Job Description
Job Title: Safety System / PLC Engineer Location: Port Arthur, TX
Employment Type: initial 12-month contract
Industry: Oil & Gas / Chemical / Petrochemical / Industrial Manufacturing
Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented
Safety System / PLC Engineer to support control system operations, programming, and maintenance of safety systems within a high-hazard industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with
Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) ,
PLC-based automation , and a strong working knowledge of industry standards such as
ISA 84 / IEC 61511 .
This engineer will play a critical role in supporting safety and reliability across all control systems, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, managing system integrity, and providing technical expertise during
Turnarounds (TARs) , commissioning, and ongoing operations.
Key Responsibilities: - Design, implement, and maintain Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) in compliance with ISA/IEC standards
- Program, configure, and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Triconex, or Yokogawa systems
- Support sitewide Functional Safety Lifecycle requirements: SIF design, SIL verification, loop testing, validation, and documentation
- Conduct site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning support, and ongoing troubleshooting of safety and control systems
- Collaborate with operations, instrumentation, maintenance, and HSE teams to ensure system performance, safety, and reliability
- Maintain system backups, logic documentation, and change management records
- Lead or support root cause analysis for safety-related instrumentation or control failures
- Stay current with evolving industry standards and best practices related to safety systems and process automation
Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, Automation, or related field (or equivalent industry experience)
- 5–10 years of experience with PLCs and Safety Instrumented Systems in refinery, chemical, or process plant environments
- Strong understanding of IEC 61511 / ISA 84 safety standards
- Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development (Allen-Bradley, Triconex, Siemens, or Yokogawa)
- Experience with loop checks, commissioning, and start-up support
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills
- Functional Safety certification (e.g., CFSE, CFSP) is a plus
Preferred Attributes: - TAR or turnaround support experience
- Strong documentation and QA/QC discipline
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and safety-critical environment
Job Title: Safety System / PLC Engineer
Location: Port Arthur, TX
Employment Type: initial 12-month contract
Industry: Oil & Gas / Chemical / Petrochemical / Industrial Manufacturing
Preferred Attributes: - TAR or turnaround support experience
- Strong documentation and QA/QC discipline
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and safety-critical environment
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