Lead Safety System Engineer

Yokogawa; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned engineering professional to lead Safety Instrumented Systems projects. This role involves overseeing a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with project specifications, and coordinating with various stakeholders to achieve project milestones. With a commitment to innovation and sustainability, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that support energy transition and technological advancement. Join a diverse team that values collaboration and integrity, and make a meaningful impact in a global environment.

Qualifications

• At least 14 years of experience in Instrumentation, Control, and Safety Systems.
• Safety Training B Certificates and TUV Functional Safety Engineer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety System Engineering Team in various projects.
• Prepare and review work procedures and hardware/product specifications.
• Monitor and control project progress and adhere to quality plans.

Skills

Project Report Writing

Basic IT Knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Applications

Experience with Project Design Engineering Packages

Education

Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical)

Tools

Project Design Engineering Software

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, an award-winning company for Best Asset Monitoring Technology and Best Digital Twin Technology at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems, and industrial services across various industries.

Our goal is to shape a better future for our planet by supporting energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, and more. We are dedicated to the United Nations sustainable development goals through our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

With over 18,000 employees across more than 60 countries, our mission is to co-innovate for the future. We seek dynamic colleagues passionate about technology and caring for our planet. We offer great career opportunities in a global culture that values respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude.

Job Purpose

• Lead the detailed engineering, design, assembly, and testing team for various Safety Instrumented Systems according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Lead the Safety System Engineering Team in projects.
• Review project technical requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Prepare and review work procedures and hardware/product specifications.
• Report to the Project Manager on daily activities.
• Perform and review detailed engineering, design, assembly, and testing of systems per project specifications.
• Prepare and review Bill of Materials for Safety Systems.
• Coordinate with Customer Engineers on technical issues.
• Prepare and review Purchase Orders for project materials.
• Assist Project Engineers as needed for technical issues.
• Prepare Safety Validation Plans for projects.
• Coordinate with Document Control and QC teams for documentation and inspection activities.
• Arrange internal meetings and project walkthroughs to meet milestones.
• Monitor and control project progress.
• Participate in site acceptance tests, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Adhere to project schedules and quality plans.
• Prepare scope of work deviations and track them.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, preferably in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electrical.
• At least 14 years of experience in Instrumentation, Control, and Safety Systems.
• Safety Training B Certificates.
• TUV Functional Safety Engineer Certification (preferred).

Required Competencies & Skills

• Basic IT knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Applications.
• Strong project report writing skills.
• Experience with project design engineering packages and related software.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We actively recruit, develop, and promote individuals from diverse backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other characteristics.

If you are being referred to this role, ask your Yokogawa contact about our Employee Referral process.