Principal RAMS Engineer-Transit and Rail

Gannett Fleming; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced RAMS Engineer to lead critical reliability and safety initiatives for rail transit systems. This role involves defining corporate RAMS plans, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will be a trusted advisor, applying your extensive knowledge to enhance project outcomes while mentoring junior staff. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation, diversity, and professional development, and make a significant impact in the rail transportation sector.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• 25+ years of experience applying RAMS techniques to rail projects.
• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Leads RAMS-related activities for rail transit systems.
• Acts as the subject-matter expert in RAMS for clients.

Skills

RAMS analysis methods

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer Designation in Ontario

Tools

CENELEC EN 50126 standards

Job description

Basic function and scope of responsibilities

• Proactively leads all tasks related to Reliability, Availability, Maintainability & Safety during the concept, design, construction, operation, or maintenance of phases of projects of commuter, light, and heavy rail transit systems.
• Must have a strong technical capability in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety analysis methods, and excellent communication skills with the ability to independently perform a variety of RAMS-related activities for the rail transportation industry.
• Delivers innovative, technical work to a schedule and plan, while achieving time, quality, and cost targets, as part of our multi-discipline teams or on behalf of our clients in project teams.
• Takes on and leads a broad range of systems engineering activities and plans work packages using project management methods.

Principal Responsibilities and essential functions

• Defines corporate RAMS plans at project or agency level.
• Interfaces with clients.
• Executes and manages the teams delivering the RAMS plan for green-field and brown-field developments.
• Establishes processes related to RAMS using industry best practices.
• Specifies RAMS metrics, key performance indicators, and RAMS targets, for electronic, electro-mechanical, and train-based systems.
• Acts as the subject-matter expert and trusted advisor in all matters related to RAMS for Gannett Fleming’s clients.
• Performs System Hazard Analysis, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis, and Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis on several different systems.
• Supports the continuous development of RAMS activities for ongoing projects.
• Supports the technical consultancy on RAMS, integration, validation & verification, and other related system engineering activities.
• Applies best practice systems engineering techniques to support pursuit of work in the region.
• Extracts technical and functional requirements from tender documents to create RAMS requirements.
• Follows company, safety, quality, environmental, commercial, and project management procedures as relevant to tasks undertaken.
• Mentors, coaches, and develops staff to assist them with achieving their full potential within the needs of Gannett Fleming.

Education and Licensing requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics.
• Professional Engineer Designation in Ontario or equivalent.

Training, Skills, Knowledge and/or experience

• Proven experience working with the CENELEC EN 50126 family of standards.
• 25+ years of experience applying RAMS techniques to rail projects.
• Proven ability to work successfully in multi-disciplinary teams and across different business units.
• Team player, able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Experienced leader, able to lead a team of junior and intermediate specialists through all RAMS activities.
• Experience in a project environment with good customer relationship and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Notes

Other duties may be assigned. Generally, office work environment. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to independently travel and be physically present in the office or at a client site.

At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, we believe in improving the lives of the people we serve. We believe in innovation and social responsibility. We believe in the diversity of our team and the creative solutions they provide. We believe in embracing change and emerging technologies while maintaining an unmatched standard of quality. We believe in creating an environment where employees can thrive at home and at work. We believe in engaging our employees, building lasting relationships with our clients, and, in turn, making a difference in the world.

We offer a comprehensive benefits program, which includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance, our tax-deferred retirement plan, and the opportunity for incentive compensation for eligible positions. We are committed to your personal growth and professional development, so we offer tuition reimbursement, access to internal and external training programs and support active participation in professional organizations.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Permanent Residency or Canadian Citizenship required for this position. No relocation assistance will be provided for this position. Local candidates will be given preference.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE: Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will not be accepted.

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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