Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

The Technical Safety Specialist provides technical safety leadership to the safety team, enforcing the safety strategy, developing and improving safety methodologies, and executing Safety Engineering activities in accordance with company processes, industry standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with company 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 safety evidences and produce 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.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Skills

• HAZID
• HAZOP
• PHA
• SHA
• OSHA
• FTA
• FFMEA
• FMECA
• FSA
• Systems Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Functional Safety
• System Safety Lifecycle
• Safety Design Concepts
• Safety and Risk Analysis
• Technical Writing
• Communication
• Analytical Skills
• English Language Proficiency

Location

• Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

• Full time
• No remote

Experience Level

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role

Education Level

• B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $132,025 - $169,532

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
• Company paid holidays
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Holiday closure
• Personal emergency leave days
• Sick days
• Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
• Annual Incentive plan
• Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

About the Company

• 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.
• Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.
• That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges.
• Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.
• They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues.
• Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.
• From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers.
• And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.
• Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.
• To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.