Manager, System Assurance

Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) is seeking an experienced System Assurance and RAMS professional to coordinate across multiple projects in Malaysia. The role involves leading hazard analyses, managing SA activities, and ensuring cross-disciplinary alignment with contract requirements and EN 50126 standards.

Responsibilities include preparing SA plans, conducting audits, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to deliver validated, safe and compliant railway and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating complex system assurance activities across multiple disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS standards and EN 50126 framework.
• Ability to plan, lead and document System Assurance processes and gate reviews.
• Proven track record in hazard identification, risk assessment, and ALARP mitigation.
• Familiarity with validation, verification and integration activities for railway systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate SA activities across projects and ensure alignment with RAMS strategy.
• Lead RAMS analyses and documentation, including FMECA and Fault Tree Analysis.
• Organize and conduct SA/RAMS workshops, reviews and audits with stakeholders.
• Review subcontractor SA, RAMS and safety documentation for compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare SA-related plans, reports and RAMS demonstrations for contract milestones.
• Engage with planning and internal teams to ensure timely deliverables and compliance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

System Assurance

RAMS

Project coordination

Hazard identification

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Tools

FRACAS

Job description

a) Project Coordination & Stakeholder Management:

Align all project activities with the Head of System Assurance and Requirements, overseeing the overarching SA strategy and ensuring process alignment across MRCB projects through reports and meetings as required.

Prepare, implement and maintain the System Assurance Process effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.

Accountable for the implementation of all System Assurance related activities outlined within the contract.

Accountability for the successful verification, validation, and cross-phase alignment of technical deliveries, ensuring subsystems pass required project control gates without critical safety deviations.

Actively organise, participate in linked process meetings and coordinate complex systemrequirements across multiple disciplines to ensure integratedproject delivery. Engage actively with MRCB Systems / Department’s PIC to ensure their contribution and support on RAMS matters.

Accountablefor the for the productivity, technical accuracy, and timely deliverables of the assigned System Assurance Engineers through effective leadership and management.

Act as the point of contact for SA and RAMS matters for allocated STC subsystems. Review subcontractor SA organizations and control changes to ensure strict compliance with Contract requirements. Provide proposals for optimisation as feasible with respect to SA requirements which exceed the EN 50126 standards.

PrepareSA related plans, reports, Conduct and / or participate in System Assurance meetings, presentations or ensure the preparation and participation through delegated personnel.

Preparereports, MoMs, letters, presentations etc and or conduct site inspections, visits onshore. as required by the Contractor, requested by the Employer or MRCB.

Coordinate and plan SA requirements with planning departments and other internal stakeholders.

Implement monthly reports for Employer and Company internal if required.

b) Hazard, Risk & Safety Management

Conduct early system hazard identification and actively organize/facilitate Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and HAZID workshops.

Ensure all identified hazards are mitigated to ALARP (As Low As Reasonably Practicable) levels and facilitate the formal, documented transfer of residual hazards to the operator.

Review Works Packages Hazard Logs, DSA other safety related documents to close out.

Evaluate changes with respect to safety impacts.

Coordinate and provide support to other SA Team members with respect to System Safety, Requirement Management, V&V, Training if requested. This support include the spot check of WPC Requirements as stipulated within the WPC requirement matrices.

Coordinate fire safety aspects and operational noise-related risk mitigation measures across the project scope.

c) RAM

Review of Subcontractor RAM activities and documentation to ensure that RAM requirements are clearly defined, fully incorporated into the designs and validated in later project phases in compliance to the Contract Specifications for WPC and ER.

Reviews theimpact of any design change on RAM.

Organization and implementation of overall FRACAS process and RAM Demonstration Process as required by contract and provide respective documentation as required and coordinate inputs from other involved parties as required.

Witness through spot checks of validation activities onsite for Manufacturing, Installation, Testing and Commissioning, Trial Running and Trial Operation phases and Training as required.

Prepare DRS for RAM and other SA related topics and follow up the responses to close out.

Coordinate and provide support to other SA Team members with respect to System Safety, Requirement Management, V&V, Training if requested. This support might include the spot check of WPC Requirements as stipulated within the WPC requirement matrices.

Attends and organises RAM meetings, workshops etc. as required

Conduct audits to ascertain that proper RAM activities and processes are being implemented or followed by the Subcontractors

Produces inputs to the monthly reports on the progress and status of RAM activities including comparison with the RAM Program

Enforce subsystem compliance with EN 50126, SPAD/GL/RD/RAIL/011 guidelines, and continuous lifecycle phase deliverable requirements.

Prepare, review, and verify the accuracy of RAMS analyses (e.g., FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis). Manage technical deviations and conduct rigorous cross-phase reviews of engineering deliverables and reports.

Conduct and manage internal and external SA, RAMS, software, and cybersecurity audits. Take ownership of ensuring the closure of findings from the Independent Assessment and Audit Commission (IAAC).

Proactively implement the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) and prepare detailed SA Demonstration Plans and RAM Demonstration Reports.

Organize SA and RAMS training sessions for stakeholder and participate in system demonstrations (SA, EMC, software).

Coordinate requirements, review and comment deliverables from attached EMC and Independent Safety Assessors and other Consultants involved in the System Assurance process.

Enforce subsystem compliance with EN 50126, SPAD/GL/RD/RAIL/011 guidelines, and continuous lifecycle phase deliverable requirements.

Prepare, review, and verify the accuracy of RAMS analyses (e.g., FMECA, Fault Tree Analysis). Manage technical deviations and conduct rigorous cross-phase reviews of engineering deliverables and reports.

Conduct and manage internal and external SA, RAMS, software, and cybersecurity audits. Take ownership of ensuring the closure of findings from the Independent Assessment and Audit Commission (IAAC).

Proactively implement the Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) and prepare detailed SA Demonstration Plans and RAM Demonstration Reports.

Organize SA and RAMS training sessions for stakeholder and participate in system demonstrations (SA, EMC, software).

Coordinate requirements, review and comment deliverables from attached EMC and Independent Safety Assessors and other Consultants involved in the System Assurance process.

Job Requirements

Education Qualifications

• Candidate must possess Degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 9 to 10 yearsworking experience with 7 years in railway and 5 years in System Assurance.
• SA supportingcertification e.g. from safety Institution is value added.
• Candidate shall possess experience in implementation of Manufacturing, Installation, Construction andTesting and Commissioning and Training activities, reviews of respective documentation, supervision of site works, requirement management with respect to database management.
• Understanding oflifecycle system principle, system and safety assurance, quality assurance,software management, requirements and configuration management processes.
• Candidate shall possesshands-on experience in the delivery of a railway project (MRT and/or LRT)including hands on support in the hand over process.

MRCB is a leading urban property and construction company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1971.

The Group operates across three core areas: Property Development and Investment; Engineering, Construction and Environment; and Facilities Management and Parking.

As the developer of the RM18 billion KL Sentral CBD, MRCB pioneered Transit Oriented Development in Malaysia and continues to set the benchmark for integrated TOD projects. Its Engineering, Construction and Environment Division also has a strong track record in highways, rail infrastructure, power transmission, and river and coastal rehabilitation. MRCB’s largest shareholder is the Employees Provident Fund

MRCB is a leading urban property and construction company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1971.

The Group operates across three core areas: Property Development and Investment; Engineering, Construction and Environment; and Facilities Management and Parking.

As the developer of the RM18 billion KL Sentral CBD, MRCB pioneered Transit Oriented Development in Malaysia and continues to set the benchmark for integrated TOD projects. Its Engineering, Construction and Environment Division also has a strong track record in highways, rail infrastructure, power transmission, and river and coastal rehabilitation. MRCB’s largest shareholder is the Employees Provident Fund

MRCB is a leading urban property and construction company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia since 1971.

The Group operates across three core areas: Property Development and Investment; Engineering, Construction and Environment; and Facilities Management and Parking.

As the developer of the RM18 billion KL Sentral CBD, MRCB pioneered Transit Oriented Development in Malaysia and continues to set the benchmark for integrated TOD projects. Its Engineering, Construction and Environment Division also has a strong track record in highways, rail infrastructure, power transmission, and river and coastal rehabilitation. MRCB’s largest shareholder is the Employees Provident Fund