Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Project Leadership & Technical Execution

Act as the SIS Lead for assigned projects, serving as the primary technical point of contact for the safety scope.

Support Project Managers on all technical aspects related to SIS.

Follow Emerson’s FSM process and maintain all SIS documentation in accordance with the safety lifecycle (IEC 61511 and project-specific standards).

Analyze customer documents including Design Specifications, P&IDs, Control Narratives, IO Lists, Instrument Index, Operating Philosophies, Cause & Effect Diagrams, FGS Layouts, etc.

Lead and mentor a team of SIS Software/Hardware Engineers throughout the project.

System Design & Development

Design safety systems (ESD, FGS, BMS) including software and hardware architecture.

Perform I/O assignments to Safety Logic Solvers.

Define and develop software concepts, logic libraries, and project-specific typicals.

Develop hardware design including third-party interfaces (e.g., Addressable FGS).

Review and verify compliance with IEC 61511 and other applicable standards.

Documentation & Testing

Review hardware typicals, drawings, and third-party device compatibility.

Develop and execute test plans for:

Internal software and hardware testing

Third-party interface testing

FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)

SAT (Site Acceptance Test)

Integrated HW-SW testing

Support loop checks, system startup, commissioning, and handle engineering changes.

Quality & Compliance

Ensure implementation of Emerson EEEC IMS processes and documentation throughout the project.

Comply with customer quality standards and regulatory guidelines.

Promote a "First Time Right" approach and follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Additional Responsibilities

Undertake additional strategic or technically suitable duties as assigned, potentially under mentorship.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, or Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering.

5 to 12 years of experience in Safety Instrumented Systems, process control, or automation (minimum 3 years if fully focused on SIS).

Experience leading SIS or DCS projects.

Hands-on design experience with ESD, FGS, and BMS in engineering projects for oil & gas, refineries, chemicals, or petrochemical sectors.

Preferred Certifications:

TÜV Certified Safety Engineer or CFSP/CFSE certification is an advantage.

Who You Are:

You thrive in dynamic environments, take initiative, and seek timely advice when making decisions. You are a strong collaborator who ensures high-quality results and values accountability and safety. You promote visibility of team contributions and are committed to continuous learning.

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the chance to define a difference through the work you do.

Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are formed to be daring within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are determined to craft a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and accepts inclusion. We support foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain outstanding individuals in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company.

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.