Developed and executed Functional Safety Management Plan (FSMP) and OT Cybersecurity Management Plan (CSMP) in compliance with IEC 61511 and IEC 62443, covering all project phases from FEED to commissioning.
Led HAZOP, LOPA, SIL determination, and SIL verification activities coordinated Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) Stages 1-3 with third-party consultants, ensuring timely closure of findings.
Defined and reviewed Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design deliverables, including FDS, GA/wiring diagrams, SIL achieved reports, and facility-wide Cause & Effect (C&E) charts.
Conducted system architecture reviews of ICSS, PSD, ESD, and F&G systems, identifying SUCs and preparing zone and conduit diagrams with clear cybersecurity boundaries.
Authored and enforced Cybersecurity Requirement Specifications (CRS), incorporating mandatory security countermeasures derived from detailed risk and threat assessments.
Reviewed and validated vendor Cybersecurity Functional Design Specifications (FDS), including firewall rules, IP addressing schemes, access controls, and hardening measures.
Witnessed and validated cybersecurity FATs, covering vulnerability assessments, network segmentation, firewall ACLs, remote access, patch management, and backup/restore testing.
Supported SIS FAT/SAT and commissioning, ensuring conformance of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) to SRS, datasheets, and safety lifecycle requirements.
Managed ICSS deliverables: architecture design, shutdown hierarchy, control narratives, alarm rationalization, and ergonomic studies, ensuring robust integration of topside and marine packages.
Provided authoritative guidance as a certified IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert and TV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer, bridging the gap between cybersecurity and functional safety domains.
Collaborated closely with EPCs, operators, and vendors, ensuring all functional safety and cybersecurity deliverables meet project, regulatory, and industry standards.
Requirements
Degree in Instrumentation and Electronics Engineering. Professional certification in IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Expert and TV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer is highly desirable.
Above 15 years of experience in Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) design, OT Cybersecurity, and Functional Safety across major Oil & Gas projects with global EPCs and operators.
Above 10 years of experience in the design, implementation, and assurance of Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), ESD, PSD, and F&G systems in compliance with IEC 61508 / IEC 61511.
Above 10 years of experience in OT cybersecurity, including ICSS network architecture, segmentation, firewall ACLs, patch management, malware protection, access control, and incident response based on IEC 62443.
Above 5 years of team management experience, leading multidisciplinary teams across APAC, Middle East, and Europe.
Above 10 years of involvement in FPSO/ Offshore Oil & Gas projects, ensuring delivery of projects to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Highly proficient in ICSS configuration tools, SIL assessment software, OT cybersecurity assessment tools, and network simulation tools.
Expert knowledge in alarm rationalization, Cause & Effect (C&E) analysis, SIL verification, cybersecurity management, and functional safety lifecycle management.
Strong understanding of regulatory, classification society, and operator standards in both functional safety and OT cybersecurity domains.
Candidates matching the requirements will be contacted for preliminary qualification.
