Senior Functional Safety Engineer at NES Global Talent
Austin, TX 73301
About the Job
$185000 per annumUnited States Texas Sugar LandPermanent
Oil & Gas
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 ConsultingEducation: BS in Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Functional Safety Certification required (TÜV FSE, exida CFSP, or ISA84 SIS Fundamentals | Preferred Certifications - exida CFSE or ISA84 SIS Expert or TÜV Rheinland FSExpert) PMP PreferredCore 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).Project Assignment - Assigned project is 1 to 3 year duration in Houston, Texas client offices. Safety - Responsible for maintaining compliance with Mangan’s safety policies and procedures.Client Contact - Ensure 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 Mangan and Client QA/QC processes are followed.Other Skills/Qualifications: Experience with IPL Assessments, SIL Calculations, Safety Requirement Specs, and Safety Lifecycle Management Software requiredExperience with SLIM Process writing requiredExperience with SIS/PLC Platforms including Emerson Delta V (CSLS and SLS), Triconex and/or Yokogawa Prosafe preferredCore Qualities:Safety: Is proactive in all safety matters, displays an enthusiasm for safety and leads team by example.Attitude: Exhibits a positive attitude, shows initiative and accepts direction from qualified sources; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement to projects.Teamwork: Interacts well and cooperates with co-workers on the team; assists team members and shows respect for all team members.Quality: Work meets or exceeds the company’s quality standard of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks.Knowledge: Displays the ability to perform the technical skills required for the projectProblem Solving: Analyzes problems and reaches acceptable and workable solutionsCommunication: Effectively and respectfully communicate on all levels, both written and oral, with both clients and comapny personnel.Decision Making: Displays the willingness and judgment to make decisions; takes action upon decisions made with good judgmentBenefits: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 matchCompany funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharingWellness & Vision subsidy Company paid short term and long-term disability coverageWith over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide
With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed
We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Oil & Gas
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 ConsultingEducation: BS in Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Functional Safety Certification required (TÜV FSE, exida CFSP, or ISA84 SIS Fundamentals | Preferred Certifications - exida CFSE or ISA84 SIS Expert or TÜV Rheinland FSExpert) PMP PreferredCore 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).Project Assignment - Assigned project is 1 to 3 year duration in Houston, Texas client offices. Safety - Responsible for maintaining compliance with Mangan’s safety policies and procedures.Client Contact - Ensure 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 Mangan and Client QA/QC processes are followed.Other Skills/Qualifications: Experience with IPL Assessments, SIL Calculations, Safety Requirement Specs, and Safety Lifecycle Management Software requiredExperience with SLIM Process writing requiredExperience with SIS/PLC Platforms including Emerson Delta V (CSLS and SLS), Triconex and/or Yokogawa Prosafe preferredCore Qualities:Safety: Is proactive in all safety matters, displays an enthusiasm for safety and leads team by example.Attitude: Exhibits a positive attitude, shows initiative and accepts direction from qualified sources; demonstrates dependability, commitment and involvement to projects.Teamwork: Interacts well and cooperates with co-workers on the team; assists team members and shows respect for all team members.Quality: Work meets or exceeds the company’s quality standard of acceptability; has the ability to manage multiple tasks.Knowledge: Displays the ability to perform the technical skills required for the projectProblem Solving: Analyzes problems and reaches acceptable and workable solutionsCommunication: Effectively and respectfully communicate on all levels, both written and oral, with both clients and comapny personnel.Decision Making: Displays the willingness and judgment to make decisions; takes action upon decisions made with good judgmentBenefits: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 matchCompany funded health and dental insurance with low employee cost sharingWellness & Vision subsidy Company paid short term and long-term disability coverageWith over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide
With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed
We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
