Senior Principal Instrumentation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource for the control systems and process automation field specifically related to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Functional Safety, including American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / International Society of Automation (ISA)-84, and Instrumentation Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61505/61511 - Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector.
• Develop and/or support the development of all SIS Functional Safety and SIS related deliverables including Functional Safety Plans, Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA} calculations, SIF Lists, SIF response time calculations, SIL verification calculations, test plans, Safety Requirements Specifications, I/O Lists, Range/Alarm/Trip/Shutdown schedules, system block diagrams, cause/effect logic matrix, function block (Boolean) diagrams, logic narratives, SIS hardware/software/configuration specs, etc.
• Develop SIS Functional Safety scope of work documents.
• Support the incorporation of SIS Functional Safety content into the mechanical equipment vendor packages.
• Prepare engineering specification and requisition packages for inquiry and purchase.
• Support the development of material/labor total installed cost (TIC) and engineering/design effort hour cost estimates.
• Prepare technical bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchase.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review vendor data to ensure specifications and project requirements are met.
• Provide technical direction for the selection of items to be specified, ensuring compliance with client requirements and standards.
• Check specification/requisition packages prepared by others.
• Support piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID} development.
• Help maintain the P&ID's through the course of each project phase.
• Support the development of the Instrument Index and input/output (I/O) List.
• Help maintain the Instrument Index and I/O List through the course of each project phase.
• Participate and facilitate Functional Safety Assessment and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) / Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) Assignment Review Meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Instrumentation/Controls engineering, experience in the oil & gas, refinery, and/or petrochemical industries, including direct experience in the specification of field instrumentation and 2 years of experience applying industry and end user standards in Functional Safety or Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Minimum 12+ years of experience Analytical Instrumentation (Process analyzers, gas analyzers/chromatographs, analyzer sample systems, Analyzer shelter design, etc.).
• Must be able to work independently and proactively on tasks assigned as well as collaboratively with an integrated team.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment due to accelerated schedules.
• Candidate must be able to communicate well (oral and written) in English language.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of ANSI/ISA-84, IEC 61505/61511, and other relevant safety standards.
• Experience with functional safety assessment tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional development opportunities and training programs.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.

Pay

• Salary range: $XX,XXX - $XXXX per year.

Schedule

• Full-time position.