Process Engineer III
Houston, Texas, United States
Competitive
Sector:
Posted: 7/9/2026
Ref: BH-340366
Summary:
We are looking for a skilled Senior Process Engineer to review existing relief valve (PSV) calculations, identify potential concerns and provide mitigation packages for identified items.
The responsibilities of the Process Engineer include designing and recognizing patterns, collecting plant data, implementing methodologies, and providing mitigation packages to field engineers for project execution.
Ultimately, the role is to review existing designs to confirm PSVs are adequately sized and provide recommendations, if applicable.
Responsibilities:
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
We are looking for a skilled Senior Process Engineer to review existing relief valve (PSV) calculations, identify potential concerns and provide mitigation packages for identified items.
The responsibilities of the Process Engineer include designing and recognizing patterns, collecting plant data, implementing methodologies, and providing mitigation packages to field engineers for project execution.
Ultimately, the role is to review existing designs to confirm PSVs are adequately sized and provide recommendations, if applicable.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate existing facilities’ PSVs for relieving capacities.
- Identify applicable PSV case studies per applicable codes.
- Communicate with internal operation teams and 3rd-party vendors to gather required information for PSV calculations.
- Create process simulations and conduct risk assessments.
- Perform process analysis and provide mitigation packages for project execution team.
- Document all created processes and update and maintain these documents as changes occur.
- Occasional travel to the plant may be required to collect plant data. Contractor must have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including a hard hat, safety boots, fire retardant clothing, and safety glasses. Contractor's personal vehicle will be used for travel, with mileage reimbursed.
Skills Required / Qualifications:
Experience with process simulation software (Honeywell UniSim, HYSYS, Promax, etc.). - Three or more years of technical experience with PSV calculations or working within a chemical plant.
- Experience in coordinating with internal teams and vendors in a technical environment.
- Proven success in a corporate setting, working with all levels of management.
- Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
- Required – Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Required – Familiarity with API 520, API 521
- Preferred – Familiarity with API 2000, API 2510
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
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