Safety System Engineer (Process Industry)

YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineer to perform detailed engineering for safety systems. The successful candidate will lead projects involving safety applications and ensure compliance with international standards. The role requires a Bachelor's in Engineering and 8 years of experience in Safety Instrumented Systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are crucial.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for industrial process automation.
• In-depth knowledge of ESD, FGS, BMS application design and implementation.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing deliverables across project phases.

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic and Detailed Engineering for Safety Systems.
• Implement safety applications on Yokogawa Safety Systems.
• Conduct Safety Validation and Verification.
• Lead a team of engineers through the project lifecycle.

Skills

Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Safety lifecycle documentation

Communication skills

Project management

Functional Safety concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering

Tools

Yokogawa Safety Systems (ProSafe-RS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform Basic and Detailed Engineering for Safety Systems, including: Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), IO Database management, Hardware sizing and cabinet design (System & Marshalling) and Safety lifecycle documentation
• Implement safety applications (ESD, FGS, BMS) on Yokogawa Safety Systems (e.g., ProSafe-RS).
• Conduct Safety Validation and Verification, including FAT/IFAT in accordance with safety lifecycle processes.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (IEC 61508/61511, NFPA, SIL assessment requirements).
• Lead a team of engineers through the complete project lifecycle from design to site commissioning.
• Interface extensively with Affiliates, EPCs, Consultants, and Clients to ensure clarity and alignment of safety requirements.
• Support procurement activities related to SIS hardware and third-party components.
• Provide on-site support for startup and commissioning activities globally.
• Ensure strict adherence to Functional Safety Management (FSM) processes throughout the project.
• Report progress and risks to Project/Engineering Manager and contribute to project planning and execution strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical, or Control Engineering.
• 8 years of experience in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) for industrial process automation.
• In-depth knowledge of ESD, FGS, BMS application design and implementation.
• Strong understanding of SIL (Safety Integrity Level) concepts and Functional Safety lifecycle.
• Experience in hardware engineering, including IO sizing, cabinet design, and system integration.
• Practical knowledge of international standards including IEC 61508, IEC 61511, and NFPA.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing deliverables across project phases.
• Requires hands-on experience with Yokogawa Safety Systems (ProSafe-RS).
• Excellent communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

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Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.