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Functional Safety E&I Project Engineer 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Functional Safety E&I Proj Eng, are to: 

• Functional Safety Responsibilities:
• Obtain a good understanding of the Legacy Monsanto Interlock Guidelines and Bayer Functional Safety Procedures;
• Work with Functional Safety Project Manager to prioritize and implement projects to support Bayer migration and PHA efforts;
• Support Safety Requirement Specification (SRS) development for each Process Area / Plant;
• Plant Wide/Program Initiatives;
• Provide a basis for utilization of instruments/valves based on Bayer Functional Safety procedures;
• Provide prior Use Justification assessments;
• Utilize SIL rated components;
• Develop or append Luling's "Prior Use" or grandfathering list;
• Determine if we can use as is vs having to purchase new/different components;
• Perform evaluation to continue using existing equipment or change to different components;
• Project Engineering:
• Lead electrical design aspects of company projects;
• Manage and execute project related activities associated with field modifications including scope development and cost estimates;
• Ensure MOC created for all changes;
• Writing AR's;
• Updating/rewriting test procedures (good time to make procedures consistent across the site);
• Redlining loop and schematic drawings;
• Updating instrument specification sheets;
• Communicate contractor support needs to E & I Construction coordinator;
• Verify finalized PHA action item list vs updated interlock list;
• Develop equipment schedules and material takeoffs; prepare requests for bids;
• Prepare construction and equipment specifications, including means and methods;
• Perform field QA/QC to ensure construction work is performed in accordance with design specification;
• Assist in equipment commissioning and startup, and operational troubleshooting as necessary coordination and management of material vendors, subcontractors, and company staff;
• Maintain and report on a project budget and schedule to meet project expectations.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering;
• At least eight years engineering experience;
• Knowledge in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Safety Integrity Level (SIL), Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS);
• Familiarity with industrial electrical theories, engineering codes, standards, and Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP);
• Strong written and communications skills;
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills;
• Lead multi-functional teams;
• Strong safety ethic and mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in chemical / petrochemical industry setting or similar;
• Experience and practical knowledge with International Electrotechnical Commission Standard IEC 61508.