Senior Safety Instrumented System Engineer II

As of November 1, 2025, Sunoco LP has successfully completed its acquisition of Parkland Corporation. For more information, please visit www.sunocolp.com.

Sunoco LP is a leading energy infrastructure and fuel distribution master limited partnership operating across 32 countries and territories in North America, the Greater Caribbean, and Europe. The Partnership’s midstream operations include an extensive network of approximately 14,000 miles of pipeline and over 160 terminals. This critical infrastructure complements the Partnership’s fuel distribution operations, which distribute over 15 billion gallons annually to approximately 11,000 Sunoco and partner-branded retail locations, as well as independent dealers and commercial customers.

At Sunoco, we take great pride in what we do and wholeheartedly believe our employees drive success for our company and our customers. We are always looking for the best and brightest talent and are committed to making your job a challenging and rewarding experience.

Competitive Benefits. Meaningful Extras. Unmatched Value.

• A place where you can take your career in the direction you want to grow and go

The Opportunity:

The Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Engineer is the designated owner of the refinery's Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) program and serves as the refinery's technical authority for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Burner Management Systems (BMS). The role is responsible for governance and oversight of the functional safety lifecycle, ensuring compliance with IEC 61511 and refinery functional safety requirements, and providing technical leadership and subject matter expertise throughout the lifecycle of SIS and BMS applications. This position supports process safety, regulatory compliance, capital project execution, commissioning, startup, and lifecycle management activities across refinery operations.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), support process hazard analyses and risk assessment activities, and provide technical oversight for SIS- and BMS-related projects and process safety initiatives. Responsibilities include supporting new projects, sustaining existing systems, and providing technical expertise to ensure SIS and BMS applications are designed, implemented, maintained, and operated in accordance with functional safety requirements throughout their lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

SIS Lifecycle Management

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve Safety Instrumented System (SIS) asset strategies, proof-test requirements, and preventive maintenance requirements to ensure ongoing compliance with Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) and functional safety requirements.
• Assess SIS performance, reliability, and operating history prior to changes in proof-test intervals, testing frequencies, or preventive maintenance requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide technical review of SIS testing and preventive maintenance deferrals.
• Evaluate SIS-related Management of Change (MOC) requests involving modifications, logic changes, configuration changes, impairments, bypasses, or decommissioning activities.
• Maintain SIS application logic, configuration records, backups, and version control.
• Perform and document validation, verification, and QA/QC activities following SIS modifications, repairs, replacements, or upgrades.
• Develop and maintain the approved equipment list for SIS applications and services.
• Review and approve changes to SIS proof-test procedures and testing methodologies.
• Review and approve alternative testing strategies following turnarounds, outages, or extended equipment downtime.
• Maintain SIS process safety information, lifecycle documentation, testing records, and associated compliance records.
• Support Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) and provide technical stewardship of the SIS program to ensure SIS design, asset strategies, proof-test requirements, maintenance requirements, and testing intervals remain aligned with approved Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS) throughout the SIS lifecycle.

SIS Design, Implementation

• Develop and maintain Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), Cause & Effect Diagrams and Control Narratives for new and modified SIS applications.
• Perform SIL determination and verification calculations and ensure proper implementation of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs).
• Develop, review, and approve Functional Design Specifications, Safety Validation Plans, SIS logic, and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures.

Process Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide SIS expertise during PHA, HAZOP, and LOPA studies, including SIF identification, SIL determination, safeguard assessment, and development of SIS requirements.
• Review P&IDs, MOCs, and engineering deliverables to ensure SIS scope is properly identified and executed.
• Serve as the refinery Subject Matter Expert for SIS and Burner Management Systems.
• Ensure SIS and BMS applications comply with applicable regulations, corporate standards, and industry best practices.
• Support compliance with IEC 61511, IEC 61508, CSA B149.3, and applicable Technical Safety BC requirements.

Project Delivery & Technical Support

• Act as technical lead for SIS and BMS capital projects and provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Review, provide guidance on, and approve SIS-related engineering deliverables, vendor packages, and design documentation.
• Support FEL, detailed engineering, procurement, FAT, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities.
• Lead SIS validation, commissioning support, and troubleshooting activities, ensuring SIS and BMS applications operate in accordance with functional safety requirements.
• Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and external contractors to deliver projects safely and effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Instrumentation, Controls, Electrical, Chemical, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation or eligibility for registration in British Columbia is preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in process controls, instrumentation, functional safety, SIS, BMS, or related engineering roles.
• Demonstrated experience with SIL determination, SIL verification, Safety Requirements Specifications (SRS), and participation in PHA/HAZOP/LOPA studies.
• Strong working knowledge of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 functional safety standards and their practical application within industrial process facilities.
• Experience conducting or supporting PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, SIF identification, SIL determination, and SIL verification activities.
• Strong knowledge of Burner Management Systems, combustion safeguarding systems, and CSA B149.3 requirements.
• Experience reviewing and developing SRS documents, Cause & Effect matrices, control narratives, validation procedures, and functional design specifications.
• Experience supporting FAT, commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities for SIS and BMS projects.
• Experience with refinery, petrochemical, oil & gas, chemical processing, or other hazardous industrial facilities is preferred.
• Experience with Yokogawa ProSafe-RS SIS platforms is considered an asset.
• TÜV Functional Safety Engineer (FSEng) certification or equivalent functional safety qualification is considered a strong asset.

Preferred Competencies:

• Strong process safety and risk management mindset.
• Excellent technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across operations, maintenance, engineering, and project teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Starting Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per annum, commensurate with Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation status and relevant years of experience.

Humble. Hungry. Smart. Does this sound like you?

Do others describe you as being a down-to-earth achiever? Someone who thinks outside the box and always strives to do more than what is required? Someone who sees the bigger picture? You sound brilliant to work with!

We Want You To Shine:

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants. If you require accommodation due to a disability, you will have an opportunity to notify us when scheduling your interview.

Belonging Matters. Because You Do:

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Our ability to work as one team across Canada, the United States, and the Caribbean is foundational to our success. We show up as our authentic selves each day and create space for one another’s unique contributions.

We respect the diverse cultures, traditions, and perspectives of Indigenous Peoples and seek to achieve equitable partnerships and opportunities with Indigenous communities.

The Fine Print:

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the country in which they applied. Regrettably, we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a confidential pre-employment background check, including but not limited to educational, criminal, credit, drug and alcohol, and/or fitness for duty testing.

#LI-JP1

#LI-ONSITE