Instrumentation Engineer - Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Remote, IL 60515
About the Job
Title: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Engineer
Location: Lockport, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Overview:
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Job Duties:
- Assist Maintenance department in the upkeep and troubleshooting of installed SIS (documentation updates, test procedures and support, troubleshooting, critical work reviews, MOCs, bypassing, recommending spare parts, turnaround scope development and execution support).
- Plan and track completion of all SIS testing in accordance with the proof test intervals defined in the SRS, including periodic online testing and offline testing of equipment during outages and turnarounds.
- Participate in investigations and review of SIS events including failures, demands, and spurious trips.
- Track and analyze the reliability of the SIS through a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) program and make recommendations for improvement.
- Subject Matter Expert for SIS and instrumentation during HAZOPs, i.e. analysis of Independent Protection Layers (IPLs) and HAZOP recommendations
- Lead and participate in Functional Safety Assessments (FSAs) as a competent SIS engineer, for both new and existing SIS.
- Update and maintain SIS documentation including Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), datasheets, I&E drawings, FSAs, LOPAs, SRS, FATs, validation and proof tests, etc.
- Participate in audits related to SIS, including Mechanical Integrity, PSM, and insurance risk.
- Engineer small expense-ruled SIS efforts including design, MOC, construction support, and PSI documentation updates. Author Engineering Work Requests (EWRs) for larger capital efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Chemical Engineering
- 5 years of experience with industrial instrumentation
- 3 years of experience in the process industry
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : Sterling Engineering, Inc.