Systems Safety Engineer - NETE

The Weir Group; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Safety Engineer to join their dynamic team in Dartmouth. This role involves providing critical verification and validation support for naval combat systems, ensuring safety standards are met throughout complex projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and a commitment to safety, contributing to a culture of excellence and innovation. This position offers the opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values diversity and encourages personal development. Join a global organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the engineering field.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Government of Canada security clearance required.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems on complex projects.
• Knowledge of SSE tools and techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide System Safety Engineering advice and conduct safety reviews.
• Develop SSE standards and processes for projects.
• Collaborate with team members to communicate technical concepts.

Skills

Safety Management Systems

Hazard Tracking Systems

Technical Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor in Computer Science

Tools

Bow-Tie Diagram

Event Tree Analysis

Fault Tree Analysis

FMEA/FMECA

HAZOP

Job description

Systems Safety Engineer- NETE
Weir Canada, Inc.
Dartmouth, NS, Canada
Permanent Full-time, Onsite/Remote work

Purpose of Role: Weir Marine Engineering is currently looking for a Systems Safety Engineer for the naval Combat and Control Systems (CCS) section. This permanent position based in Dartmouth (NS) consists of providing Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) support in the field of Systems Safety Engineering (SSE) for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project. The candidate may also provide support to other tasks as required by project demands including Test & Evaluation (T&E) and Land Based Test Capability (LBTC) activities.

Why choose Weir:
Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to g row your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verification & Validation: Providing System Safety Engineering (SSE) advice across stakeholders, conducting reviews of Contractor provided safety plans, process and procedures, hazard analysis activities, logs and reports.

• Process development: Developing SSE standards, processes and procedures including related test requirements, plans and procedures.

• Technical support: Providing support to lifecycle phase reviews, supporting system safety engineering working Groups and implementing standards and processes such as those defined in US MIL-STD-882E (Military Standard) and Def-Stan 00-056 (UK MoD Defence Standard).

• Teamwork: Collaborate with team members with the ability to communicate technical concepts to individuals at all levels, including customers and suppliers, verbally and in writing.

• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Mandatory: obtention a Government of Canada security clearance, which requires Canadian citizenship and continuous residence in Canada over the last 10 years as a minimum.

• Mandatory: Bachelor degree of Industrial, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or in Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Mandatory: Experience of developing and working with Safety Management Systems and Hazard Tracking Systems; Implementing SSE processes as defined in standards mentioned above on complex projects.

• Desirable: Knowledge or experience with SSE tools and techniques such as Bow-Tie Diagram, Event Tree Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, FMEA/FMECA, Functional Safety Analysis, Hazard Analysis, SWIFT Analysis, HAZOP, Goal Structuring Notation, Claim Trees and Consequence Analysis.

• Desirable: Experience working with naval systems.

Under the Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination, new employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless accommodated due to certified medical contraindications, religion, or other prohibited grounds under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

Since 1953, Weir Canada, Inc. has operated and managed the Naval Engineering Test Establishment (NETE), a Department of National Defence (DND) facility located in Montreal with operations in Halifax, Victoria and Ottawa/Gatineau. Over 400 personnel are currently employed by Weir at NETE, supporting the Royal Canadian Navy and DND with test and evaluation services in a wide variety of technical areas.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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