Principal Functional Safety Engineer in Glasgow

Wood is looking for an experienced certified Functional Safety Principal Engineer who has a good understanding of IEC 61511 SIS Lifecycle model and has working knowledge and experience of the key SIS Lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive functional safety lifecycle management to ensure project compliance with both client and Wood specifications, as well as applicable codes, regulations, and national/international standards.
• Serve as the project focal point on Functional Safety for project definition, development, and execution.
• Prepare or review key functional safety documentation, including the Functional Safety Plan, Functional Safety Management Procedures, Safety Requirements Specifications, SIS Impact Analysis, SIL Calculations, Emergency Depressurization and Blowdown Specifications, as well as SIL Verification and Validation Procedures.
• Manage functional safety assessments, audits, security risk assessments and independent verification of lifecycle deliverables.
• Utilise ExSILentia software for managing functional safety lifecycle activities.
• Track and control project manhours for functional safety activities.
• Conduct SIS verification and validation reviews according to project standards.
• Oversee integration of safety systems and ensure project compliance with IEC 61511.
• Ensure operator is supplied with the required documentation to allow the systems to be operated and maintained properly.
• Participate as functional safety expert in HAZOP / CHAZOP activities.
• Participate in Deterministic SIL Workshops as C&I Engineer.
• Knowledge of modelling of complex SIS Loops using FTA (Isograph).
• Develop, review and approve SIS Proof Test Procedures for end-to-end testing of SIF Loops.
• Coordinate with other disciplines in the preparation and development of the functional safety deliverables and ensure that other disciplines' input is incorporated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical or instrumentation engineering.
• CFSE or TUV FS certified engineer.
• Significant experience in Brownfield upgrades / replacement automation and control projects.
• Knowledge of IEC 62443 and cybersecurity as applicable to functional safety is desirable.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively to manage multiple projects running concurrently.
• Hands-on experience with ExSILentia and/or aeShield software.

Skills and Qualifications

• ISCED Level 6 Bachelors (minimum) or Level 7 Masters (preferred) Degree in engineering discipline, alternatively, tertiary level education combined with suitable industry experience can be used to demonstrate equivalence.
• Chartership, PE Status or relevant professional license/registration accredited by a recognized body preferred.
• Technically competent in own discipline, pursues continuous professional development of skills and knowledge according to standards.
• Professional level of knowledge of relevant regulatory framework and legislation.
• Ability to supervise, manage, motivate and mentor technical professionals.
• Multi-discipline knowledge, knowledge of advanced principles and techniques of engineering as well as quality management standards and practices required.
• Recognised as a technical expert with ability to develop and mentor more junior staff.
• Ability to execute and oversee project scope, budget and schedule.
• Consistently demonstrates creativity and innovation in finding solutions and alternatives to address complex client requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for inter-departmental and external company interactions.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve significant and unusual problems and generate substantial improvements to practices and procedures.
• Agile, with ability to adapt and troubleshoot solutions.
• Ability to broadly interpret principles, theories, and concepts of an engineering specialty.
• Possess a good knowledge of the various Business Units, Functions, Sectors and services offered within business area, a general understanding of other Wood business offerings and some ability to network and connect internal stakeholders.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.