Senior Engineer, Relief Valves & System Technical Authority

Job Description

Senior Engineer, Relief Valves & System Technical Authority

Downstream Refining Operations | Full-Time | Lima, OH or Toledo, OH

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineer to serve as

the Relief Valve & Relief Systems Technical Authority supporting

downstream refining operations. In this specialist leadership role, you

will provide authoritative pressure relief engineering expertise across

multiple refinery sites in Ohio, leading the technical assurance program

for relief devices and disposal systems. You will play a central role in

risk management, regulatory compliance, and organizational capability

building guiding engineering teams, mentoring less experienced staff,

and driving standardization across sites. A background in process design

and frontend project development is a significant asset for this

position.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Relief Valve Technical Authority, delivering expert pressure relief engineering support and direction across all downstream refinery sites.
• Provide technical reviews, troubleshooting, and formal approval of
  
  

relief device sizing and system calculations; set and implement

technical engineering practices that drive risk management,

operating efficiency, defect elimination, and standardization.

• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of training and
  
  

technical assurance programs for pressure relief sizing and

downstream relief systems.

• Evaluate and approve API 520/521 and flare system design exceptions,
  
  

managing the exception approval process consistently at each site.

• Participate in HAZOPs, flare risk assessments, and incident
  
  

investigations as required to support safe and reliable operations.

• Standardize and guide the creation of technical documentation for
  
  

pressure relief and flare disposal systems across the organization.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, maintenance,
  
  

inspection, and other subject matter experts to ensure consistent

technical practices and integrated solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering
  
  

discipline.

• 8 or more years of experience in refining, upstream, or
  
  

petrochemical environments, with a minimum of 3 years of focused

design experience in relief systems. Expert or specialized knowledge

of relief valve calculations and relief systems is required.

Candidates with fewer total years of experience but a deeper

concentration in relief systems and flares will also be considered.

• Strong working knowledge of pressure relief device sizing,
  
  

selection, and disposal systems, including hands-on experience with

relief system calculations.

• Proficiency with process simulation tools such as PetroSim, HYSYS,
  
  

PRO/II, Aspen Flare Analyzer, or AFT Fathom.

• Solid understanding of core process engineering deliverables
  
  

including PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, hydraulic

calculations, and overpressure scenario development.

• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, particularly API
  
  

520/521 and API RP 576, with a commitment to continuous deepening of

technical expertise.

• Experience with front-end project development and equipment design
  
  

is strongly preferred.

• Excellent technical communication skills with a demonstrated ability
  
  

to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams including

operations, maintenance, and engineering.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

Qualifications

• BS ChE or equivalent experience
• Strong Process Design (FED) Experience
• Strong Process Engineering Experience
• From Petroleum Refining (Preference) or Petrochemicals
• Proficiency with process simulation tools such as PetroSim, HYSYS, PRO/II, Aspen Flare Analyzer, or AFT Fatho
• Solid understanding of PFDs, P&IDs, heat and material balances, hydraulic calculations, and overpressure scenario development.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards, particularly API 520/521 and API RP 576, with a commitment to continuous deepening of technical expertise.
• Experience with front-end project development and equipment design is strongly preferred.
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

• Growing Company
• Great Benefits
• Great Exposure Job With Supporting Multiple Sites
• Looking To Continue To Grow
  
  

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 150000

Salary Max : $ 170000

Currency Type : USD