**98589BR** **Job Title:** Senior Electrical SIS Instrumentation Engineer **Department/Function:** Engineering **Job Description:** **Senior Electrical SIS Instrumentation Engineer** This is a permanent, full-time, exempt-level position. **Position Description:** ADM is seeking a Senior Electrical SIS Instrumentation Engineer to provide technical leadership for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and critical instrumentation supporting power generation, utilities, and process operations. This role sits within the Electrical Systems group and supports facilities across North America (with primary focus in Nebraska, Ohio, Iowa, and Illinois). The position is accountable for ensuring that SIS are designed, maintained, tested, and modified in accordance with the Functional Safety Lifecycle (e.g., IEC 61511 / ISA 84) to achieve required risk reduction while maintaining high availability and reliability. **Primary Responsibilities:** _Functional Safety & SIS Lifecycle Leadership_ + Own and administer the site and regional SIS Functional Safety Management System, including procedures for proof testing, bypass management, overrides, demand reporting, and documentation control + Lead and/or facilitate hazard and risk studies (PHA/HAZOP, LOPA, What if) to identify Safety Instrumented Functions and assign/confirm SIL targets; ensure alignment between initiating events, safeguards, and required risk reduction + Develop and maintain SIS Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), Cause & Effect matrices, logic narratives, and setpoint documentation for SIFs (ESD, BMS, Fire & Gas, critical interlocks, and trip functions) + Perform or oversee SIL verification calculations (PFDavg / PFH, proof test intervals, common cause, hardware fault tolerance) and document assumptions, failure data, and test coverage; recommend redesigns where targets are not met + Plan and coordinate Functional Safety Assessments/Audits (FSA stages as applicable) for new projects and for existing SIS; track findings to closure via MOC / corrective action processes + Maintain a functional safety competence and training approach for engineers, technicians, and contractors who design, maintain, or test SIS _Reliability, Maintenance and Performance Management_ + Define and continuously improve SIS and critical instrumentation maintenance strategies, including proof test procedures, calibration standards, and test frequency optimization based on lifecycle reliability and risk + Ensure all SIS assets (logic solvers, I/O, networks, final elements, sensors) are accurately registered in the CMMS with correct hierarchy, attributes, spares, and preventive maintenance/work instructions + Monitor SIS performance (spurious trips, demand rates, bypass frequency, proof test compliance, instrument bad-actor lists) and report against established KPIs; drive targeted improvement plans + Lead root cause investigations for SIS demands, nuisance trips, and instrument failures; implement corrective and preventive actions and update safety requirements specification/proof tests where required + Partner with Operations, Maintenance, EHS/Process Safety, and IT to ensure SIS cybersecurity and change control practices support functional safety and availability _Capital Project and Modernization Support_ + Provide SIS and critical instrumentation leadership for capital projects from FEL through commissioning, ensuring SIS scope is clearly defined, budgeted, and delivered to functional safety requirements + Review and approve contractor deliverables including ISA datasheets, instrument index, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, logic diagrams, control narratives, shutdown keying philosophy, and commissioning/validation procedures + Ensure SIS design is consistent with applicable standards and good engineering practice (IEC 61511/ISA 84, IEC 61508 concepts, IEC 62443 where applicable, NFPA/NEC for electrical installations, hazardous area requirements) + Drive standardization and obsolescence management for SIS platforms and safety rated devices; develop roadmaps for migration, spares, lifecycle support, and test strategy continuity + Lead or support field commissioning, SIS validation, and functional testing; ensure comprehensive turnover packages (as-builts, SRS, proof tests, bypass lists, O&M, training, CMMS upload confirmation) are complete at handover _Governance, Risk Management and Technical Leadership_ + Serve as the subject matter expert for SIS/functional safety, providing technical guidance to engineers, technicians, consultants, and EPC partners; review engineering changes for functional safety impact + Develop and maintain contingency plans and short term operating procedures for abnormal SIS conditions (failed components, bypassed SIFs, partial functionality, communications failure) to preserve safety while restoring full protection + Maintain disciplined Management of Change (MOC) for SIS including setpoint changes, bypass approvals, configuration management, and periodic backups/restore tests for safety PLCs and associated infrastructure + Mentor and develop team members; contribute to standards, training, and continuous improvement across the Electrical Systems organization **Required Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering/ Instrumentation and Control Engineering + 7+ years of experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems with significant responsibility for SIS/functional safety in operating facilities + Demonstrated experience leading functional safety lifecycle activities: SRS development, SIL verification, proof test development/execution governance, MOC, and incident investigations + Hands on knowledge of SIS platforms and architectures (safety PLCs/logic solvers, safety I/O, networks, final elements, and sensor technologies) and integration with DCS/PLC environments + Experience supporting capital projects (scope, schedule, cost, technical risk) and leading commissioning/validation/turnover + Working knowledge of IEC 61511 / ISA 84 functional safety requirements and the practical application of SIL concepts in design and maintenance + Ability to interpret and develop P&IDs, control narratives, Cause & Effect matrices, loop sheets, logic diagrams, and wiring schematics + Familiarity with hazardous area classifications (Class/Division and/or Zone), IP/NEMA enclosure ratings, and field installation practices + Strong analytical and troubleshooting capability for instrument malfunctions, control/safety logic behaviors, and field device performance + Ability to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed (approximately 35%) **Preferred Qualifications:** + Professional Engineer (P.E. / P.Eng) designation + Functional Safety certification (e.g., TUV Functional Safety Engineer/Professional or equivalent) + Project Management Professional (PMP) or demonstrated project leadership experience Excited about this opportunity but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? Studies have shown that applicants may self "select-out" of consideration if they do not meet all posted qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. “AJCIND” REF:98589BR **Req/Job ID:** 98589BR **Shift:** First Shift **City:** Houston **State:** TX - Texas **Ref ID:** \#LI-BC1 **:** **About ADM** At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. 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We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM. (https://www.adm.com/en-us/culture-and-careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) **:** **Benefits and Perks** Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: + **Physical wellness** – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). + **Financial wellness** – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. + **Mental and social wellness** – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: + Paid time off including paid holidays. + Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. + Tuition assistance. + Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. **:** Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between: **:** $104,100.00 - $195,300.00 **Salaried Incentive Plan:** The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus and a long-term incentive plan