Env., Health, and Safety Engineer jobs in Houston, TX

Since 1948, Pilz, a family-owned company has been setting standards in automation and control, and is most known today in the area of safety. We manufacture a full range of automation and control products. Our services start with product training and end at turnkey solutions for the safe automation of industrial machinery. We are a rapidly growing organization that strongly believes in continuous improvement.

Pilz Automation Safety, L.P. is currently seeking a fully remote Process Safety Engineer.  The Process Safety Engineer will work within the Pilz Services team providing guidance to customers as well as supporting Application Engineers in the implementation of safety devices.  Process Safety Engineers will visit customer sites to perform Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, complete Risk Assessments, and provide safety reports.  Before and after customer site visits, it will be expected that this person is able to review and understand mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and P&ID diagrams for various process equipment.  The person in this position will work closely with customers to provide direction on the components to be used in the recommended solutions.

The Process Safety Engineer is a key member of the Pilz Services team and will serve as the interface between the Consulting and Application groups.  This position will help with the growth and development of Pilz Consulting personnel as well as developing the Safety Consulting business within Pilz.

Job Description

• Provide machinery safety expertise and knowledge via written and verbal project assignments
• Maintain up to date knowledge of applicable standards
• Provide weekly updates on current projects
• Provide sales support to Pilz Sales team (e.g. assist with customer presentations regarding standards and directives)
• Prepare and review reports from Safety Consultants to ensure compliance with Pilz requirements
• Conduct varying types of Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Review safety control circuits and calculate the safety performance levels (PLr=c, CAT 3)
• Work independently as needed
• Read and interpret P&IDs, equipment datasheets, Cause and Effect charts, SAFE charts, Instrument diagrams, etc.
• Prepare, scribe, and write reports for Process Hazard Analysis (HAZOP, LOPA, What-if, FMEA, HAZID)
• Design and develop processes flow diagrams and P&IDs for electrochemical processes
• Evaluate existing designs and present recommendations
• Propose new safety instrumentation technologies for process control
• Review related safety procedures to ensure the well-being of employees who work with the different processes
• Participate in HAZOP activities
• Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) protocols, FAT reports, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) protocols, SAT reports,
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates’ degree in -Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, Chemical Engineering or similar program and two (2) years of hands-on experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read electrical/controls schematics
• Ability to read/create P&ID loops
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical/control circuits
• Ability to read/analyze/interpret/write business reports and professional journals
• Solve and verify math formulas as established in IEC 61508 and ISO 13849
• Fluency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn Pilz products and procedures
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and team oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Chemical Engineering
• Familiar with safety standards such as ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
• Familiar with risk assessment process
• Competency in electrical controls with a focus in safety

Travel will be required up to 50%; bonus or comp time available  

What We Offer

If you have what it takes to be a Pilzler, we offer an exciting work environment, along with a competitive salary and benefits package which includes company paid:

• Ability to work remotely
• Family health insurance with zero employee contribution, starting on hire date
• Family dental insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Three (3) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) within one year
• Short-/Long-term disability with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Life insurance with zero employee contribution, starting after 90 days
• Skill development towards “Expert” safety professional
• Departmental cross-training
• Parental leave
• Health Savings Account, no employee participation required, starting on hire date
• 401(k) contribution, no employee participation required, starting after 90 days
• Opportunities for bonuses
• and much, much more

About Pilz

Pilz Automation Safety, L.P. is a leading, innovative automation technology company providing worldwide, customer-oriented solutions in the areas of safety for humans, machines and the environment.  We develop environmentally-friendly products using ecological materials and energy-saving technologies. We are a trusted provider of safety services to leading national and international industrial companies. By providing viable solutions to the most complex safety issues, we help companies apply best manufacturing practices to optimize the availability and productivity of their plants worldwide.

Pilz has a tradition as a family-run company stretching back over 75 years. More than 2,500 staff, each one of them an ambassador for safety, make sure that our customers and their staff can work safely and free from injury. As a member of the Pilz ‘family’, you will work closely with customers, instilling confidence through individual consultations for flexible safety solutions and reliable service.