Process Safety Engineering Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Engineering equips engineers with specialized skills to understand, manage, and implement safety techniques within process and energy-related industries. Developed and taught by oil and gas industry experts and academic leaders, the curriculum emphasizes real-world applications critical to manufacturing, refinery, and downstream operations. Students gain foundational expertise essential for advancing safety and environmental practices across various sectors.

What You'll Achieve

  • Complete coursework in Process Safety and Reliability, Systems Safety Engineering, and Human Factors System Design.
  • Earn a Graduate Certificate in Process Safety Engineering recognized across the oil, gas, and process industries.
  • Build technical expertise to lead safety, risk management, and emergency response initiatives in complex industrial environments.

How You Will Benefit

  • Strengthen problem-solving and risk assessment abilities critical to high-stakes engineering fields.
  • Learn directly from industry professionals and academic experts at the center of Houston’s energy sector.
  • Enhance career advancement opportunities in safety engineering and environmental management roles.

Job Opportunities

Graduates of this program are in demand by leading oil and gas companies, engineering consulting firms, and government regulatory agencies. Employers value the technical safety expertise and industry insight gained through the program’s specialized courses. Partnerships with companies like Chevron and Shell enhance opportunities for students to stand out in competitive job markets focused on

  • Process safety,
  • Risk management, and
  • Environmental compliance.

Requirements

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Contacts

Dr. Lawrence Schulze

Associate Professor

Cullen College of Engineering

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