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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Pressure Relief Device Engineer 2

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Houston, TX, USA
In Person
Mechanical EngineeringDesign Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Mathematics or a related engineering/scientific discipline.
  • 2-4 years of relevant professional experience working with pressure relief devices, pressure vessels, and process safety systems.
  • Strong understanding of pressure relief calculations, relief valve sizing, overpressure scenarios, fluid dynamics, and applicable industry codes and standards.
  • Ability to gain, retain and illustrate comprehension of learned technical knowledge.
  • Ability to actively listen to client needs by receiving shared information, determining context, and evaluating the information provided.
  • Experience understanding key performance indicators and their significance to the business and taking action to drive results.
  • Ability to utilize established rapport with senior team members and colleagues.
  • Ability to take responsibility for actions and behaviors, learn from mistakes, understand assigned responsibilities, and remain accountable for commitments.
  • Ability to be dependable and consistent, actively participate in daily activities, and produce the expected quantity and quality of work.
  • Ability to organize, plan, and manage time and tasks effectively using intermediate time-management skills.
  • Ability to obtain a working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management Systems.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for roles supporting government contracts.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze overpressure scenarios, perform relief calculations, and develop pressure relief device designs to protect process systems and equipment.
  • Size and specify relief valves and rupture discs.
  • Verify compliance with applicable codes and standards.
  • Prepare technical documentation and support process safety and design review activities.
  • Perform engineering review and analysis assignments under minimal supervision of an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
  • Apply conventional knowledge in a particular field of engineering.
  • Review project plans to understand scope, schedule, and assigned work.
  • Identify and quantify overpressure scenario relief-rate requirements and evaluate relief-system capacities.
  • Verify the adequacy of relief and flare system design and installation.
  • Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations for review by an experienced engineer or engineering manager.
  • Develop understanding of technical requirements and challenges and suggest opportunities to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in day-to-day job tasks.
  • Participate in client and team meetings.
  • Track and accurately report hours spent on projects.
  • Provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
  • Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
  • Report to a manager, director, or executive-level position.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in pressure relief analysis and flare system design and documentation.
  • Professional or chartered engineer license.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

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Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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