Safety Instrumentation Engineer*

Keystone Engineering Inc; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Engineering Inc is seeking a Contract Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Engineer for a full-time role based in Lake Charles, LA. The role involves evaluating SIS strategies from HAZOP/LOPA studies and implementing mitigation projects while developing integral documentation.

Ideal candidates should possess a B.S. in Engineering and have significant experience in SIS and instrumentation, especially in the refining or petrochemical industries. Strong communication and team-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of SIS experience in project and/or reliability roles.
• 5+ years of instrumentation experience in project and/or reliability roles.
• Experienced in ISA / ANSI-84.00.01 and IEC 61508/61511-1 standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Instrumentation recommendations from HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Create SIS & IPL implementation plans for instrumentation projects.
• Develop job scope definitions for SIS and IPL implementation plans.

Skills

Team-building skills

Strong communication skills

SIS experience

Instrumentation experience

Process Hazard Analysis

Layer of Protection Analysis

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

SIL calculation software

SAP

Job description

SILverstone Engineering, a Keystone affiliate partner, is currently seeking a Contract Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Engineer for an onsite position in Lake Charles.

Position Type: Full-time, Contract

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Office/Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional

Essential Functions

• The Contract Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Engineer will evaluate Instrumentation recommendations from HAZOP/LOPA studies and develop a path forward for permanent and/or interim mitigation projects.
• Create SIS & IPL implementation plans for instrumentation projects resulting from HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Develop job scope definition for SIS and IPL implementation plans including updating P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams, cause & effect matrices, and all applicable documentation.
• Create/manage MOCs to implement instrumentation projects generated from HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Submit engineering work request (EWR) for permanent mitigation projects that require capital funding.
• Participate in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) / Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) & assist in rationalization of recommendations.
• Must have strong team-building skills with the ability to build teams across organizational lines.
• Adopt and share instrument systems best practices with the corporate SIS tech team.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 3+ years of SIS experience in project and/or reliability roles.
• 5+ years of instrumentation experience in project and/or reliability roles.
• Experienced in the selection, specification, configuration, testing, and maintenance of safety instrumented systems following ISA / ANSI‑84.00.01 and IEC 61508/61511‑1, NFPA 85 / 86.
• Experience in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layer of Protection Analysis (LOA).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self‑motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred

• 7+ years of instrumentation experience in refining, petrochemical, or oil and gas industries.
• Experience with sizing and selection of instrumentation in the Refining or Petrochemical industry, preferred.
• Broad experience as a Process/Functional Safety Engineer in a Petrochemical or Refining environment.
• Current, valid Functional Safety competency certificate (PRISM, CFSE, ISA, TUV).
• Familiarity with SIL calculation software and P&ID symbology.
• SAP experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.