Aspiring Systems & Safety Assurance Engineer

Htu; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

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PlasmaLeap Technologies, a globally recognised Australian clean‑chemicals company, is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to lead the safety program across multiple environments, including manufacturing and R&D. The role focuses on hazard analysis, risk assessment and safety-case development to ensure compliant, safe operations.

You will work with engineers, scientists and operators to embed safety throughout lifecycle, delivering practical, maintenance‑oriented safety solutions with strong

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems safety within defence or high‑risk industries.
• Strong knowledge of safety engineering standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs, safety cases and assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of the System Safety Program and Safety Case Reports.
• Direct safety assurance activities in line with ISSP.
• Review and develop safety cases for new and existing capabilities.
• Support engineering change activities by ensuring safety design integration.
• Review design requirements and deliverables for safety compliance.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with stakeholders on safety outcomes.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Root cause analysis

Stakeholder communication

Technical mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

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Safety Engineer

2050 Camperdown Plasmaleap Technologies

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Company Description

PlasmaLeap Technologies is a globally recognised Australian clean-chemicals company reinventing how the world makes molecules. We’re decarbonising heavy industry and eliminating input scarcity by putting clean, distributed chemical production in the hands of communities themselves. Our proprietary plasma reactors use renewable electricity, air and water to produce green fertilizers and fuels, creating a scalable, commercially viable pathway to net-zero that strengthens food security and bypasses fragile, fossil-fuel global supply chains entirely.

If you want to build deep tech that solves climate and food security in the same breath, and you want to do it at speed, with urgency, with purpose, and with people who are actually executing not just talking about it then you’ll fit right in.

Company Description

PlasmaLeap Technologies is a globally recognised Australian clean-chemicals company reinventing how the world makes molecules. We’re decarbonising heavy industry and eliminating input scarcity by putting clean, distributed chemical production in the hands of communities themselves. Our proprietary plasma reactors use renewable electricity, air and water to produce green fertilizers and fuels, creating a scalable, commercially viable pathway to net-zero that strengthens food security and bypasses fragile, fossil-fuel global supply chains entirely.

If you want to build deep tech that solves climate and food security in the same breath, and you want to do it at speed, with urgency, with purpose, and with people who are actually executing not just talking about it then you’ll fit right in.

Why you should join PlasmaLeap Technologies

We Move Fast – Build, test, and learn outside your comfort zone alongside curious, driven teammates.

We Make an Impact – Work on meaningful challenges that decarbonise industry and improve global food security.

We’re Getting Recognised – PlasmaLeap is earning global recognition through international awards, world‑class investors backing us from multiple continents, and growing publication and patent output as we redefine what’s possible in clean chemicals.

We Own It – Every team member has a voice and takes real ownership in a culture of experimentation as we rapidly develop, prototype and scale our technology.

We’ve Got You – Receive support through personal days, opportunities to travel and professional development opportunities.

We Celebrate Wins – Enjoy fun, engaging company events while working hard on ambitious goals.

We Reward Talent – To build the best, you have to employ the best. Competitive salary, equity, and coverage for training and conferences.

How you’ll spend your time

• Lead technical safety across our manufacturing, workshop, laboratory, R&D and deployment environments, with a practical focus on chemical, process, electrical and mechanical risk.
• Lead structured hazard and design reviews, including HAZOP, FMEA, What-If and other fit‑for‑purpose risk assessment methods.
• Review process flows, P&IDs, equipment layouts, control philosophies and engineering designs to identify hazards and strengthen controls before equipment is built or modified.
• Develop practical engineering requirements for chemical handling, containment, ventilation, pressure systems, machine guarding, high‑voltage systems, isolations, interlocks and emergency shutdowns.
• Embed technical safety into concept design, procurement, fabrication, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, operation, maintenance and decommissioning activities.
• Establish and maintain proportionate Management of Change and pre‑startup safety review processes for equipment, process and operational changes.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, near misses and process upsets using strong root cause analysis, clear accountability and sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with engineers, scientists, technicians, contractors and operators to develop inherently safer, practical and maintainable solutions.
• Interpret applicable WHS legislation, NSW requirements, codes of practice, Australian Standards and recognised engineering guidance.
• Build scalable technical safety tools, standards and design assurance processes for field trials, customer sites and future deployments across Australia and internationally.
• Champion proactive risk management and report to the COO on critical risks, design gaps, actions, trends and priorities.

About You

• Relevant degree in chemical, process, mechanical, electrical, safety engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in technical safety, process safety, engineering risk management or safety‑critical industrial design.
• Experience in a technical, industrial, manufacturing, chemical processing, energy, laboratory, construction or R&D environment.
• Strong working knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment and control selection, with the ability to translate analysis into practical engineering improvements.
• Experience facilitating or contributing to structured risk studies such as HAZOP, FMEA, bow‑tie or What‑If reviews.
• Confidence assessing chemical, electrical and mechanical hazards, including stored energy, pressure, machinery, hazardous substances and industrial electrical systems.
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation and participating in design, commissioning or operational readiness reviews.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability, with a focus on systemic and engineering‑based corrective actions.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to coach, challenge and influence engineers, scientists, technicians, contractors and managers.
• Small‑company or scale‑up experience, especially where you have built practical systems and processes from scratch rather than only followed established corporate frameworks.
• Highly regarded: process safety management, functional safety, machine safety, high‑voltage systems, chemical manufacturing, pressure equipment, hazardous areas, or nitric acid and fertiliser processing experience.
• Highly regarded: Chartered Professional Engineer status, relevant professional accreditation, or eligibility to obtain it.

We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 38,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries.

KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value‑added services, and long‑term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.

With over 65 years working on some of Australia’s largest and most complex projects, KBR has unmatched experience supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure, energy transition and national security priorities. KBR has around 2,000 employees throughout Australia, who are focused on delivering innovative technology and engineering solutions for a safer, more secure and sustainable future.

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

The Opportunity:

The Systems Safety Engineer plays a critical role in delivering the systems safety assurance program across a Defence sustainment contract. Supporting the Engineering Manager, the role is responsible for ensuring safety assessments, reporting, and compliance activities are executed in line with Defence standards and engineering delegations. This position provides risk‑based technical advice, contributes to safety case development, and helps ensure all in‑service safety obligations are met across complex platforms.

This is a permanent full‑time opportunity and can be base d in Sydney .

The successful candidate must hold a Baseline security clearance or higher .

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and maintenance of the System Safety Program, including Safety Case Reports.

Direct safety assurance activities in line with the In‑Service Safety Program (ISSP).

Review and develop safety cases and assessments for new and existing capabilities.

Support engineering change activities by ensuring system safety design integration.

Review design requirements, tasking, and deliverables for safety compliance.

Participate in integrated teams supporting design, development, and implementation of safe systems.

Ensure certification aligns with Defence, statutory, and seaworthiness regulations.

Develop and maintain system safety plans, procedures, and processes.

Provide risk‑based advice, reports, and recommendations to senior engineering leadership.

Mentor engineers, collaborate with stakeholders, and support broader engineering and enterprise objectives.

As the ideal candidate you will bring:

A degree as a qualified engineer with 10+ years’ experience in systems safety within Defence or similar high‑risk industries (maritime, aerospace, rail, oil & gas).

A proven ability to lead and deliver system safety programs, including safety cases, assessments, and assurance activities.

A strong knowledge of safety engineering standards and Defence regulatory frameworks, including certification and seaworthiness requirements.

Experience supporting engineering change and design reviews, ensuring safety is embedded across lifecycle and sustainment activities.

A ability to provide risk‑based technical advice and influence senior stakeholders on safety, technical integrity, and compliance outcomes.

Highly developed communication, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring skills, with experience working across integrated teams.

Eligibility for ITAR clearance and Chartered Engineer status, with strong organisational, analytical, and problem‑solving capabilities.

All candidates will be required to hold and maintain an active Baseline Defence Security Clearance. Only candidates holding a Baseline Clearance or above should apply.

What we will offer you:

A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work

Competitive salary (including annual reviews)

Paid parental leave

Income protection

Corporate rewards

Salary packaging/Novated leasing

Employee stock purchase plans

Flu shots, skin checks and discounted private health insurance

Career development: Online learning, mentorship and career pathways

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