Role & responsibilities Provide machine safety expertise regarding corporate initiatives, capital projects, training and support to plants globally. Provide expert technical advice on issues, programs, and processes involving compliance with machine safety standards and policies and interpretation of local, national, and global requirements and regulations. Work closely with other members of the Global Manufacturing Engineering team to develop and implement internal guidelines and standards for machine safety. Lead or participate in significant machine safety system related incident investigations and root cause analyses. Support employee training on machine safety systems/processes. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for performing risk assessments, verifications, validations, machine safety inspections, and system design reviews. This could include machine safeguarding and functional safety system reviews. Utilize knowledge and experience in machine control system (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation/controllers) and detailed controls schematics to evaluate machinery safety functions or reverse engineer designs and schematics from field inspection of the machinery controls when documentation is not available Develop work processes and specifications related to machinery safety such as Design/Engineering of Machinery Safeguards and Functional Safety Systems, Maintenance and Inspection programs, Testing and Auditing (including design verification and validation), Machinery and Safety Documentation, and Standards Compliance, and training as an authority on technical matters relating to machinery safety During capital project work and plant improvement projects, ensure the consistent use of standards by the plants and project teams, act as the technical lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Machine Safety, Functional Safety for Machinery, and Machine Safeguarding according to international, and local industry consensus standards Work with remote team members from a diverse array of disciplines utilizing a strong attention to detail to complete project work without direct, day-to-day supervision Assist with the application and use of engineering controls to control hazards and reduce risks in machines and equipment Completing design/drawing reviews, engineering and implementing safety solutions to address any required remediation Reviewing, interpreting, and communicating new Corporate and governmental requirements regarding machine safety systems Co-leading and driving machine safety system improvement plan across all businesses within (engineering and remediation) Managing consultants and other machine safety system services used for needs that occur across the company (assessments, design, validations, etc..) Assisting in resolving potential machine safety system non-compliance and enforcement actions, disputes, and litigation regarding machine safety system matters Evaluate safety function components (field inputs, final elements, and controllers/logic solvers) to drive optimization and standardization to applicable standards Must Haves Competency : Strong technical knowledge of automation and control systems Certification as a functional safety engineer (CSME or TUV certified functional safety engineer) Experience using SISTEMA safety integrity software Extensive experience leading and participating in machinery safety and conducting machine safety risk assessments Solid understanding of functional safety of machinery. This refers to the selection, installation, and configuration of protective devices and related control systems used in machinery to protect people from injuries. Understand the hazards and risks associated with manufacturing equipment. Advanced knowledge and experience in the evaluation of safety related control systems. This would include an understanding of relevant machinery safety standards. ISO 13849-1 ISO 13849-2 IEC 62061 ISO 12100 Capability in performing safety system verification and validation. Ability to read electrical schematic, pneumatic schematic, hydraulic schematic, and other engineering drawings Working knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and controls (stack valves, valve blocks, check valves, and pressure monitoring) Familiar with a wide range of commercially available machine safeguarding products & systems such as Safety Interlocks Switches/Sensors, Presence sensing devices (opto-electrical, pressure-sensitive, etc.), Safety relays (Safety Interface Modules) and Safety PLC's, Safety integrated Drives/Servos (e.g., with features such as Safe-Torque Off or Safe Speed/Position Monitoring), Safety rated Pneumatic/Hydraulic valves. Experience commissioning and troubleshooting safety functions and related control system interfaces - including programming logic solvers and display/operator interfaces such as PLC's, programmable safety relays, and HMI's (Human Machine Interfaces - computer screens/displays) Nice to Have: Basic knowledge of the EU machinery directive and CE marking requirements Basic knowledge of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Experience in writing safety processes and procedures Kindly share resume at shahala.bano@teamlease.com/9120534834 Preferred candidate profile
