Safety Relief Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Safety Relief Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

This is a full-time, exempt-level position.

Job Summary:

The Safety Relief Process Engineer will support the MPP (Mechanical Process Piping) Manager or Project Manager in the execution and completion of chemical process engineering projects.

This role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams and performing process engineering design as required for projects taken on by the department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chemical/process engineering with experience in process safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform design calculations and simulations to support CAPEX/OPEX project requirements
• Conduct relief analysis using iPRSM software and ensure compliance with safety standards
• Prepare and coordinate mitigation plans with production sites for any relief systems out of compliance
• Data collection of design data, which may include site visits to field verify equipment or develop reference sketches of relief system piping configurations
• Assist in development and review of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)
• Perform process simulations using ASPEN/HYSYS
• Sizing and specification of control valves and pressure regulators
• Make technical recommendations as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) relevant to process engineering action items
• Coordinate with and review calculations by junior engineers or third-party engineering companies to complete project deliverables as needed
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental regulations
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of project reports and technical documents
• Participate in project meetings, both internal and with clients, and follow up on action items
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of best practices in process engineering
• Mentor junior process engineers and play an active role in their training and development
• Coordinate with other disciplines within Engineering Services (Mechanical Engineers, CAD resources, and CSA team) to complete project deliverables

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Eng. from an ABET accredited university
• 3-7 years of experience in chemical process engineering
• Ability to obtain industry relevant professional certification within 2 years
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering principles and processes
• Experience in conducting relief analysis and other Process Safety tasks
• Proficiency in performing design calculations and sizing/specification of process equipment for industrial facilities
• Possess design and modeling skills for plant layout, process piping, and mechanical equipment on heavy industrial or food processing plants
• Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) experience
• Experience with Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or ChemCAD for process modeling
• Ability to read and review/evaluate P&IDs and PFDs
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Familiar with relevant industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, PIP, etc.
• Excellence in Microsoft Office products (emphasis on Word and Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in chemical process engineering
• Masters Degree in Engineering
• Experience with chemical plant operations and maintenance
• PE License
• PMP or similar project management certification

Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet every posted requirement. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity.

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