About the Role
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE is seeking an experienced Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) Engineer to provide specialist reliability engineering support. Based in our state-of-the-art Lagos facility, you will ensure personnel safety, environmental protection, and operational excellence across our complex refining operations by maintaining robust functional safety programs and safety-critical instrumentation.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain SIF reliability programs in full compliance with IEC 61511 and international functional safety lifecycle requirements.
- Monitor Safety Integrity Level (SIL) performance, analyze spurious trips, and review bypasses or impairments impacting SIS availability.
- Optimize proof test intervals, review test effectiveness, and collaborate with maintenance teams to enhance safety-critical system reliability.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and incident investigations involving SIS failures, SIF demands, and near misses.
- Participate in HAZOP, LOPA, SIL assessments, and Management of Change (MOC) proposals affecting safety controls.
- Prepare technical reports, maintain lifecycle documentation, and develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for SIF reliability.
- Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronic, Control Systems, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or refining industry, focusing on SIS and functional safety.
- Deep working knowledge of IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 standards, plus experience with HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL verification.
- Preferred certifications include TÜV Functional Safety Engineer, Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE), or ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP).
- Proficiency in CMMS/ERP systems such as SAP PM or Maximo.
- Competitive salary with industry-leading compensation packages.
- Comprehensive medical and health insurance benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuous training within Africa's largest industrial conglomerate.