Senior Safety Engineer â Defence Sector
Senior Safety Engineer â Defence Sector
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Senior Safety Engineer Defence SectorYour KBR future delivering solutions and changing the world
About KBR:
We are a company of innovators thinkers creators explorers volunteers and dreamers who all share one goal to improve the world.
KBR delivers science technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 34000 people performing diverse complex and missioncritical roles in 33 countries.
For 65 years KBR and its heritage companies are proud to have delivered some of Australias largest and most complex projects.
With around 2000 employees in 6 primary offices throughout Australia we are committed to social and environmental sustainability and delivering projectswitha digital mindset drivinginnovation within our business and for our customers.
We help ensure mission success on land in the air at sea in space and cyberspace for our Defence customers. From individual technologies and services to comprehensive project delivery and mission execution no other company can match the breadth and depth of KBR.
KBR comprises a talented team who provide a broad spectrum of capabilities across Australia and the Asia Pacific. Our proven project teams readily address complex and multidisciplinary activities providing lowrisk and costeffective solutions to the Defence force.
The Opportunity:
KBR is inviting expressions of interest from experienced and driven Senior Safety Engineers to support a growing portfolio of Defence programs in Brisbane or Canberra.
This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the development and delivery of safety engineering services across complex systems ensuring they meet stringent Defence legislative and regulatory requirements. The position is ideal for professionals passionate about system safety risk management and enabling safe capability outcomes for Defence personnel.
The key responsibilities of the role will include but is not limited to:
Lead and coordinate system safety activities across the capability lifecycle in accordance with Defence and Commonwealth frameworks (e.g. SECM DEF(AUST) standards and SEA 5000 guidance).
Conduct and review hazard identification risk assessments and safety analyses including FMEA FTA SWIFT and HAZOP.
Develop review and maintain safety documentation including System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) Hazard Logs Safety Case Reports and Safety Assessment Reports.
Work closely with engineering teams integrated project teams (IPTs) and stakeholders to ensure safety is effectively integrated into design and sustainment activities.
Provide subject matter expertise in safety and risk engineering supporting design reviews assurance activities and platform integration assessments.
Support internal governance and audit processes ensuring alignment with applicable Defence legislation policies and operational safety expectations.
As the ideal candidate you will bring:
Tertiary qualifications in Engineering preferably with a focus on Safety Systems or a related discipline.
5 years experience in a safety engineering role within Defence Aerospace Maritime or a similarly regulated technical environment.
Strong working knowledge of relevant safety standards (e.g. MILSTD882E ISO 31000 IEC 61508 DEF(AUST) 5679).
Demonstrated experience preparing and maintaining safety artefacts and supporting safety case development.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with an ability to present safety issues clearly and confidently.
Proficiency in the use of safety tools and data analysis systems.
Australian Citizenship is required due to security clearance requirements.
NV1 clearance (or eligibility to obtain) highly regarded.
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Benefits of KBR
A workplace culture certified as a Great Place To Work (Aus India UK & US)
Flexible working conditions
Competitive salary (including annual reviews)
Paid Parental leave
Paid Reservist leave
Income protection
Corporate rewards
Salary packaging/Novated leasing
Discounted employee stock purchase plans
Flu shots skin checks and private health insurance discounts
Career development: Online learning mentorship and career pathways
If youre ready to shape tomorrow lets get started. Apply Now!
KBR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land sea community and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
As a Major Service Provider of the Australian Defence Force an AGSVA security clearance will be required and compliance to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As such our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
