Russell Tobin · 1 month ago
Functional Safety Specialist
Plano, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$101/hr - $101/hr
5+ years expRussell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional recruitment and staffing advisory organization, and they are seeking a highly experienced Functional Safety Specialist to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. The role involves managing safety control systems compliance audits, developing project plans, and leading cross-functional communications to ensure safety standards are met.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesLegalStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develop detailed area project plans and schedules
Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11
Identify and document non-conformities within SCS designs
Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels
Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators
Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution
Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders
Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design
Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching
Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed
Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success
Qualification
Required
Functional Safety Certification, such as Functional Safety Engineer or equivalent
Certification credentials included with resume
5+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within industrial or automation sectors and Technical Associate's Degree or higher in a related discipline
In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards
Demonstrated technical problem-solving and countermeasure implementation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic
Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration
Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays as required
Ability to work during scheduled shutdowns (July and December)
Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)
Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed
Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Experience with risk assessment tools
FMEA/FMEDA methodologies
Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including: Allen-Bradley GuardLogix, Omron - Sysmac (Safety), Keyence - GC Configurator, PCWin Safe, Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)
Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)
A 401(k)-retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
An employee assistance program
Identity theft protection
Legal support
Auto and home insurance
Pet insurance
Employee discounts with some preferred vendors
Company
Russell Tobin
Russell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Woronowich, JD
Vice President - Search, Staffing & Embedded Partnerships
Ashley Steger
Director of Talent Acquisition and People Operations- Embedded Partnerships
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