SIS Site Engineer
Company:
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USAInterested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?Salary Range:
$130,823.
00 - $163,528.
00Location Chocolate Bayou WorksAlvin, TexasINEOS Olefins and Polymers USA includes the Polyethylene and Polypropylene plants in La Porte, TX, the Chocolate Bayou Plant (CBW) south of Alvin, TX, which manufactures Olefins and Polypropylene, the Carson, Ca.
Polypropylene manufacturing plant and the Hobbs, NM gas plant.
The Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Site Engineer will provide technical leadership in conceptual safety and control system front end loading design including, design review, life cycle definition and control strategy development in alignment with ISA-84/IEC61511 Standards and INEOS PSM principles at O&P facilities.
Additionally, the SIS Site Engineer is responsible to support development and maintaining applicable Site Standards/Procedures while serving as technical support to CBW INEOS O&P site.
The SIS Site Engineer interfaces with numerous organizations responsible for Operations, Capital Projects, Process Safety Management (PSM), Reliability and Mechanical Integrity to ensure appropriate alignment in the delivery and sustainability of SIS at CBW Site.
This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Authority.
Safety Instrumented Systems Site Engineer is to support design, delivery, sustainability and documentation of existing and new SIS Systems at Chocolate Bayou Works.
The responsibilities include participating in all aspects of capital project, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) through Detailed Design through Start-Up & Commissioning.
Projects execution and sustainability support includes the development of documentation to deliver stage reviews and preventive maintenance requirements to deliver a robust life cycle.
Lead overall critical instrumentation reliability program for CBW:
Collaborate with resource teams on investigations and inputting critical instrument related SHE incidents in site's management software (Gensuite).
Collaborate with PSM to ensure the data in the PHA/LOPA report matches what is occurring in the field and develop solutions to reduce number of SIS activations.
Facilitate and support MOCs around PLC programming changes, and site improvements to add or modify protection layers.
Track protection layers success/failures to find areas of improvement.
Lead training for maintenance, operation, and engineering personnel on SIS, reliability, and risk management topics.
Primary focus on engineering design of critical instruments.
Follow design guidelines established for document deviations / changes in practices.
Assure competency / qualifications of contractor(s) performing engineering design on SIS components.
Assure site procedures are current and adhered to.
Reviews engineering projects for compliance.
Provides engineering support for projects in SIS portions of projects.
Support/Lead programming changes for all PLCs at the site, for example, but not limited to Honeywell LM and Control Edge, Allen Bradley, Tricon, and Mark-VI.
Provide guidance and clarity on PLC life cycle programs.
Write and update narratives for PLC programming logic as needed.
Provide guidance on negative-testing during programming testing.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on developing programming solutions.
Safety Instrumented Systems Site Engineer is to support design, delivery, sustainability and documentation of existing and new SIS Systems at Chocolate Bayou Works.
The responsibilities include participating in all aspects of capital project, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) through Detailed Design through Start-Up & Commissioning.
Projects execution and sustainability support includes the development of documentation to deliver stage reviews and preventive maintenance requirements to deliver a robust life cycle.
Lead overall critical instrumentation reliability program for CBW:
Collaborate with resource teams on investigations and inputting critical instrument related SHE incidents in site's management software (Gensuite).
Collaborate with PSM to ensure the data in the PHA/LOPA report matches what is occurring in the field and develop solutions to reduce number of SIS activations.
Facilitate and support MOCs around PLC programming changes, and site improvements to add or modify protection layers.
Track protection layers success/failures to find areas of improvement.
Lead training for maintenance, operation, and engineering personnel on SIS, reliability, and risk management topics.
Primary focus on engineering design of critical instruments.
Follow design guidelines established for document deviations / changes in practices.
Assure competency / qualifications of contractor(s) performing engineering design on SIS components.
Assure site procedures are current and adhered to.
Reviews engineering projects for compliance.
Provides engineering support for projects in SIS portions of projects.
Support/Lead programming changes for all PLCs at the site, for example, but not limited to Honeywell LM and Control Edge, Allen Bradley, Tricon, and Mark-VI.
Provide guidance and clarity on PLC life cycle programs.
Write and update narratives for PLC programming logic as needed.
Provide guidance on negative-testing during programming testing.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on developing programming solutions.
Provide guidance on industry standard interpretation around instrumentation for relevant documents, for example, but not limited to API, NFPA, CFR, EPA, TCEQ, FAA, and IEC.
Source of expert knowledge and expertise in the application of instrument codes and standards and industry standard practices.
Key resource for site engineers for advice on specification and code issues Expert knowledge of engineering tools, systems and practices commonly used in the petrochemical industry.
Utilize this background to peer assist sites and specific projects as appropriate.
Provide assurance that all SIS are subject to periodic inspection designed to ensure their integrity and reliability within O&P.
Manage the INEOS Safety Instrumented System life-cycle process Manage documentation databases Manage contract engineering services Support and actively participate in hazard and risk assessments resolving PSM issues (scenarios) associated with SIS implementation.
Support Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations and documentation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) associated to SIS implementation issued by engineering and capital projects team.
Coordinate auditing of documentation and compliance testing (e.
g.
preventive maintenance) for SIS Systems.
Provides resolution on improper execution of trips (including spurious) and challenges resolution/corrective actions to prevent re-occurrences and deliver continuous improvement.
Assess CBW SIS changes by:
supporting MOC's, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.
g.
procedures, narratives, PM's) are accurately defined/documented and supporting training if required.
Lead, drive and assure that CBW site Critical Equipment Lists are up to date, maintained and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM and ISA requirements.
Monitor Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (F&SAT), capturing and logging areas of improvement and undocumented actions to achieve successful tests.
Support SIS Engineering Authority in the Development of Functional Requirements Specifications and site procedures/guidelines.
Lead and Support SIS Engineering Authority in the effective technology transfer and sharing of SIS best practices between site teams and INEOS O&P facilities.
Defining and implementing programs around specifications, preventative maintenance and inspection records, and repair histories.
Documentation of safety instrumented systems per Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industries, ANSI/ISA-61511.
Develops and maintains requirements for the documentation of the inspection and testing results Develops and maintains general and specific procedures (e.
g.
, interlocks) as needed to inspect and test process equipment Develops and maintains specific procedures and programs for sustaining long term reliability and compliance with recognized industry good engineering practices for SIS Evaluate for approval of any instrument PM deferrals including documented actuations, historical records and trends.
Seek to consolidate and share best practices across O&P sites.
Support site safety practices.
Act as a resource to Process Safety Committees.
Participate / support PSM / IM activities at O&P sites.
Mentor Instrument and Electrical engineering discipline within O&P:
Develop and implement a consistent training program for SIS.
Ensure consistent application of site SIS processes.
Skills & Competencies and Experience RequiredExperience Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent engineering degree is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Petrochemical Industry and/or Manufacturing with direct accountability for instrument, process control, and SIS implementation work.
Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems preferred with understanding of IEC 61511, API RP 14C and 556, NFPA 85 requirements.
Certification is a plus.
Skills and Competencies Plant level experience and understanding of P&ID drawings, instrumentation loop drawings, and logic controller terminology, and Industry Standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API, etc.
) that influence SIS functionality.
Strong working knowledge of programmable electronic (PE) safety systems logic solvers and their associated application programming.
Strong instrument and control system reliability background required.
Familiarity with capital project execution.
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as contractor supporting delivery of SIS project and/or PSM Initiatives.
Must be a motivated self-starter and capable of working on an individual basis and in a team environment Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and deliver quality results on time.
Ability to coach junior level technical staff is a plus.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams, proven ability to influence and manage change.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with plant personnel supporting SIS initiatives:
Operations, Maintenance, Technology and Capital Projects team.
Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to perform/assist in QRAs to assess risks of PHA/LOPA scenarios.
Use of Reliability Workbench Fault Tree Plus software is a plus.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.
On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
Recommended Skills Api Acceptance Testing Allen Bradley Factory Automation Equipment Auditing Business Process Improvement Calculations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
INEOS Olefins & Polymers USAInterested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?Salary Range:
$130,823.
00 - $163,528.
00Location Chocolate Bayou WorksAlvin, TexasINEOS Olefins and Polymers USA includes the Polyethylene and Polypropylene plants in La Porte, TX, the Chocolate Bayou Plant (CBW) south of Alvin, TX, which manufactures Olefins and Polypropylene, the Carson, Ca.
Polypropylene manufacturing plant and the Hobbs, NM gas plant.
The Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Site Engineer will provide technical leadership in conceptual safety and control system front end loading design including, design review, life cycle definition and control strategy development in alignment with ISA-84/IEC61511 Standards and INEOS PSM principles at O&P facilities.
Additionally, the SIS Site Engineer is responsible to support development and maintaining applicable Site Standards/Procedures while serving as technical support to CBW INEOS O&P site.
The SIS Site Engineer interfaces with numerous organizations responsible for Operations, Capital Projects, Process Safety Management (PSM), Reliability and Mechanical Integrity to ensure appropriate alignment in the delivery and sustainability of SIS at CBW Site.
This position reports to the Electrical Engineering Authority.
Safety Instrumented Systems Site Engineer is to support design, delivery, sustainability and documentation of existing and new SIS Systems at Chocolate Bayou Works.
The responsibilities include participating in all aspects of capital project, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) through Detailed Design through Start-Up & Commissioning.
Projects execution and sustainability support includes the development of documentation to deliver stage reviews and preventive maintenance requirements to deliver a robust life cycle.
Lead overall critical instrumentation reliability program for CBW:
Collaborate with resource teams on investigations and inputting critical instrument related SHE incidents in site's management software (Gensuite).
Collaborate with PSM to ensure the data in the PHA/LOPA report matches what is occurring in the field and develop solutions to reduce number of SIS activations.
Facilitate and support MOCs around PLC programming changes, and site improvements to add or modify protection layers.
Track protection layers success/failures to find areas of improvement.
Lead training for maintenance, operation, and engineering personnel on SIS, reliability, and risk management topics.
Primary focus on engineering design of critical instruments.
Follow design guidelines established for document deviations / changes in practices.
Assure competency / qualifications of contractor(s) performing engineering design on SIS components.
Assure site procedures are current and adhered to.
Reviews engineering projects for compliance.
Provides engineering support for projects in SIS portions of projects.
Support/Lead programming changes for all PLCs at the site, for example, but not limited to Honeywell LM and Control Edge, Allen Bradley, Tricon, and Mark-VI.
Provide guidance and clarity on PLC life cycle programs.
Write and update narratives for PLC programming logic as needed.
Provide guidance on negative-testing during programming testing.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on developing programming solutions.
Safety Instrumented Systems Site Engineer is to support design, delivery, sustainability and documentation of existing and new SIS Systems at Chocolate Bayou Works.
The responsibilities include participating in all aspects of capital project, from Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) through Detailed Design through Start-Up & Commissioning.
Projects execution and sustainability support includes the development of documentation to deliver stage reviews and preventive maintenance requirements to deliver a robust life cycle.
Lead overall critical instrumentation reliability program for CBW:
Collaborate with resource teams on investigations and inputting critical instrument related SHE incidents in site's management software (Gensuite).
Collaborate with PSM to ensure the data in the PHA/LOPA report matches what is occurring in the field and develop solutions to reduce number of SIS activations.
Facilitate and support MOCs around PLC programming changes, and site improvements to add or modify protection layers.
Track protection layers success/failures to find areas of improvement.
Lead training for maintenance, operation, and engineering personnel on SIS, reliability, and risk management topics.
Primary focus on engineering design of critical instruments.
Follow design guidelines established for document deviations / changes in practices.
Assure competency / qualifications of contractor(s) performing engineering design on SIS components.
Assure site procedures are current and adhered to.
Reviews engineering projects for compliance.
Provides engineering support for projects in SIS portions of projects.
Support/Lead programming changes for all PLCs at the site, for example, but not limited to Honeywell LM and Control Edge, Allen Bradley, Tricon, and Mark-VI.
Provide guidance and clarity on PLC life cycle programs.
Write and update narratives for PLC programming logic as needed.
Provide guidance on negative-testing during programming testing.
Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering on developing programming solutions.
Provide guidance on industry standard interpretation around instrumentation for relevant documents, for example, but not limited to API, NFPA, CFR, EPA, TCEQ, FAA, and IEC.
Source of expert knowledge and expertise in the application of instrument codes and standards and industry standard practices.
Key resource for site engineers for advice on specification and code issues Expert knowledge of engineering tools, systems and practices commonly used in the petrochemical industry.
Utilize this background to peer assist sites and specific projects as appropriate.
Provide assurance that all SIS are subject to periodic inspection designed to ensure their integrity and reliability within O&P.
Manage the INEOS Safety Instrumented System life-cycle process Manage documentation databases Manage contract engineering services Support and actively participate in hazard and risk assessments resolving PSM issues (scenarios) associated with SIS implementation.
Support Safety Integrity Level (SIL) calculations and documentation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS).
Review and provide comments on engineering design packages (issued for approval and construction packages) associated to SIS implementation issued by engineering and capital projects team.
Coordinate auditing of documentation and compliance testing (e.
g.
preventive maintenance) for SIS Systems.
Provides resolution on improper execution of trips (including spurious) and challenges resolution/corrective actions to prevent re-occurrences and deliver continuous improvement.
Assess CBW SIS changes by:
supporting MOC's, validating programming changes prior to implementation, verifying all pertinent documentation changes (e.
g.
procedures, narratives, PM's) are accurately defined/documented and supporting training if required.
Lead, drive and assure that CBW site Critical Equipment Lists are up to date, maintained and documentation kept in accordance with Site procedures, PSM and ISA requirements.
Monitor Factory and Site Acceptance Tests (F&SAT), capturing and logging areas of improvement and undocumented actions to achieve successful tests.
Support SIS Engineering Authority in the Development of Functional Requirements Specifications and site procedures/guidelines.
Lead and Support SIS Engineering Authority in the effective technology transfer and sharing of SIS best practices between site teams and INEOS O&P facilities.
Defining and implementing programs around specifications, preventative maintenance and inspection records, and repair histories.
Documentation of safety instrumented systems per Application of Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industries, ANSI/ISA-61511.
Develops and maintains requirements for the documentation of the inspection and testing results Develops and maintains general and specific procedures (e.
g.
, interlocks) as needed to inspect and test process equipment Develops and maintains specific procedures and programs for sustaining long term reliability and compliance with recognized industry good engineering practices for SIS Evaluate for approval of any instrument PM deferrals including documented actuations, historical records and trends.
Seek to consolidate and share best practices across O&P sites.
Support site safety practices.
Act as a resource to Process Safety Committees.
Participate / support PSM / IM activities at O&P sites.
Mentor Instrument and Electrical engineering discipline within O&P:
Develop and implement a consistent training program for SIS.
Ensure consistent application of site SIS processes.
Skills & Competencies and Experience RequiredExperience Required Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical or equivalent engineering degree is required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Petrochemical Industry and/or Manufacturing with direct accountability for instrument, process control, and SIS implementation work.
Formal training in Safety Instrumented Systems preferred with understanding of IEC 61511, API RP 14C and 556, NFPA 85 requirements.
Certification is a plus.
Skills and Competencies Plant level experience and understanding of P&ID drawings, instrumentation loop drawings, and logic controller terminology, and Industry Standards (ANSI, NFPA, ISA, IEC, API, etc.
) that influence SIS functionality.
Strong working knowledge of programmable electronic (PE) safety systems logic solvers and their associated application programming.
Strong instrument and control system reliability background required.
Familiarity with capital project execution.
Experience working with multiple engineering disciplines, as well as contractor supporting delivery of SIS project and/or PSM Initiatives.
Must be a motivated self-starter and capable of working on an individual basis and in a team environment Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and deliver quality results on time.
Ability to coach junior level technical staff is a plus.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills required.
Strong leadership skills, including ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams, proven ability to influence and manage change.
Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with plant personnel supporting SIS initiatives:
Operations, Maintenance, Technology and Capital Projects team.
Demonstrated problem solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to perform/assist in QRAs to assess risks of PHA/LOPA scenarios.
Use of Reliability Workbench Fault Tree Plus software is a plus.
Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.
On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.
Recommended Skills Api Acceptance Testing Allen Bradley Factory Automation Equipment Auditing Business Process Improvement Calculations Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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