Principal Consultant, RAM & Safety
Sener · Adelaide, Australia · hybrid
About UsAt Sener, we are a global engineering and technology group with 70 years of experience delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across infrastructure, transport, energy, aerospace, and marine sectors. With operations in more than 20 countries, we pride ourselves on combining technical excellence with visionary thinking to tackle complex and transformative projects.
About the RoleThe Principal Consultant, RAM and Safety is a senior technical role responsible for delivery of specialist Safety Assurance, RAM and Systems Assurance services across complex infrastructure and transportation projects.
The role provides technical leadership, assurance, strategic advice and project governance support throughout the asset lifecycle, from concept development and requirements definition through design, construction, integration, testing, commissioning, operations and asset renewal.
As a recognised subject matter expert, the Principal Consultant leads multidisciplinary teams, develops client relationships, provides assurance services, and contributes to organisational growth through business development, thought leadership and where relevant/as applicable, staff development.
The role requires a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, safety assurance frameworks, assurance governance, rail and infrastructure standards, and regulatory compliance obligations within Australia and internationally.
Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical
- Lead the delivery of Safety Assurance and RAM services on major infrastructure and transportation projects whilst driving adoption of best-practice methodologies and activities driven by project complexity.
- Provide expert guidance on the practical application of requirements from local/international Safety Assurance and RAM standards (E.g. 50126/8/9, EN 50716, IEC 61508 etc).
- Develop/facilitate and where relevant oversee development of:
- Safety Assurance and RAM Strategies/Programs
- Hazard identification and review activities (facilitated through the undertaking of PHA/SHA/OSHA/IHA workshops)
- Functional Safety Allocation/Apportionment/Verification activities in accordance with EN 50126/8/9, EN 50657 and IEC 61508
- Reliability Block Diagrams developed utilising industry standards/tools such as Isograph Reliability/Availability Workbench
- Failure Modes Effects Criticality Assessments
- Maintainability Assessments undertaken in accordance with local/internal industry standards
- Safety Requirements and RAM Specifications
- Hazard Logs (with the adoption of tools such as Microsoft Excel, JIRA, IBM Rationale DOORS)
- Safety Assurance and RAM Reports (in accordance/with the adoption of techniques such as the Goal Structured Notation (GSN))
- Conduct reviews of safety and assurance deliverables where relevant and as applicable.
- Desirable: Act as Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) or Lead ISA where accredited and appropriately appointed
- Support client accreditation, authorisation and assurance requirements.
Management/Delivery
- Direct and oversee where relevant delivery of multiple concurrent projects whilst managing project budgets, forecasts, risks and resource allocation.
- Ensure delivery to agreed scopes, programmes, quality and commercial objectives.
- Lead and contribute to the preparation of proposals and tenders.
- Negotiate solutions to complex technical and assurance challenges.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions where required.
- Provide senior stakeholder reporting and project governance support.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities within existing and emerging markets.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients, regulators and project partners
- Facilitate technical workshops and stakeholder engagement activities.
- If applicable, mentor and develop consultants and senior consultants.
Qualifications- A Tertiary Degree specialising in Engineering/Science that’d be affiliated with Engineers Australia
- 10 + years experience in applying Systems Engineering/Safety Assurance processes on complex infrastructure/transportation projects.
- Demonstrable experience applying and interpreting the requirements of standards/guidelines/legislations such as EN 50126, 8, 9, EN 50657, IEC 61508, IEC 15288, RSNL, WHT Act etc.
- Applied knowledge of the following (as applicable to project):
- Systems Engineering
- Change/Configuration Management
- Safety Assurance
- Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM)
- Asset Management (Desirable)
- Sound numerical ability and computer literacy with experience utilising software/tools such as Isograph Reliability/Availability Workbench, Fault Tree+, IBM Rationale DOORS, JIRA etc.
- Experienced in leading delivery of SESA activities, managing SESA programs both from a technical and management standpoint.
- Experienced in the review of SESA deliverables and working with stakeholders from D&C, client, Independent Review/Certification organisations and those from regulatory bodies.
- Desirable: formal certification in the undertaking of work in the space of Functional Safety/Allocation/Apportionment/Verification
- Desirable: Experience in the performance of ISA services in the capacity of a Lead Project ISA.
- Desirable: Chartered Engineer and/or member of professional engineering/safety body.
What We OfferA positive team culture, flexible working arrangements, discount benefits and opportunities to be part of unique and transformative projects while learning from industry experts.
Equal OpportunitySener is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.