Safety Relief Process Engineer

ADM is seeking a Safety Relief Process Engineer to join its on-site operations in Decatur, Illinois. This permanent, full-time, exempt role emphasizes process safety within chemical process engineering projects and provides support to the MPP/Project Manager during the execution of CAPEX and OPEX initiatives.

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, including 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 Engineering 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
• 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 industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, PIP, etc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel

Technologies

• Aspen Plus
• HYSYS
• ChemCAD

Benefits

• Physical wellness: medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement where applicable
• Financial wellness: flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection
• Mental and social wellness: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off including paid holidays
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs
• Benefits may vary for bargained locations; confirm eligibility with the recruiter

Preferred Qualifications

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

Salaried Incentive Plan

The total compensation package for this position will also include an annual bonus.