Principal RAMS Engineer

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job ID: R Date Posted: Company Name: HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Profession (Job Category): Other Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No About Us A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in. Job Description Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal RAMS Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia . Key accountabilities Guarantee the estimate of the RAMS and ensure V&V activities and agree with the PM and the project controller the relevant budget. Organize, schedule, implement project RAMS and monitor V&V activities and ensure compliance with project budget, schedule and quality requirements. Ensure the definition and application of the Project V&V governance strategy and guidelines for the integrated System and for any relevant subsystem/ product, verifying the related implementation through V&V Plan review and approval. Ensure system safety and reliability requirements. Ensure the issue of project RAMS documentation. Guarantee the safety assessment (ISA) certification (NoBo) Ensure the execution and issuing of all project RAMS activities and deliverables, interfacing with PM, PE and other departments as required, ensuring information flow to/from the project RAMS team. Ensure the execution and the sharing of communication to the PM of the following activities. Workload management with periodic workload updates and analysis of deviations. Critical path management and alignment of RAMS schedule with project master schedule, to avoid unplanned interruption of activities in RAMS stream. A proactive risk management for early detection of cost, schedule, technical and resource issues and proposal of recovery plans. Ensure a front-loading approach to anticipate and avoid technical, schedule and budget issues that could negatively affect RAMS activities. Contribute to the improvement of RAMS and V&V standard processes, with focus on effectiveness and cost reduction. Ensure the application of RAMS standard processes and share project lessons learned with the RAMS department. Support preparation of bids and proposals. Ensure the provision of schedule and cost constraints to relevant Product, Signalling and System RAMS Engineers. Assist with the development and delivery of System Safety and RAM training and related competency assessments. Key knowledge and experience A bachelor's degree in a relevant field. At least 10 years of experience in signalling or another safety critical engineering area. At least 10 years of RAMS experience that has incorporated the use of appropriate safety engineering techniques, such as PHA, FTA, FMEA etc. Proven experience in a risk sharing alliance model would be advantageous in the role. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and organisational abilities. Able to work within a team and adopt a proactive problem-solving approach. Knowledge and experience of working on complex rail projects is preferrable (ETCS systems). What we offer Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance. Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available. Salary Continuance Insurance #LI-CL1 Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at #J-18808-Ljbffr