Safety Instrumentation Engineer*

Keystone Engineering Inc. opened for business in 1988 and for decades, has been a reliable provider of qualified engineering resources and technically innovative solutions. Keystone was founded to be an enduring company that provides quality project management, engineering, drafting, and procurement services, as well as, provides an environment for our employees and clients to innovate, thrive, and be successful.

Keystone's family of companies includes: Milestone Project Services, SIS SILverstone, VeraPro, and Salmon & Associates

Our varied and extensive experience indicates that successful projects come down to personnel. We incorporate their skills in a process that’s geared toward excellence. The intentional pairing of people and processes is the reason why clients know that they can trust their projects in the hands of Keystone. Services Offered: 3D Laser Scanning Controls & Automation Construction Management Design & Drafting Engineering: Civil/Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Process Functional Safety Information Technology Instrumentation On-Site Services Operations & Commissioning Support Procurement Project Management.

• 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 (LOPA).
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Self-motivated, organized, and solution advocate.
  
• Attention to detail.
  
• 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&ID symbology.
  
• SAP experience.