Functional Safety Engineer (Contractor)

TL;DR:

Imubit is looking for a top-notch Functional Safety Engineer eager to disrupt process manufacturing industries with breakthrough machine learning technologies.

About us:

Imubit directly controls and optimizes refineries and chemical plants with AI to add millions of dollars to the plant bottom line while managing safe operating limits, energy efficiency, and sustainability objectives. Imubit’s Closed Loop Neural Network platform allows customers to leverage an advanced form of AI called Reinforcement Learning (RL). Through our patented approach to apply RL for industrial processes, industry leaders have been able to fundamentally change the way they optimize their plants and improve profitability in real-time. Imubit’s solution is currently optimizing the manufacturing facilities of Fortune-500 companies. Imubit has combined the industry expertise from companies like Exxon and Shell with award-winning data scientists endorsed by Google. Imubit is backed by tier-1 venture capital firms such as Insight Partners.

We are looking for:

You, a Functional Safety Engineer, who demonstrates a commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety. You possess a deep technical understanding of process controls, automation, instrumentation, control systems, and functional safety. You are able to communicate safety concerns across the company, drive change, and implement new standards. You use and promote safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

In this role you will:

• Identify and evaluate areas of opportunities for safety standards to be implemented as it relates to software integration within industrial processes (including Refining, Chemicals, Cement, Mining, etc.)
• Develop Best Safety Practices for various technical-related operations including:
  • Software integrations with different Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
  • Code Reviews (APC Logic, Datahub Logic, Integration Logic)
  • Virtual App Testing Requirements
• Work diligently to reduce and prevent safety near misses or incidents
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) and investigation for incidents
• Conduct Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis)
• Develop and review SIF lists, SRSs, SIL calculations, cause-and-effect matrices, Functional Safety Plans, FAT procedures, integrated FAT (iFAT) procedures, and SAT procedures
• Perform and document gap assessments by comparing current designs and configurations against SIS standards
• Review engineering documents related to instrumentation and SIS configuration modifications, including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment layout, cable routing, BPCS and SIS architectures, PLC program, and cabinet arrangements
• Monitor, review and communicate leading and lagging indicator performance as well as execution of safety initiatives
• Support projects in specialized areas of PSM including procedure development, support of management of change implementation, and compliance audits.
• In-person engagement with an emphasis on risk mitigation, execution of safe work and team building while seeking efficiency, automation and continuous improvement
• Participate in the development of global safety standards, programs, training courses, and work processes
• Travel 5-10%

Qualifications:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or in an area related to Engineering, Safety or Industrial Processes.
• 15+ Years in Industrial Automation & Process Control, Instrumentation, Control Systems, and Functional Safety
• Must possess a working knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. Refining, Chemicals, Cement, Minerals, Heavy Industry processes)
• Support in control systems installation and commissioning, especially from functional safety and safety lifecycle requirements.
• Standards (Process controls, IEC (Instrument Electrical Controls), ISA
• Experience supporting technical groups such as IT, Engineering, and Operations

Skills and Abilities:

• Good leadership skills, problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and passion for the job mission
• Excellent Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment
• High attention to detai

Imubit provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Imubit complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Imubit does not accept or retain unsolicited CVs or phone calls and/or respond to them or to any third party representing job seekers.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.