Senior Functional Safety Engineer – IEC 61511 & SIL Expert

-; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Principal Engineer to manage functional safety lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, CFSE or TUV FS certification, and significant experience with Brownfield upgrades. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, preparing functional safety documentation, and conducting reviews. This role emphasizes collaboration with teams for successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Experience with Brownfield upgrades and automation projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and functional safety.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety lifecycle management.
• Prepare and review functional safety documentation.
• Manage functional safety assessments and audits.
• Track project manhours for functional safety activities.
• Conduct SIS verification and validation reviews.

Skills

Functional Safety Management

Project Management

Safety Requirements Specification

SIL Analysis

HAZOP / CHAZOP Activities

Cybersecurity Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical or instrumentation engineering

CFSE or TUV FS certification

Tools

ExSILentia

aeShield

Job description

A global engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Functional Safety Principal Engineer to manage functional safety lifecycle activities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, CFSE or TUV FS certification, and significant experience with Brownfield upgrades. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety standards, preparing functional safety documentation, and conducting reviews. This role emphasizes collaboration with teams for successful project execution.