Functional Safety Associate

SIS Silverstone, a Keystone affiliate partner, is a leading provider of functional safety consulting services to the refining, petrochemical, chemical, and energy industries. We are seeking a motivated Functional Safety Associate to join our growing team. This position provides an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers to develop expertise in ISA/IEC 61511 functional safety, process hazard analysis, and safety instrumented systems while working alongside experienced consultants.

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Houston, TX

Physical Demands: Sedentary

Travel Requirements: Occasional site visits

Essential Functions

• Participate and/or scribe in Process Hazards Analysis (PHA) / Layer Of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
• Support senior engineers in the evaluation of hazard analysis recommendations and the development of safety instrumented system (SIS) designs.
• Assist in the development of deliverables within all phases of the Safety Life-Cycle, including Safety Requirements Specification (SRS), SIL Verification Calculations, Proof Test Procedures, etc.
• Assist with Functional Safety Assessments (FSAs), including gathering and organizing engineering documentation from clients and project teams.
• Develop technical reports, calculations, and engineering documentation under the guidance of senior consultants.
• Review P&IDs, cause‑and‑effect diagrams, logic diagrams, and instrument data sheets.
• Support field verification activities and engineering surveys at client facilities.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.

Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• 0-5 years of engineering‑related experience in the oil, gas, or chemical manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated self‑starter with strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate complex technical information.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Experience Preferred

• Process Safety or Functional Safety Certification
• Familiarity with P&ID symbology and process design.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.