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Commission Functional Safety Engineer Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

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Subject Matter Expert

Plaquemine, LA · On-site

... Commission IEC 61511. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES : * Providing technical leadership in process safety ... Providing technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams on functional safety best practices.

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Director Biomedical Engineering

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

In depth knowledge of standards established by the Joint Commission and other regulatory bodies; In ... functional expert Provides and keeps abreast of the biomedical equipment management standards of ...

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Commissioning Field Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA

Execute pre-functional, functional, and integrated system commissioning activities across ... Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with site-specific safety plans and OSHA standards ...

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Control Systems Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Development of Control System Functional Specifications. * Control System Design and capacity ... Safety within control system application. * Strong/ clear written and verbal communication skills ...

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Control Systems Engineer

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

Development of Control System Functional Specifications. * Control System Design and capacity ... Safety within control system application. * Strong/ clear written and verbal communication skills ...

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What is the difference between Commission Functional Safety Engineer vs Commission Safety Engineer?

AspectCommission Functional Safety EngineerCommission Safety Engineer
CertificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, TÜV certificationsISO 26262, IEC 61508, TÜV certifications
Work EnvironmentAutomotive, industrial, or machinery sectors focusing on safety systemsSimilar industries, often overlapping with functional safety roles
ResponsibilitiesDesign, validate, and oversee safety functions during commissioningEnsure safety compliance during commissioning, may include broader safety tasks

The Commission Functional Safety Engineer specializes in implementing and validating safety functions during system commissioning, often requiring specific safety standards certifications. The Commission Safety Engineer may have overlapping duties but generally covers a broader safety scope during commissioning processes. Both roles are vital in ensuring safety compliance in industrial and automotive sectors.

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Subject Matter Expert

Audubon Companies

Plaquemine, LA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Subject Matter Expert
Audubon is currently seeking a SIS Subject Matter Expert to be part of a project team, working onsite at a client's plant. The SIS Subject Matter Expert will be responsible for the lifecycle management, design, and optimization of SIS in accordance with industry standards such as International Electrotechnical Commission IEC 61511.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Providing technical leadership in process safety, risk assessment, and functional safety implementation, ensuring robust protection layers in high-hazard chemical processing environments.
  • Leading the design, specification, and validation of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) across multiple projects and operating facilities.
  • Applying and facilitating Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) using structured workbook methodologies to determine Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements.
  • Performing and reviewing Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and other reliability modeling techniques to assess risk reduction and system integrity.
  • Ensuring SIS lifecycle compliance including hazard analysis, SIL verification, installation, commissioning, and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Collaborating with process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to integrate SIS within broader process safety frameworks.
  • Conducting periodic SIS performance audits, proof test reviews, and gap assessments.
  • Providing technical mentoring and guidance to engineering teams on functional safety best practices.
  • Supporting Management of Change (MOC) processes involving SIS modifications.
  • Interfacing with corporate and regulatory bodies to ensure adherence to internal standards and external compliance requirements.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • 15+ years of experience in SIS design, implementation, and lifecycle management in the chemical or petrochemical industry.
  • Proven experience working with or within organizations such as Dow Chemical Company or similar large-scale process industries.
  • Deep expertise in LOPA workbook development and facilitation.
  • Strong hands-on experience in Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and quantitative risk assessment techniques.
  • Extensive knowledge of IEC 61511 / IEC 61508 standards.
  • Experience with SIS platforms (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson, Yokogawa, Schneider Electric).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional safety studies (HAZOP, LOPA, SIL reviews).

Preferred Certifications
  • TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (or equivalent)
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or similar

Key Skills
  • Functional Safety Lifecycle Management
  • Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis
  • SIL Determination & Verification
  • Reliability Engineering & Modeling
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • Strong analytical and leadership capabilities

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