Senior Engineer Functional Safety

Hercules Offshore; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hercules Offshore in Houston, Texas, is looking for an experienced professional to define and implement Functional Safety requirements for FPSO projects. You will coordinate with various teams to ensure effective safety management.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering, have over 10 years of experience in Oil and Gas design, and possess Functional Safety Certification. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment are also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design of FPSO and Oil and Gas projects.
• Functional Safety Certification according to ISO 26262.
• Experience in FEED and Execution phases of the project.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the definition and implementation of Functional Safety requirements in the FPSO.
• Prepare Functional Safety Management Plan and Safety Requirement Specifications.
• Define SIL requirements for the project as per IEC 61511 requirements.

Skills

Familiarity with IEC 61508

Familiarity with IEC 61511

Experience with implementing full cycle of Functional Safety

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Hercules Offshore is actively engaged in the energy transition by developing clean energy production solutions, applying our offshore engineering and operations capabilities to drive future value creation. Our aim is to create tailored energy solutions for evolving global energy markets.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the definition and implementation of Functional Safety requirements in the FPSO as part of the Instrument team
• Responsible for the preparation of Functional Safety Management Plan, Safety Requirement Specifications, define the scope of the Functional Safety Assessment, conduct the workshops with the third‑party specialist and ensure implementation
• Responsible for participating in the SIL assessment workshops and defining the SIL requirements for the project as per IEC 61511 requirements
• Responsible for developing the Cause and Effect Diagrams for ESD, PSD and F&G systems aligned with SAFE charts and shut‑down hierarchy
• Responsible for coordinating within the Instrument team, Technical Safety, Contractors and Vendors and ensure correct implementation of Functional Safety requirements
• Interface management with other engineering disciplines, other departments such as supply chain and ICSS vendor
• Review of Functional Safety related deliverables submitted by the contractors and vendors with appropriate approval code
• Work with the Instrument Lead and issue the assigned deliverables as per project schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the design of FPSO and Oil and Gas projects
• Functional Safety Certification according to ISO 26262
• Experience in FEED and Execution phases of the project
• Experience in Yard support, FPSO start‑up and Operations support will be an added advantage

Skills

• Familiarity with IEC 61508, IEC 61511 and other international standards
• Familiarity with smart tools will be an added advantage
• Experience with implementing full cycle of Functional Safety in at least one FPSO project
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to actively participate in the workshops
• Ability to deliver high quality work on time
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization