Safety Systems Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking for a Safety Systems Engineer Manager who is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD), Fire & Gas Detection (F&G), and High Integrity Protection Systems (HIPPS) across multiple projects or operational units. The role oversees functional safety compliance, guides the engineering lifecycle as per IEC 61511/IEC 61508, manages cross-functional teams, and ensures strategic alignment with organizational safety and reliability goals.

Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the safety systems engineering team across projects and operational plants.

• Define and drive safety lifecycle policies, procedures, and standards aligned with international codes (IEC 61511, ISA S84).

• Collaborate with leadership on safety system upgrades, digital transformation, and lifecycle planning for critical systems.

2. Functional Safety Management

• Serve as the Functional Safety Authority or focal point for SIL compliance across the organization.

• Oversee and approve SIL assessments, HAZOP/LOPA reviews, and SRS documentation.

• Lead internal audits, third-party reviews, and risk mitigation strategies related to safety instrumented functions (SIFs).

3. Project Oversight & Execution

• Review and approve system architecture, C&E matrices, logic diagrams, and interlock strategies for SIS/ESD/F&G systems.

• Manage engineering deliverables, FAT/SAT schedules, and commissioning across multiple concurrent projects.

• Ensure interface alignment between SIS, DCS/BPCS, and other automation platforms.

4. Team Management & Mentoring

• Lead and mentor a multi-disciplinary team of safety system engineers, designers, and commissioning personnel.

• Drive team development through training, knowledge sharing, and performance feedback.

• Ensure all engineers are aware of and adhere to corporate safety and compliance policies.

5. Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor KPIs related to SIS availability, SIF performance, and test compliance.

• Champion proof testing programs, system upgrades, and obsolescence management.

• Lead root cause analysis for safety-related incidents and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Act as a key interface with project management, operations, third-party vendors, and regulatory bodies.

• Support pre-commissioning, audits, and certification processes (e.g., TÜV, Exida) as needed.

• Ensure full traceability of safety system documentation across the lifecycle.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Expert-level knowledge of safety systems and functional safety lifecycle.

• Leadership in applying IEC 61511, IEC 61508, ISA S84, and related standards.

• Proficiency in safety PLCs (e.g., Triconex, HIMA, ProSafe-RS, Siemens S7-400H).

• Skilled in safety assessment tools: exSILentia, SILsolver, Fault Tree, RiskGraph, etc.

• Strong communication, team leadership, and cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications:

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

• 10+ years of experience in safety systems, including 5+ years in a lead or managerial role.

• Certified Functional Safety Expert/Engineer (TÜV Rheinland / Exida) is highly preferred.

• Proven experience in both project execution and plant operational safety.

• Exposure to multi-national projects or joint ventures is a plus.