Certification Lead

time type Full time

posted on Posted Today

job requisition id R2086543

Title:

Title:
 

Your KBR future - delivering solutions and changing the world
 

About KBR:
 

Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) is a leading Defence and Government professional services provider. In Australia, KBR has been delivering solutions to Defence and Defence industry for over 20 years. We provide in-depth expertise to a wide range of Defence sector projects through our core competencies of program and project management, engineering, asset management, integrated logistics support, procurement and training solutions. Learn more about our business here.
 

Capability Life Cycle Management (CLCM)
 

The CLCM is integrated into the System Program Office (SPO) and contracted to deliver through-life asset management of Products being supported (PBS). The CLCM performs asset, sustainment and engineering functions to optimise availability and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and minimise risk through life of the PBS. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with Regional Maintenance Centre’s (RMC) to plan maintenance activities and installation of capability upgrades. The CLCM works collaboratively via the SPO with the Design Services Contract (DSC) to plan and execute engineering changes and services. The CLCM delivers functions against the contract scope across the Asset Class Enterprise to support Defence Maritime Capability.

The Opportunity:
 

The Certification Lead is responsible for the certification assurance program across the CLCM contract. The Certification Lead supports the Engineering Support Manager to deliver services in accordance with DSD-ENG-SERV for the CLCM.
 

The Certification Lead is responsible for deliverables against the DID-ENG-TCBP Technical Certification Basis Plan to assure all engineering activities are compliant to the approved Certification Basis related to the PBS. The Certification Lead is also responsible for DID-ENG-CERTP Certification Management Plan to provide certification of sustainment activities so they are compliant to policies and standards.
 

Responsibilities:
 

The key responsibilities of the role will include, but is not limited to:

• Coordinate, manage and report on the Certification assurance program across sustainment activities in engineering and maintenance on the PBS.
• Coordinate and manage Certification requirements compliant to Defence and Navy Policy and standards, Statutory and Classification Society rules and regulations.
• Deliver trusted advice to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on issues relating to the Certification Basis on PBS.
• Make recommendations to the ACSSPO Principal Engineer on engineering decisions, including the assessment of Deviations and Waivers and the development of associated risk assessments, the identification and implementation of authorised changes to the Certification basis.
• Liaise and work collaboratively with the Systems Safety Lead on safety and statutory matters related to Certification management.
• Review engineering deliverables across the systems engineering life cycle in support of engineering changes, provide input and advice against compliance to requirements of the Certification basis.
• Assist in the planning, coordinating and participate in witness points during Class society periodic surveys, including but not limited to Annual, Continuous Machinery and Continuous Hull.
• Manage, track and report on Conditions of Class and Surveyor Observations on PBS with a view to provide mitigation or remediation action plans to resolve items in a planned and timely manner.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience coupled with relevant qualifications).
• Eligible to obtain SQEP Engineering Delegation Authority within an Authorised Engineering Organisation (AEO).
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in undertaking and managing designs.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Defence or related technical industry (CASG/Defence/Defence Industry experience).
• Experience in taking responsibility for engineering decisions within a complex regulatory framework and ensuring that safe operations are maintained.
• Strong client and staff engagement, relationship, and communications skills.
• Requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the engineering realm.
• Hold, or be eligible for, membership of a recognised professional body and registration as Chartered Engineer.
• Must be eligible for ITAR clearance of relevant ship systems.
• Experience in Certification Management and/or Certification Basis for Maritime Assets.
• Experience in managing requirements in DOORS.
• Experience with Statutory and Classification Societies requirements and periodic surveys.
• Experience with Department of Defence design delivery.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:
 

· A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

· Flexible working

· Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

· Paid parental leave

· Salary packaging/Novated leasing

· Employee stock purchase plans

· Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

· Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

If you’re ready to shape tomorrow, let’s get started. Apply Now
 

KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea, community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive and diverse work environment. We encourage candidates of all abilities to apply.

As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force, an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such, our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

time type Full time

posted on Posted Today

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of KBR’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position.

KBR will never ask for any sort of advance payment as part of the recruiting/hiring process. Candidate profiles are carefully managed to protect personal information.