Lead Instrument Engineer - Port Neches, United States - CDI Engineering Solutions
Description
Summary:
The primary objective of the Instrument/Electrical (l/E) Functional Safety Engineer is to drive project implementation focused on Safety instrumented System (SIS) lifecycle management for our manufacturing site.
In this role you will develop and steward our project systems/processes, which will help improve the site's overall instrumentation and electrical assets.
Communication with various levels of the organization including project engineers, area process control system engineers, area reliability engineers, Safety instrumented System (SIS) engineers, and PSM team members, is necessary to ensure design verification initiatives and activities for testing our Safety System via proof test procedure and make sure that are properly managed.
CSFE/CFSP professional certification is prefer.Qualifications:
Working knowledge of codes and standards including NFPA 70, NPA85-87, UL508, IEC 61511, and ISA Standards.
5 + years of experience in I/E and SIS Engineer 2+ Project Engineering required.
CSFE/CSFP certification required to must be in process of actively of obtaining certification.
Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.
Bachelor's in electrical, Computer, Control Systems required.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide design engineering support for projects.
Responsible for developing scope of work details for instrument and electrical discipline.
Serves as a Project Team Leader if required and serve as responsible person for the project success (Cost, Timing and Quality).
Participates in the Process Safety Engineering Team to effectively implement and manage the Facility's Safety instrumented System (SIS) safety life cycle phases.
Proficiency in SIF Design and SIL implementation as well as working knowledge and proficient of IEC 61511.Provides Instrument/Electrical expertise to the plant as required.
Provides start-up assistance for new installations as required.
Participates in Process Safety Management studies such as Design Hazard Reviews, Process Hazard Analysis, Layers of Protection Analysis and incident investigations.
Addresses assigned action items resulting from these studies.Responsible for performing equipment design calculations and providing equipment specifications for the purchase of new instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Responsible for determining drafting resource requirements and requesting resources when required.
Responsible for developing spare parts list for new instrumentation and electrical equipment.
Responsible for conducting project meetings when required.
Accountable for project implementation, including field inspection, problem solving, and coordination.
Proficiency utilizing the SIL calculation tools, SLM, exSlLentia software. Work knowledge of aeshield and lsograph FaultTree+ analysis
Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed.
If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet site objectives.Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives
Assists other employees in accomplishments of client company goals. Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Participates in Environmental, Health, and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
Participates in and completes company-required training programs.
CDI Engineering Solutions, LLC ("CDI") is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal CDI offer letter through our onboarding system.