Safety Assurance Engineer - ETCS

Description

Matchtech are working with a key client in Derby to support the recruitment of x2 Safety Assurance engineers to work on ETCS projects. These roles are 6 month initial contracts (with potential to extend) offering hybrid working and operating outside IR35.

Role Definition

This exciting role offers an opportunity to provide technical leadership and innovation within compliance in the context of an ETCS on-board retrofit project.

Working as part of a close-knit team, the Safety Assurance Engineer shall be the referent on safety and

assurance for the UK specific application of a ETCS On-Board retrofit project. The Safety Assurance

Engineer will report to the Safety Assurance Manager.

Key Accountabilities

Produce and manage safety documentation Safety Management PlanSystem DefinitionProject Hazard RecordGASCSASCIHAFMECASupport approval process, to obtain APIS for each train classWork directly with the Safety Assurance Manager, the assessors (AsBo, ISA), the Design & Technical AuthoritySupport the UK ETCS On-board delivery team through the design, approval, test and commissioning activities for vehicle First in Class project

Milestones

Contributes to the constitution of the Technical FilePrior to track testing & commissioning: Reports from bodies (ISA, NTSN, NTRs)Compliance reports from design houses + internal (lab test reports)After commissioning Track test reportsSpecific Skills/Tasks

Essential:

Knowledge and/or experience relating to train carried systems, in particular train control systems & in 1 cab signalling systems (ETCS / CBTC)Previous experience in interacting with assurance bodies (AsBo, ISA)Previous experience in safety assurance and certificationDemonstrates customer focus in all work carried out.Able to understand and take account of the 'big picture' presented by the politics and sensitivities that surround the rail industryExperience of working to industry quality and safety standardsStrong and effective communicator at all levels within the Business and in front of new and existing customersHighly motivated, dependable and self-reliant.Previous experience in system safety with knowledge of CSM-RA and CENELEC

Desirable:

Specific knowledge of railway systems and technologiesPrevious experience in APIS and/RIS-2700-RST processesProven track record in working in major Sub-contract environment

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