Full Time
Sugar Land, TX
Posted 4 weeks ago

General Information:
Location
: Sugar Land, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire – On site
Compensation: $160,000 – $190,000 Per Year + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation

Job Description:
Our company provides the highest quality services for the Refining, Gas & Oil, Pipeline, Renewable,
Chemical, and Biopharm Industries. We have over 30 years of experience in Engineering, Procurement
and Construction with 15+ years of experience in Lifesciences Engineering and Compliance
Consulting. We are an employee-owned company with opportunities for growth.

Position Summary:
The Sr. Functional Safety Engineer will demonstrate a high degree of technical knowledge and
competency with safety systems engineering and specifications development. Must demonstrate the
ability to work to a high standard of professionalism within a team environment.
Requirements:
10 + years’ experience in Safety Systems Engineering and Applications Consulting
Education:
BS in Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Functional Safety Certification required: TÜV or FSE (Functional Safety Engineer ) or exida CFSP, or ISA84
SIS Fundamentals or LOPA or SIL
Preferred Certifications: exida CFSE or ISA84 SIS Expert or TÜV Rheinland FSExpert
PMP Preferred

Core Competencies:

  • Technical Competencies – Must be highly experienced in all aspects of safety lifecycle
    management, including development of PHA/LOPAs, identification of hazards, allocation of
    safeguards, allocation of Independent Protection Layers (IPLs), Safety Requirement Specifications
    (SRS), logic narrative development, and SIL Calculations. In addition, experience with
    development of test and validation procedures is required. Knowledge of PLC/SIS programming
    and panel design, as well as integration of PLC/SIS to DCS and other auxiliary PLCs. Ability to
    lead efforts with commissioning/cutovers, loop checks, logic validation/testing, and provide start
    up assistance/troubleshooting. Knowledge of SRS document generation using at least one or
    more of the following Safety Lifecycle Management software packages: exSILentia V3/V4,
    SILSolver, aeShield, or Safety Lifecycle Manager (SLM).
  • Safety – Responsible for maintaining compliance with company safety policies and
    procedures.
  • Client Contact – Insure that regular client contact is maintained and that client concerns and
    input are understood and addressed. Ability to help client, along with client team members such
    as engineers and operators, develop project needs in order to help define design that meets
    requirements and functionality.
  • Morale & Teamwork – Consistently work to a high standard of professionalism within a team
    environment. Ability to lead project team members and motivate to achieve project goals.
  • Training – Ensure all necessary trainings and certifications are kept up to date and valid. Provide
    recommendations for training and staff development for Sugar Land team.
  • Quality – Ensure that effective company and Client QA/QC processes are followed.
    Other Skills/Qualifications:
  • Experience with IPL Assessments, SIL Calculations, Safety Requirement Specs, and Safety
    Lifecycle Management Software required
  • Experience with SLIM Process writing required
  • Experience with SIS/PLC Platforms including Emerson Delta V (CSLS and SLS), Triconex and/or
    Yokogawa Prosafe preferred
    Benefits:
  • Competitive salary with a discretionary bonus potential
  • Benefit Time Off (BTO) that can be used as paid vacation, sick time, holiday funding, or as cash-
    out
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & 401(k) plan for retirement with employer match
  • Company funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharing
  • Wellness & Vision subsidy
  • Company paid short term and long-term disability coverage

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