Safety Assurance and Certification Manager

Overview

Manage rail transit safety assurance, certification, and compliance with FTA and CENELEC standards.

Key Responsibilities

• safety cases
• risk assessment
• safety management
• regulatory compliance
• audit coordination
• certification planning

Tasks

-Facilitate safety reviews and certification meetings with internal and external stakeholders. -Ensure adherence to FTA, CENELEC, and other applicable safety regulations and standards. -Ensure integration of safety requirements into system design and operational processes. -Develop and review safety cases and safety assurance documentation in compliance with CENELEC standards (EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129). -Monitor regulatory changes and update safety assurance processes accordingly. -Prepare final safety certification packages for project completion and service activation. -Implement and maintain the Safety Assurance Management System (SAMS) for rail projects. -Collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to embed safety assurance into project delivery. -Coordinate safety certification audits and inspections during design, construction, and commissioning phases. -Communicate safety requirements and certification progress to senior management and regulatory authorities. -Conduct risk assessments, hazard identification workshops, and maintain hazard logs. -Liaise with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) and certification bodies to support verification and validation activities. -Review and verify compliance documentation, including design criteria conformance checklists, hazard analyses (PHA, OHA), and construction specification conformance checklists. -Manage certifiable elements and items lists (CEL/CIL) and track closure of safety-related requirements. -Provide technical guidance on RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) principles and SIL (Safety Integrity Level) requirements. -Lead the development and execution of the Safety and Security Certification Plan (SSCP) in alignment with FTA guidelines.

Requirements

• fmea
• safety tools
• cssgb
• engineering degree
• rams
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-Experience with hazard analysis techniques (FMEA, FTA, HAZOP) and safety case development. -5+ years of experience in safety assurance or certification within rail or transit projects. -Proficiency in safety assurance tools and hazard log management systems. -Professional certifications in safety or systems assurance (e.g., CSSGB, CSM-RA, ISA experience) is preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or related field. -Familiarity with RAMS and SIL allocation methodologies. -Knowledge of rail signaling systems, rolling stock, and system integration. -Strong knowledge of FTA Safety Certification processes and CENELEC standards (EN 50126/50128/50129). -Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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