Technical Director

Technical Director - Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance SpecialistJoin to apply for the Technical Director - Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Specialist role at GHDTechnical Director - Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Specialist1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Technical Director - Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Specialist role at GHDJob DescriptionGHD's Rail and Transit practice, we are seeking a Systems Engineering and Safety Assurance Director to join our growing team. This position will be integral to support the continuing development and growth of GHD's Rail and Transit business.In an ever changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.We’re seeking the curious, those who are stimulated by fresh thinking and a desire to shape our communities in new, positive ways.ResponsibilitiesPromote the adoption of Systems Engineering Principles in project initiationManage System Assurance activities on multidisciplinary transport engineering projects (Road/Rail etc).Provide advice and guidance to transportation projects through all lifecycle phase from concept development and planning through detailed design and construction phase support.Contribute to the Safety justification of transportation project through activities such as Multi Criteria assessments as part of the cost benefit analysis for transport systems.Provide advice and guidance to GHD project teams on how to implement a Systems Engineering approach for its transportation projects.Promoting the adoption of Systems Engineering tools and techniques.Managing System Safety engineering and assurance activities for GHD transport projects including Requirements ManagementCreate the Requirement Verification and Traceability Matrix; manage the evolution over the life of the projectLeading design teams through the Safety Hazard Analysis and management processFacilitating Qualitative and Quantitative Safety Risk AssessmentsMentoring less experienced engineers/graduates/interns.Recommendations: Provide integrated, long-term solutions and strategies for a significant area of responsibility, such as a function.Needs Assessment: Engage with senior business leaders to understand long-term strategic challenges.Solutions Analysis: Develop strategic solutions to long-term business needs by anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities.Improvement/Innovation: Initiate, formulate, and implement new business practices within a specific discipline while managing the development and/or delivery of a significant element of the organization's change management program.Knowledge Management System: Take responsibility for developing and delivering a key element of the organization's knowledge management system.Business Requirements Identification: Elicit the most-complex business requirements using a variety of methods, such as interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis, to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.Feasibility Studies: Conduct the most-complex feasibility studies from a technological and organizational perspective and document findings to complete cost-benefit analysis on implementing changes to business processes, products, or business unit structure.Contract Management: Manage the delivery of a major part of the organization's contract management program while taking personal responsibility for a limited number of mission-critical contracts.Policy Development and Implementation: Develop functional or operational policies and help develop policy frameworks for area of responsibility or department. Take responsibility for creating underlying procedures and monitoring their implementation.Project Management: Manage a portfolio of major projects in line with overall project management strategy.Client & Customer Management (External): Manage key client and customer relationships. Likely to involve using account teams to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.EducationMaster's Degree or Equivalent Level an assetBachelor's Degree in a related disciplineExperienceGeneral Experience: Experience level enables job holder to provide leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes and challenges (More than 15 years)Managerial Experience: Experience of supervising and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (13 months to 3 years)Knowledge and experience in transportation systems (particularly Rail)Knowledge of the System Engineering and Safety LifecyclesKnowledge and experience in the application of INCOSE SEBoK Principles.Ability to apply safety analysis techniques such as HAZOP, FTA. ETAAwareness of RAM and Human Factors.Knowledge of appropriate national and international standards such as:EN 50126/8/9IEC 61508AS 4292AS/NZS 45001ISO/IEC 15288Understanding and experience in application of Systems engineering tools such as:DOORS 9.6DOORS Next GenerationWe'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact.See where your commitment could take you with GHD.As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.Seniority levelSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionIndustriesCivil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at GHD by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Technical Director” roles.Managing Director and Team Lead Tech BankingTechnical Director - Project Management, Rail and TransitTechnical Director - Project Management, Rail and TransitSoftware Engineering Manager, HealthTechManaging Director, Head of Global Internal CommunicationsDirector, Ambulatory Care, Renal and OncologyWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr