Program Lead Assessor (ISA) - High-Speed Rail, USA

EWI are supporting a leading consultancy firm, who are currently seeking Program Lead Assessor for an upcoming High-Speed Rail project in California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the technical content of all Independent Safety Assessor (ISA) deliverables.
• Create and maintain the ISA Management Plan.
• Interface directly with the Authority and Interfacing Contractors.
• Conduct assessment activities within the context of the ISA Management Plan.
• Attend regular progress meetings with the Authority (no less frequently than monthly).
• Chair Interfacing Contractor/ISA progress meetings.
• Review and approve safety notices.
• Review and issue ISA certificates.
• Review and issue ISA reports.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Systems Engineering, Safety Engineering, or Rail Transportation Engineering OR BSc with additional certifications in Safety Management or Systems Engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a position of responsibility related to safety assessment of systems engineering and safety assessment of rail system delivery projects, with experience in high-speed railroads operating speeds greater than or equal to 185 mph (300 Km/h).
• Competence in accordance with IET Independent Safety Assessor Competency Framework or equivalent.
• Experience in the application of EN 61508, EN 50126, EN 50128, and EN 50129 for railroad safety applications.
• Experience in defining and assuring Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) and their application to railroad safety applications, with reference to Safety Integrity Level 2 systems or higher.
• Must be willing to relocate to California, USA

Language:

English

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Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the World's leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

If you would like to be considered for any of the above mentioned roles, please contact Heather on h.mccoll(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.