Senior Safety Assurance Engineer

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Safety Assurance Engineer to ensure safety and compliance within its extensive railway operations. This role involves providing engineering expertise for railway projects, managing safety processes, and leading safety assurance initiatives. With over 35 years of service in the region, this innovative firm offers a collaborative work environment and comprehensive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about safety in transit systems. Join a team dedicated to excellence and make a significant impact on the future of rail transport in Metro Vancouver.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Dental Benefits

Transit Passes

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• 6+ years of senior project engineering experience in transit and rail infrastructure.
• Expert knowledge of systems engineering principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior engineering expertise for railway projects ensuring safety management.
• Develop and oversee safety instructions and assessment processes.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Stakeholder Relationship Management

Time Management

Education

University Degree in Engineering

PE Designation or Eligibility

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Safety Assurance Engineer role at British Columbia Rapid Transit Company

Join a company that has been a part of moving Metro Vancouver for over 35 years.

British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd. (BCRTC) maintains and operates the Expo and Millennium SkyTrain Lines from our central facilities in south Burnaby. Our services connect downtown Vancouver to Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Surrey. As the Expo and Millennium Lines expand, with ongoing infrastructure renewal and new asset projects, this is an exciting time to join our team of over 1,200 employees working on one of the longest fully-automated rapid transit systems in the world.

Our work includes roles in administration, engineering, maintenance, operations, and more. Working for SkyTrain offers comprehensive benefits, including paid vacation, medical benefits, transit passes, training, and more. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are proud to be BC’s Top Employers.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Provides senior engineering expertise for railway projects, ensuring system assurance, regulatory compliance, and safety management across operations, maintenance, and management of the railway system.

Key Accountabilities

1. Interoperability and Safety Compliance: Support BCRTC in meeting safety and interoperability standards, managing safety for product introductions and projects.
2. Safety Process Management: Develop and oversee safety instructions and assessment processes, ensuring compliance.
3. Safety Assurance Leadership: Act as Safety Assurance Manager for projects, providing support for complex initiatives.
4. Safety Management Lifecycle: Implement safety lifecycle processes, develop safety plans, and ensure standards compliance.
5. Safety Methodologies: Apply safety assurance techniques, conduct hazard analyses, and review safety activities.
6. Safety Reviews and Oversight: Organize safety reviews, manage hazard logs, and present safety cases.
7. Planning and Prioritization: Schedule and prioritize safety activities to meet project deadlines.
8. Safety Assurance Advice: Provide guidance to project teams, participate in meetings and reviews.
9. Liaison and Collaboration: Coordinate with stakeholders on safety issues and procurement inputs.
10. Mentorship and Development: Lead safety assurance activities and mentor team members.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: University degree in Engineering or related field, PE designation or eligibility, and 6+ years of senior project engineering experience, preferably in transit and rail infrastructure, Asset Management, and Project Management.

Other Requirements

• Expert knowledge of systems engineering principles and standards.
• Understanding of rail industry regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of railway operations, configuration control, and requirements management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Effective time management and stakeholder relationship skills.

Additional Information

Recruitment involves demonstrating qualifications through interviews. Focus on capital projects. Work schedule is 37.5 hours/week, primarily on-site. Salary ranges from $97,600 to $146,400 annually, with benefits including health, dental, transit passes, and pension. To apply, click the 'Apply' button or visit translink.ca/careers. Submit a combined PDF of your cover letter and resume. Applications are open until filled. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Accommodations available upon request via email at [e-mail].