Functional Safety & Fire Protection Systems Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar in Bengaluru seeks a Senior Functional Safety & Fire Protection Systems Engineer to lead FSM and F&G protection across industrial gas turbine packages. You will guide hazard analyses, safety lifecycle activities, and third‑party certification efforts, ensuring safe and compliant designs.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in relevant industries, strong IEC 61511/61508 knowledge, and experience with SIS/FS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, chemical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years in industrial process, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, or gas turbine applications.
• Minimum 2+ years SME experience in Functional Safety and/or Fire & Gas Protection Systems.
• Strong understanding of IEC 61511, IEC 61508, SIL determination/verification, HAZOP/LOPA, and NFPA standards; experience with third‑party certifications (TÜV preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and continuously improve Functional Safety Management (FSM) processes per IEC 61511 and related standards.
• Develop Fire Protection Design Basis Documents, FPDBDs, and F&G system design strategies.
• Lead risk assessments (HAZID/HAZOP/LOPA/SIL) and support certification activities.
• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams and mentor engineers.

Skills

Functional Safety

Fire Protection

Hazard & Risk Analysis

Safety Lifecycle

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, controls, chemical engineering

Tools

SIS (Safety Instrumented System)

NFPA Standards

ESD/Fire & Gas knowledge

Job description

Career Area: Engineering

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Position Summary

The Senior Functional Safety & Fire Protection Systems Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Functional Safety Management (FSM) and Fire & Gas (F&G) Protection Systems for industrial gas turbine packages and associated equipment. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with international safety standards, supporting safety lifecycle activities, leading hazard and risk assessments, developing fire protection philosophies, and participating in third-party certification and audit activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant system designs throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Safety Management Lead and continuously improve Functional Safety Management (FSM) processes in accordance with IEC 61511 and related industry standards. Guide engineering teams through all stages of the safety lifecycle, including: Hazard Identification (HAZID) Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP) Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Safety Integrity Level (SIL) assessments Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) Develop, review, and approve Functional Safety Reports, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), and SIL verification documentation. Support project teams in safety architecture development and risk reduction strategies. Conduct and facilitate Functional Safety Assessments and design reviews. Support audit readiness activities and compliance reviews.
• Fire & Gas Protection Systems Develop Fire Protection Design Basis Documents (FPDBDs), fire protection philosophies, and F&G system design strategies. Define and validate flame, gas, smoke, heat, and toxic gas detection coverage requirements. Review equipment layouts and 3D models to evaluate detector placement, accessibility, maintenance requirements, and regulatory compliance. Support design and implementation of fire suppression, firewater, clean agent, deluge, and gaseous extinguishing systems. Provide technical leadership for F&G system architecture, cause-and-effect logic, and integration with control and safety systems. Evaluate system designs for compliance with NFPA and applicable international fire protection standards.
• Risk Assessment & Compliance Lead and participate in FMEA, HAZOP, SIL allocation studies, and safety reviews. Support TÜV and other third-party certification activities, including documentation preparation, audit support, and closure of findings. Ensure compliance with applicable standards including: IEC 61511 IEC 61508 NFPA Standards Relevant customer and regulatory requirements Collaborate with controls, mechanical, electrical, packaging, and project engineering teams to achieve safe and compliant system designs.
• Technical Leadership Serve as a recognized SME for Functional Safety and Fire Protection Systems. Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across global engineering teams. Participate in technical evaluations, interviews, and candidate selection for safety-related engineering positions. Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic safety programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience in industrial process, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, or gas turbine applications.
• Minimum 2+ years of demonstrated SME experience in Functional Safety and/or Fire & Gas Protection Systems.
• Strong understanding of: IEC 61511 IEC 61508 SIL Determination & Verification HAZOP, LOPA, and Risk Assessment methodologies NFPA Fire Protection Standards Experience supporting third-party certifications (TÜV preferred).
• Experience with industrial control systems, SIS, ESD, F&G, and gas turbine package applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional Certification.
• CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) or equivalent fire protection certification.
• Experience with Honeywell, Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens, Yokogawa, or other industrial automation platforms.
• Experience supporting global EPC, OEM, or end-user projects.
• Knowledge of regulatory and customer compliance requirements within power generation and oil & gas industries.

Key Competencies

• Functional Safety Leadership
• Fire Protection Engineering
• Hazard & Risk Analysis
• Safety Lifecycle Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Mentoring
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Communication & Stakeholder Management

This role is ideal for experienced engineers from Gas Turbine OEMs, EPC companies, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Power Generation industries who possess strong expertise in both Functional Safety and Fire & Gas Protection Systems and can provide technical leadership across complex industrial projects. This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Posting Dates: August 31, 2026 - September 13, 2026