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Principal Systems Safety and Assurance Engineer

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSydney NSW, AustraliaPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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About the job

This job is about leading the charge in system safety and assurance for complex transport projects. Making a difference in how people and goods move, you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance. AECOM values collaboration and diversity, creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading system safety delivery

Lead the delivery of system safety, assurance, and RAM activities across complex transport programs by developing safety cases, hazard logs, and reliability, availability, and maintainability analyses to support safe and compliant system outcomes.
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Establishing safety assurance frameworks

Establish and manage system safety assurance frameworks by defining safety V&V requirements, coordinating independent safety assurance and assessment activities, and ensuring robust hazard management, risk control, and compliance with applicable safety standards and regulatory obligations.
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Collaborating with teams

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, delivery partners, and regulators by facilitating safety and assurance workshops, providing clear evidence-based reporting, and supporting integration across engineering, operations, and program functions.

Key criteria

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System safety expertise

Proven experience in system safety and assurance engineering.

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RAM analysis proficiency

Demonstrated skills in reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis methodologies.

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Safety standards knowledge

Experience applying safety standards like EN 50126 and ISO 31000.

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4 criteria for this job
System safety expertise
Proven experience in system safety and assurance engineering.

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RAM analysis proficiency
Demonstrated skills in reliability, availability, and maintainability analysis methodologies.

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Safety standards knowledge
Experience applying safety standards like EN 50126 and ISO 31000.

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Regulatory collaboration
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