Safety Instrumentation Engineer

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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&.
• SAP experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.