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Safety Systems Engineer

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Summary:

The Junior Safety Systems Engineer will support the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Fire & Gas Detection (F&G) systems. The role involves contributing to system engineering, loop design, SIL verification, and ensuring compliance with functional safety standards (IEC 61511/IEC 61508) under supervision.


Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities:

1. Safety Systems Engineering

  • Assist in creating and reviewing engineering deliverables such as Cause & Effect (C&E) matrices, instrument loop diagrams, safety narratives, and interlock logic.

  • Support the development of Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS) for safety instrumented functions (SIFs).

  • Work with safety PLCs (e.g., HIMA, Triconex, Siemens, Yokogawa ProSafe-RS) for configuration and testing.

2. SIL & Compliance

  • Support SIL (Safety Integrity Level) determination and validation based on HAZOP/LOPA outcomes.

  • Assist in compiling documentation for SIL assessment and periodic validation.

  • Understand and implement IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and ISA S84 compliance requirements.

3. Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of safety systems.

  • Conduct loop checking, trip testing, and interlock verifications.

  • Provide support during commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of SIS components.

4. Control System Integration

  • Work with DCS/PLC teams to ensure correct interfacing of SIS and F&G with basic process control systems (BPCS).

  • Understand and apply communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, HART, etc.) used in safety applications.

5. Documentation & Quality Assurance

  • Maintain proper and timely documentation of engineering changes, test reports, and validation records.

  • Support QA/QC teams during audits and inspections.

  • Assist in maintaining up-to-date as-built drawings and loop folders.


Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Working knowledge of safety system architectures (1oo2, 2oo3, etc.).

  • Basic programming or configuration knowledge of safety PLCs is a plus.

  • Strong understanding of field instrumentation used in critical applications (pressure switches, solenoids, F&G detectors).

  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, C&E diagrams, and logic charts.

  • Excellent attention to detail, safety mindset, and communication skills.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Safety Engineering.

  • 1–3 years of relevant experience in industrial safety systems or automation projects.

  • Exposure to commissioning, FAT/SAT, or safety lifecycle documentation is desirable.

  • Functional Safety (TÜV/Exida) training/certification is an added advantage.

Job Detail
  • Work Type: Full Time
  • Languages to be known : English
  • Country: United Arab Emirates
  • City: Dubai
  • Job Category : Oil and Gas