Senior Associate - Asset Performance

beca; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca in Adelaide is seeking an experienced RAM engineer to join our Asset Management team. You will deliver RAM requirements, predictions and studies across the system lifecycle, working with Systems Engineering and other specialist teams.

You will lead RAM analyses, apply FMEA/FMECA and related methods, and build strong client relationships to enable sustainment and performance improvements across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• RAM engineering principles applied to complex systems.
• Develop and interpret quantitative RAM analyses and models using RAM software.
• Perform failure analyses: FMEA/FMECA, reliability, availability and maintainability.
• Work within systems engineering or lifecycle engineering environments.
• Build and maintain client relationships; develop asset management solutions.
• Willingness to travel nationally for short durations (2–5 days).
• Tertiary qualification aligned to asset management or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop RAM requirements, performance measures and acceptance criteria.
• Conduct reliability prediction, allocation, availability and maintainability analyses.
• Develop RAM models and assessments across the system lifecycle.
• Lead RAM studies and analyses (RCM, FMEA/FMECA, FTA, RCA, Bow Tie).
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver RAM-enabled solutions.
• Contribute to RAM, Lifecycle Engineering and Supportability capability growth.

Skills

RAM engineering principles

RAM analyses/models

FMEA/FMECA analysis

Systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Asset management strategies

Travel readiness

Tertiary qualification

Education

Bachelor's degree in asset management or related discipline

Tools

RAM software

Job description

Project, Program and Asset Services team

Just like the world around us, business is evolving, through innovative thinking, integrated solutions and the capability of talented people. Our team partners with clients to understand their business needs, stay actively involved in the markets and communities we work in, and deliver on our purpose to make everyday better.

We know our people are our greatest asset. They are what sets us apart and why our clients keep coming back for our services. We are passionate about what we do and proud of the culture we have built, one grounded in teamwork, collaboration and care across our team and the wider Beca Group.

The Opportunity

Our highly dynamic team of asset management professionals require another quality problem solver to join our ranks! We are looking for an experienced asset management consultant with proven Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) engineering experience to join our high-performing and collaborative team. This role will be based in Adelaide.

• Develop and manage RAM requirements, performance measures, and acceptance criteria.


• Conduct reliability prediction, reliability allocation, availability, and maintainability


• Develop RAM models and quantitative assessments across the system lifecycle.


• Conduct and facilitate RCM, FMEA, FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Bow Tie Analysis and other reliability studies.

In this exciting role you will work directly with clients to lead and manage a variety of interesting projects in collaboration with our talented team which will enable you to apply your asset management, advisory and consultancy skills to a range of different clients and markets.

You will be up for the challenge and in for the journey to play a key role in contributing to the growth of our Asset Management Capability through excellent project delivery and client management. You will provide specialist RAM engineering capability across the asset, system and platform lifecycle and be responsible for applying RAM engineering principles and analyses to enhance safety, supportability, operational readiness, asset performance, and whole-of-life outcomes.

You will also work closely with Systems Engineering, Asset Management, Safety, Verification & Validation (V&V), Operations, Maintenance and Integrated Logistics Support (ILS)/Integrated Product Support (IPS) teams to ensure RAM considerations are effectively integrated throughout the lifecycle.

The role also contributes to the development and growth of Beca's RAM, Lifecycle Engineering and Supportability capability, recognising RAM as a specialist engineering discipline and a key enabler of effective sustainment and support solutions.

This role offers:

• The opportunity to lead projects and deliver high quality work in direct communication with our clients.


• The chance to apply your asset management and RAM engineering capabilities across a range of sectors to help our client solve a diverse range of asset problems.


• The opportunity to holistically develop your consultancy skills from identification of opportunities, pursuit planning, bid preparation and delivery.


• Access to industry leading technical specialists in the Government, Defence, Industrial and Utilities markets.


• Opportunity to mentor junior team members whilst receiving dedicated mentoring from senior leaders in our team to help you achieve your career goals and develop professionally.


• A flexible working arrangement within a high performing close-knit team who are passionate about what they do.

About You

To be successful in the role, you would be able to demonstrate asset management experience across one or more of the following sectors: Government, Defence, Industrial and Utilities markets across Australia and have an in-depth understanding of Asset Management and/or reliability engineering principles and their application.

Required experience and capabilities:

• Developed understanding of RAM engineering principles and their application to complex systems.


• Experience developing, applying, and interpreting quantitative RAM analyses and models, including using specialist RAM software.


• Experience with failure analysis (FMEA, FMECA and other similar methods), reliability prediction, allocation, maintainability, and availability analyses.


• Experience working within systems engineering, asset management or lifecycle engineering environments.


• A passion and capability in building new client stakeholder relationships and enhancing existing relationships.


• Ability to contribute to solutions in areas such as asset management strategies, performance improvement, system design and asset condition assessments.


• Ability to support some national travel for short duration (2-5 days) on occasion


• An appropriate tertiary qualification aligned to asset management or other related disciplines.

Furthermore, due to the nature and sensitivity of the projects and