Senior Functional Safety Engineer

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 FSE, exida CFSP, or ISA84 SIS Fundamentals | 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).
• 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 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 

Core 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 project
• Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and reaches acceptable and workable solutions
• Communication: 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 judgment

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

With 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.