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Technical Safety Specialist
- Burnaby, BC, Canada
Base Salary : $112,221 – $144,102 · Full-time
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- Base Salary : $112,221 – $144,102
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclear
- Posting language
- English
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About Us
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.
The Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, is responsible for enforcing the safety strategy, developing and continuously improving safety methodologies, execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, best practices and sharing expert knowledge
Key Accountabilities
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Job Description:
The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line and compliance to safety principles, industry specific standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.
The Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, is responsible for enforcing the safety strategy, developing and continuously improving safety methodologies, execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, best practices and sharing expert knowledge
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards and best practices.
- Perform hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP), hazard analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.
- Define safety requirements; analyze and evaluate design compliance with safety requirements and safety principles.
- Review the adequacy and completeness of the safety evidences and produce the corresponding Safety Case artifacts
- Work as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.
- Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect
- B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in other industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical or nuclear
- Knowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking design
- Good understanding of systems engineering, software engineering and functional safety
- Detailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), safety and risk analysis
- Extensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard management
- Ability to lead and coordinate technical staff
- Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills; excellent command of the English language, both written and oral
- M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- Working knowledge of Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) and/or Solid-State Interlocking (SSI)
- Member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
- Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
- Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
- Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
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Responsibilities
Lead technical safety activities for rail signaling products and project solutions, ensuring compliance with company processes, industry standards, and best practices. Conduct hazard and safety analyses, define and assess safety requirements, manage hazards, review safety evidence, and produce Safety Case artifacts while coordinating with project teams.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field and at least 10 years of senior technical experience in train control or a related safety-critical industry are required. Candidates should have strong knowledge of railway signaling, systems and software engineering, functional safety, safety lifecycle methods and standards, hazard management, and technical team leadership; a master's degree and CBTC or SSI experience are preferred.
Skills
- Safety Engineering
- Railway Signaling
- Train Control Systems
- Hazard Identification
- Hazard Analysis
- Safety Analysis
- Hazard Management
- Safety Case Development
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Functional Safety
- Risk Analysis
- Safety Standards
- Technical Leadership
- Technical Writing
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan With Company Match
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Three Weeks Of Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours
- Development And Training Opportunities
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Safety Engineering
- Urban Rail Signaling
- Railway Signaling Systems
- Train Control Systems
- Fixed-Block Signaling
- Moving-Block Signaling
- Relay-Based Interlocking
- Computer-Based Interlocking
- Solid-State Interlocking
- Systems Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Functional Safety
- System Safety Lifecycle
- Safety Requirements
- Safety Design
- CENELEC
- IEC
- IEEE
- MIL Standards
- HAZID
- HAZOP
- PHA
- SHA
- OSHA
- FTA
- FMEA
- FMECA
- FSA
- Hazard Management