Overview

We are currently recruiting a Principal RAMS Engineer to work on an exciting rail infrastructure megaproject. The role requires someone with expert level experience across Safety Assurance AND RAM delivery on notable rail construction programs.  

Knowledge of the following rail technology and interfaces will be highly desirable:

Civil Works and Tunnelling packages, Station Construction and related Station Systems including

Fire Protection Systems

HVAC

Platform Screen Doors

CCTV

Signalling and Comms Systems, Train Control

Power + Traction

Rolling Stock

Location-          Sydney (Preferable) or Brisbane - Must be currently based in either city 

Duration-           Permanent, Full-time

Salary-              $180,000 - $190,000 + Super

Benefits-           1-2 WFH Days, Membership Support, CPD, Extra Leave  

Responsibilities

Execute Safety Assurance and RAM activities across major rail projects

Lead tender, planning, work-winning and overall customer engagement

Ensure life cycle safety assurance and compliance with relevant codes and standards incl. 61508, ISO 15288 and EN5012x

Coordinate delivery of hazard and safety in design activities, assessments, and reporting

Guide projects through safety approvals and certifications processes.

SIL Assessments

Develop Safety Cases and SFAIRP arguments in support of design type, testing and commissioning approvals, representing arguments to stakeholders such as regulatory bodies, operations, asset maintainers

Utilise FMEA and FMECAs to assess reliability, availability and maintainability

Experienced in producing RAM Plans, RAM Modelling, RAM Analyses techniques (Reliability Block Diagrams, FMECA, Availability predictions, Defect Liability Period Planning, MTTR etc)

Communicate findings with key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Required Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering – Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Civil or similar

12+ years SESA / RAM experience, ideally within rail projects

Knowledge of relevant standards:

EN 50126/8/9

IEC 61508

IEC 62267

ISO 15288

Understanding of full Systems Engineering V-Lifecycle / INCOSE handbook standards

Familiarity with Reliability software such as Isograph (AWB or RWB) or Reliasoft

Proficiency in producing RAM techniques, FMEA, FMECA, RBD, FTA, DLP, FRACAS etc

Knowledge of industry standards (AAR, AREMA, IEEE, CENELEC)

Australian Working Rights – Permanent Resident or Citizen

What’s on offer

Healthy pipeline of city-shaping, blue-chip transport projects

Growing SESA team, based locally

Friendly team culture

Career development opportunities

Financial support for professional memberships / training

Please hit apply and contact michael.ogborne@airswift.com  or 0448 220 849 for more information.