYSYS or similar
o Develop briefing materials and write reports to communicate concepts and analysis results to client and end users
o Lead research and data analysis, to include but not limited to assisting with conducting customer or stakeholder analyses.
o Develop conclusions and recommendations, prepare reports, and assist with client presentations
o Tracking and reporting hours executing projects.
o 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
o Performing quality assurance on project deliverables
· Develop relationships with existing customers to facilitate development of new business.
o Attending client meetings to discuss technical topics
o Meeting with new and existing clients to listen to their needs
o Communicating client needs to business development, project managers, and supervisors
· Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current and/or additional services
o Participate in marketing activities, growth initiatives, conference presentations, technical whitepapers
o Assist with proposal development including estimating level of effort, cost estimating, and writing proposals
o Learn, understand, and be conversant in ABS Group products and services
o Review published reports and news articles about existing and potential new clients to identify customer intelligence
o Participate in team development by reviewing resumes, interviewing applicants, and providing feedback on potential candidates
o Review and selection of new technical software platforms
o Networking to meet new potential clients

What You Will Need:
Education and Experience
· Minimum of 6 years of experience in Field and Plant (energy, chemical and/or oil and gas industries) and/or consulting service experience preferred. Technical experience in Relief device sizing calculations (API 520/521/2000) activities also preferred.
· Minimum of 6+ years in Pressure Relief Device Analysis
· Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (BSChE) or equivalent required
· Relevant technical certifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Knowledge and understanding of the OSHA 1910.119 Process Safety Management (PSM) regulation, including the Mechanical Integrity component (1910.119 (j))
· Familiarity with Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity program requirements
· Experience in developing proposals, including creating the project deliverables list and estimating the resource effort
· Ability to mentor and develop engineers
· Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
· Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements, codes, standards, and other recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices:
o API
o NFPA
o ASME
o OSHA
o EPA
o NACE
o DIERS
o CCPS
o AlChE
· Proven experience providing technical expertise to project teams
· Consulting experience serving on project teams
· Gather and analyze data effectively
· Apply critical thinking to a wide variety of problems
· Comprehend and analyze complex problems
· Work under tight deadlines
· Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
· Working knowledge of the ABS Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety Management System.

Country Requirements
US Citizenship required for roles supporting government contracts
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to an Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering