Lead C&I & Functional Safety Engineer – SIL & LPG

thyssenkrupp; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a seasoned Lead Engineer for energy and chemical project work. The role covers feasibility through commissioning, with emphasis on IEC 61511/61508 and SIL/LOPA deliverables.

You will engage in C&I design activities, deliverables QA, and coordination of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should have 15+ years of engineering experience, strong commissioning background, and professional registration with ECSA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Significant project experience in energy/chemical refinery environments.
• Professional registration with ECSA is required.
• CFSE or CFSP certification preferred.
• Strong LPG/cryogenic storage and EPC/brownfields exposure beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer on projects within energy/chemical sectors.
• Review PFDs, P&IDs, HAZOPs, 3D models and constructability reviews.
• Lead SIL reviews and determine/verify LOPA outputs.
• Plan manpower and project schedules for the C&I team.
• Prepare scope of work and manage consultants to deliver to scope, quality and schedule.
• Execute projects within schedule and budget.

Skills

Lead Engineer

ECSA Registration

CFSE/CFSP

LPG Experience

Commissioning

Education

BSc/B.Eng Electrical or Electronic Eng

Job description

thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa is seeking a seasoned Lead Engineer for energy and chemical project work. The role covers feasibility through commissioning, with emphasis on IEC 61511/61508 and SIL/LOPA deliverables.

You will engage in C&I design activities, deliverables QA, and coordination of a multi-disciplinary team. The candidate should have 15+ years of engineering experience, strong commissioning background, and professional registration with ECSA.