Functional Safety Associate

Cornerstone Surveying & Mapping; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Functional Safety Associate to join the SIS safety team. You will work with experienced consultants to develop expertise in ISA/IEC 61511 functional safety, hazard analysis, and safety instrumented systems while supporting client projects.

The role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative engineering environment with occasional site visits and exposure to industry-leading standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of engineering-related experience in oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) / Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA).
• Support senior engineers in evaluating hazard analysis recommendations and SIS designs.
• Develop deliverables across Safety Life-Cycle, including SRS, SIL verifications, and test procedures.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

P&ID familiarity

Job description

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Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company, and to provide an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone’s family of companies include: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their individual skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and process is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning, Controls & Automation, Construction Management, Design & Drafting, Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process, Functional Safety, Information Technology, Instrumentation, On-Site Services, Operations & Commissioning Support, Procurement, Project Management.

SIS Silverstone, a Keystone affiliate partner, is a leading provider of functional safety consulting services to the refining, petrochemical, chemical, and energy industries. We are seeking a motivated Functional Safety Associate to join our growing team. This position provides an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop expertise in ISA/IEC 61511 functional safety, process hazard analysis, and safety instrumented systems while working alongside experienced consultants.

Position Type

Full-time

Location

Houston, TX

Work Environment

Office

Physical Demands

Sedentary

Travel Requirements

Occasional site visits

Essential Functions

• Participate and/or scribe in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) / Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Support senior engineers in the evaluation of hazard analysis recommendations and the development of safety instrumented system (SIS) designs.
• Assist in the development of deliverables within all phases of the Safety Life-Cycle, including Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), SIL Verification Calculations, Proof Test Procedures, etc.
• Assist with Functional Safety Assessments (FSAs), including gathering and organizing engineering documentation from clients and project teams.
• Develop technical reports, calculations, and engineering documentation under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Review P&IDs, cause-and-effect diagrams, logic diagrams, and instrument data sheets.
• Support field verification activities and engineering surveys at client facilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 0-5 years of engineering-related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred

• Process Safety or Functional Safety Certification
• Familiarity with P&ID symbology and process design.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.