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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.\nJob Description:\n\nThe Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.\nThe Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, is responsible for enforcing the safety strategy, developing and continuously improving safety methodologies, execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, best practices and sharing expert knowledge\nKey Accountabilities\nEnsure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.\nPerform hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP), hazard analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.\nDefine safety requirements; analyze and evaluate design compliance with safety requirements and safety principles.\nReview the adequacy and completeness of the safety evidences and produce the corresponding Safety Case artifacts\nWork as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.\nReport directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect\nKey Requirements\nB.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent\nMinimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclear\nKnowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking design\nGood understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safety\nDetailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), safety and risk analysis\nExtensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard management\nAbility to lead and coordinate technical staff\nGood technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral\nPreferred Qualifications\nM.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent\nWorking knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)\nMember of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)\nBase Salary : $112,221 - $144,102\nThe Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:\nHealth, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid\nRetirement Savings Plan with a company match\nCompany paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation\nCompany provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD\nWorklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities\nThis posting relates to an existing vacancy.\nOur hiring process uses both human and technology-assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. 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