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Functional Safety & Fire Protection Systems Engineer

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StageUnknownStandardsIEC 61508 · IEC 61511IndustryAutomotiveSeniorityMid-levelRegionIndiaWork modeOnsiteSource year2026Company sizeUnknownRole familySystems safetySegmentOff highwayEmploymentUnknownEmployerEmployer profileCertificationsTUV Functional Safety Engineer

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Role summary

The Senior Functional SafetyThe part of overall safety that depends on a system or equipment operating correctly in response to its inputs, including safe management of faults and failures. Read more & Fire Protection Systems Engineer will serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Functional Safety Management (FSM) and Fire & Gas (F&G) Protection Systems for industrial gas turbine packages and associated equipment.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with international safety standards, supporting safety lifecycle activities, leading hazard and risk assessments, developing fire protection philosophies, and participating in third-party certification and audit activities. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant system designs throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and continuously improve Functional Safety Management (FSM) processes in accordance with IEC 61511Process Industry Safety Instrumented Systems. Application of IEC 61508 to safety instrumented systems in the process industries. Read more and related industry standards.
  • Guide engineering teams through all stages of the safety lifecycle, including
  • Hazard Identification (HAZID)
  • Hazard and Operability Studies (HAZOP)
  • Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
  • Safety Integrity LevelA discrete level (SIL 1 to SIL 4) specifying the required risk reduction and dependability of a safety function under IEC 61508Functional Safety of E/E/PE Safety-Related Systems. The umbrella functional safety standard defining the safety lifecycle, SIL levels, and requirements for electrical, electronic, and programmable systems. Read more and its sector standards. Read more (SIL) assessments
  • Functional Safety Assessments (FSAThe independent investigation and judgement, required by IEC 61508 and its sector standards, of whether functional safety has actually been achieved by a safety-related system. Read more)
  • Develop, review, and approve Functional Safety Reports, Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), and SIL verification documentation.
  • Support project teams in safety architecture development and risk reduction strategies.
  • Conduct and facilitate Functional Safety Assessments and design reviews.
  • Support audit readiness activities and compliance reviews.
  • Develop Fire Protection Design Basis Documents (FPDBDs), fire protection philosophies, and F&G system design strategies.
  • Define and validate flame, gas, smoke, heat, and toxic gas detection coverage requirements.
  • Review equipment layouts and 3D models to evaluate detector placement, accessibility, maintenance requirements, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support design and implementation of fire suppression, firewater, clean agent, deluge, and gaseous extinguishing systems.
  • Provide technical leadership for F&G system architecture, cause-and-effect logic, and integration with control and safety systems.
  • Evaluate system designs for compliance with NFPA and applicable international fire protection standards.
  • Lead and participate in FMEAFailure Modes and Effects Analysis: a bottom-up method cataloging how components fail and what effects those failures produce. Read more, HAZOP, SIL allocation studies, and safety reviews.
  • Support TÜV and other third-party certification activities, including documentation preparation, audit support, and closure of findings.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards including
  • IEC 61511
  • IEC 61508
  • NFPA Standards
  • Relevant customer and regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with controls, mechanical, electrical, packaging, and project engineering teams to achieve safe and compliant system designs.
  • Serve as a recognized SME for Functional Safety and Fire Protection Systems.
  • Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance across global engineering teams.
  • Participate in technical evaluations, interviews, and candidate selection for safety-related engineering positions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and strategic safety programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Controls Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience in industrial process, power generation, oil & gas, petrochemical, or gas turbine applications.
  • Minimum 2+ years of demonstrated SME experience in Functional Safety and/or Fire & Gas Protection Systems.
  • Strong understanding of
  • SIL Determination & Verification
  • HAZOP, LOPA, and Risk AssessmentThe systematic process of hazard identification, risk estimation, and risk evaluation defined for machinery by ISO 12100Safety of Machinery - Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction. The foundational machinery safety standard establishing risk assessment methodology and the hierarchy of risk reduction. Read more. Read more methodologies
  • NFPA Fire Protection Standards
  • Experience supporting third-party certifications (TÜV preferred).
  • Experience with industrial control systems, SIS, ESD, F&G, and gas turbine package applications.
  • Functional Safety Leadership
  • Fire Protection Engineering
  • Hazard & Risk Analysis
  • Safety Lifecycle Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Technical Mentoring
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management

This role is ideal for experienced engineers from Gas Turbine OEMs, EPC companies, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, and Power Generation industries who possess strong expertise in both Functional Safety and Fire & Gas Protection Systems and can provide technical leadership across complex industrial projects.

Nice to have

  • TÜV Functional Safety EngineerAn engineer who specifies, analyzes, implements, or assesses safety functions and safety lifecycle work products. Read more/Professional Certification.
  • CFPS (Certified Fire Protection Specialist) or equivalent fire protection certification.
  • Experience with Honeywell, Rockwell, Emerson, Siemens, Yokogawa, or other industrial automation platforms.
  • Experience supporting global EPC, OEM, or end-user projects.
  • Knowledge of regulatory and customer compliance requirements within power generation and oil & gas industries.

Standards

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

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