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Functional Safety Engineer (IEC 61508, Process safety, Energy & process, Mid-level)

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StageDirectory listedStandardsIEC 61508 · IEC 61511IndustryEnergy & processSeniorityMid-levelRegionGermanySource year2026Company size10,000+Role familyProcess safetySegmentEnergy storageEmployerEmployer profileLanguagesEnglish · German
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Role summary

At the organization, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Understand engineering project scope, specifications, and design criteria while driving a proactive PSM culture at our site(s).
  • Implement all aspects of process safety management, including compliance with applicable regulations, reviewing effectiveness of process hazard assessments, supporting PHAs, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, and other process safety modeling activities.
  • Complete reviews of scenarios and risk engineering to support design and implementation of PSM projects, including loss prevention, top risk, and leading PHA recommendations and other improvements.
  • Support the business with functional safety aspects/ (, ISO EN 61511 and ISAS84)
  • Lead, coordinate and participate in PHAs and willing to get trained to be a PHA facilitator.
  • Perform/participate in root cause analysis and implement process changes/control plans to drive continuous improvement.
  • Utilize our software platforms to manage changes and coordinate as required for site assistance.
  • Support identification of explosive atmospheres and the completion of hazardous area classifications.

At the organization we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
  • Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Process Safety degree with several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility, OR
  • JD / PhD in Chemical Engineering, Engineering or Process Safety degree, OR
  • Several years of experience in a chemical operating manufacturing or pilot plant facility in lieu of a degree
  • In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be fluent in German and English.

Nice to have

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Knowledge of all SEVESO III Directive elements
  • Strong interpersonal skills including communication through written and verbal methods
  • Professionally raise awareness of PSM non-compliance matters and communicate with all levels of site personnel in a professional manner

Standards

  • IEC 61508 Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems
  • IEC 61511 Process Industry Safety Instrumented Systems

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