Description
SYSTEM SAFETY ENGINEER
Job Information
All projects must demonstrate that the systems they deliver are acceptably safe. This is achieved through the creation of a Safety Case based on hazard analysis. Hazard analysis and the assembly of Safety Cases is undertaken by Project Safety Engineers.
Responsibilities will include:
• Preparation and maintenance of Safety Management Plans
• Hazard Identification and Hazard Analyses
• Preparation and maintenance of Hazard Logs
• Preparation and maintenance of Safety Cases
• Developing artefacts to support the Safety Case
• Derivation of safety requirements and safety integrity levels
• Provision of safety input to project and design reviews
• Provision of safety assurance to other projects, including auditing
• Management of safety activities undertaken by other organisations and acceptance of the safety deliverables
• Performance to budget and schedule
• Provision of support to bid and proposal activities, including generation of estimates for safety aspects of the programme
Education and Experience Summary
Essential
• Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computing or other relevant subject
• Proven experience in an engineering discipline
• Experience in safety engineering
• Experience of working to Def Stan 00-056, Def Stan 00 055, IEC61508 or similar standards.
• IT literate
Desirable
• Chartered engineer
• Environmental experience and working with Def Stan 00 051 or ASEMS POEMS
Demonstrable Experience and Knowledge
• Track record in producing safety cases acceptable to the customer and/or regulator
• Experience of safety-related projects, preferably including software
• Wide appreciation of safety standards and design/implementation techniques for safety
• Engineering lifecycle
• Commercial awareness
Personal Characteristics
• Strong people skills and able to work with staff at all levels
• Good communicator (verbal and written)
• Able to lead reviews and workshops
• Pragmatic and flexible
• Motivated, energetic, persuasive, and confident
• Team player, but prepared to challenge the views of others where they could jeopardise the safety case
• Prepared to travel and work abroad for short periods191382
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