City : Calgary, AB

Category : T&I - Transportation Systems

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

FLEXIBLE LOCATIONS ACROSS WESTERN CANADA

WSP is currently seeking a System Assurance (SA)/RAMS (Reliability Availability Maintainability Safety) Engineer to join our Rail Systems Engineering team in Western Canada.

Reporting to the Director, you will be responsible to undertake railway (commuter rail, light rail and subway) related engineering and operational assessment and analysis to provide assurance that all the systems under review are acceptably safe and reliable/available for rail operational service. This is a hybrid work from office/home role.

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

Why work with WSP's Tansportation Systems team ?

·        WSP strives for gender balanced representation, including mentorship, and collaboration.  

·        Be in charge of your own career growth by working collaboratively with your manager.  

·        Flexible benefits.   

·        Wellness time (to manage work life balance).   

·        Hybrid return to office policy (unless otherwise stated per project requirements).  

·        Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects locally and internationally.  

·        Be a part of a collaborative high performing team.  

A day in the life….

• Perform SA/RAMS analysis, including, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Sub system Hazards Analysis, System Hazard Analysis, and Operations and Support Hazard Analysis.
• Provide support for SA/RAMS Planning, including, Safety Management system development, Project Safety / RAMS plan development, Operational Safety / RAMS plan development, Safety Management System implementation.
• Conduct Assurance Audits and Assessments for, Independent Competent Person, Independent Safety Assessment, Independent Verification and Validation, and Design Verification.
• Undertaking and checking of HAZOP and HAZID studies.
• Undertaking and assessment of Qualitative and Quantitative risk assessment.
• Implementation and checking of detailed analysis including, FMECA, FTA / ETA, Root Cause Analysis, Reliability / Availability modelling.
• ​​Support RAM implementation planning activities; including: 
  • Development and review of reliability proof documentation, and reliability assurance documentation;
  • Development and review of maintainability demonstration planning and reports;
  • Development of RCM planning and implementation.
• ​Responsible for Operational Safety Analysis and operational compliance;
  • Assessment of operational safety across technical and operational process aspects;
  • Development and review of operational plans and procedures for safety operations.
• Support Incident Management Planning and Investigation, as well as, Emergency and Crisis management process development and review.
• Interface within the systems engineering disciplines (Track, Traction Power, Signal/Train Control, Communications, Integrated Control Systems, Rolling Stock, etc.).
• Interface with Structure/Station/Facilities/Tunnel in the railway environment.
• ​Other duties as assigned/required.

We’d love to hear from you if you have….

• Bachelor's degree or advanced education in a relevant discipline from an accredited university.
• P. Eng. (or eligibility to obtain) is required.
• 5-10 years experience working as a Systems Engineer.
• Demonstrated experience in leading SA/RAMS for a large organization, in the rail industry.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate a broad knowledge across all rail engineering aspects and operations with specialist in at least one key area such as: Train Control/Signalling, Traction Power, Rolling Stock, Station Equipment, Communications, Track Infrastructure, and Structures.
• Demonstrated success in a team environment, and leading a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with CENELEC and EN 50126 and subsequent standards.

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