CTS Complete Technical Services

Safety Instrumented Systems Engineer

LAKE CHARLES, LAPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from CTS Complete Technical Services

  • Job overview

    The Safety Instrumented Systems Engineer at CTS Complete Technical Services ensures the safe and reliable management of SIS at the Lake Charles refinery, impacting operational safety and compliance.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The engineer tracks SIS performance, investigates SIS events, supports troubleshooting, guides SIS design for capital projects, participates in safety assessments, updates SIS documentation, supports audits, authors engineering requests, and collaborates with various departments to maintain SIS reliability and safety.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, five years of industrial process instrumentation experience including two years in SIS engineering, active ISA/IEC 61511 certification, familiarity with PLC and DCS systems, risk assessment techniques, and a valid driver's license; TWIC card eligibility is mandatory. Preferred qualifications include project management, reliability engineering, LOPA guidance, T/A support, and cybersecurity knowledge.

  • Job location and travel

    The position is located in Lake Charles, LA, at the refinery site.

Company overview

CTS Complete Technical Services is a company specializing in providing comprehensive technical solutions across various industries, including energy, construction, and manufacturing. They generate revenue through a diverse portfolio of services such as engineering, project management, and technical staffing. Founded in the early 2000s, CTS has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable services tailored to meet the specific needs of their clients. Their commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction has positioned them as a trusted partner in the technical services sector.

How to land this job

  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) engineering, focusing on your experience with ISA/IEC 61511 lifecycle management and SIS performance analysis through KPIs.

  • Emphasize your skills in troubleshooting SIS events, supporting HAZOPs, LOPA, and Functional Safety Assessments, and your familiarity with PLC and DCS architectures to align with the job's technical demands.

  • Apply through multiple channels including CTS Complete Technical Services' corporate website, LinkedIn, and relevant industry job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with SIS engineers, refinery SIS supervisors, or automation team members at CTS, using ice breakers like asking about recent SIS improvements at the Lake Charles refinery or inquiring how they integrate risk assessments into daily operations.

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