Safety Relief Process Engineer - Decatur, IL

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition, committed to sustainability and innovation. The Safety Relief Process Engineer will support the execution of chemical process engineering projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

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

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Process Eng. from an ABET accredited university
• 3+ 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)
• 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