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Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid)
Le departement Assurance de la securite et validation independante, sous la direction du directeur de l'Assurance de la securite et validation independante, est charge de fournir une assurance independante a l'Autorite de securite que les solutions de signalisation et de controle des trains d'Hitachi sont sures pour le deploiement. Pour y parvenir, le departement doit contribuer a la culture et aux pratiques de l'entreprise afin que l'ensemble du personnel comprenne clairement ses objectifs et ses responsabilites en matiere de securite et utilise des processus conformes aux normes industrielles et aux meilleures pratiques pour le developpement de systemes critiques en matiere de securite.
Le titulaire du poste devra s'acquitter des taches suivantesVeiller a ce que la strategie globale de securite technique soit communiquee a l'ensemble de l'organisation ; Verifier que l'ensemble des activites de securite sont menees conformement a un plan de securite defini ; S'assurer que toutes les activites du projet sont menees conformement aux dernieres normes CENELEC Railway RAMS ; S'assurer que des evaluations independantes de la securite sont effectuees si necessaire ; Verifier les dossiers de securite du projet ou du produit ; Realiser ou coordonner des audits et des evaluations de securite independants pour chaque solution fournie ; et Contribuer a l'enquete et a la gestion des incidents lies a la securite et des enseignements tires.

Principales responsabilites
Les specialistes techniques de l'assurance de la securite sont charges, selon les demandes, d'agir en qualite de gestionnaire de l'assurance de la securite (SAM) pour un portefeuille de projets donne.
En tant que SAM, le specialiste de l'assurance de la securite est charge des taches suivantes :Soutenir la mise en oeuvre de processus conformes aux meilleures pratiques de l'industrie, aux normes internationales et aux attentes de nos clients, y compris l'elaboration de programmes de sensibilisation et de formation ; Veiller a l'application coherente et correcte de ces processus dans les projets commerciaux et le developpement de produits ; Realiser des audits de securite et des evaluations independantes de la securite pour les projets commerciaux et le developpement de produits ; Identifier les problemes lies a la securite technique et aux processus appliques, et assurer la remontee et la resolution des problemes en temps utile ; Fournir un encadrement et des conseils pour aider a la prise de decision en matiere de securite ; Apporter un soutien direct au processus d'appels d'offres et de propositions afin que des decisions eclairees puissent etre prises concernant les questions de securite technique et contractuelle le plus tot possible dans le cycle de vie d'un projet commercial ; Se tenir au courant des pratiques et des processus applicables au secteur ferroviaire et a d'autres secteurs ou la securite est essentielle (par exemple, l'aerospatiale, l'armee, le nucleaire, les technologies medicales modernes, etc.

Exigences clesAu moins 10 ans d'experience dans le domaine des systemes de securite critiques. Formation et experience technique en electronique, informatique ou electrotechnique (au minimum B.Eng. ou equivalent). Experience de la realisation des audits et des evaluations de securite pour les systemes essentiels a la securite. Experience de la realisation d'enquetes sur des incidents lies a des logiciels ou du materiel critiques pour la securite. Bonnes competences en matiere de presentation. Une excellente maitrise de l'anglais, tant a l'ecrit qu'a l'oral, est essentielle pour ce poste. Capacite a etablir des priorites et a travailler dans un environnement ou les activites se deroulent a un rythme soutenu. Connaissance pratique des principes de signalisation ferroviaire et des systemes de controle des trains - controle des trains base sur la communication (CBTC), verrouillage a semi-conducteurs (SSI), verrouillage informatise (CBI). Connaissance pratique des principes et processus de conception de la securite. Experience dans un role technique au sein de systemes critiques en temps reel et en matiere de securite dans les applications ferroviaires (signalisation, controle des trains, materiel roulant), aerospatiales, maritimes, nucleaires ou automobiles. Experience des methodes et techniques de securite : FTA, FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP/HAZID. Experience de l'elaboration de dossiers et de rapports de securite et de l'interface avec les evaluateurs independants de la securite (ISA) et/ou les autorites de securite. Experience des normes de securite EN 50126/128/129/159, IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882/1629, MoD 00-55/56/58, ARP 4761, IEEE 1474 et AREMA. Maitrise de l'anglais ecrit et parle.

Qualifications souhaitees
Membre du Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) ou de l'Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) serait un atout.
The Safety Assurance & Independent Validation department, under the leadership of the Director, Safety Assurance & Independent Validation, is responsible for providing independent assurance to the Safety Authority that Hitachi Signaling and Train Control solutions are safe for deployment. To achieve this, the department must contribute to company culture and practices to ensure all staff clearly understand their safety objectives and responsibilities and employ processes that are compliant with industry standards and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems.
This position will involve the fulfilment of roles that:assure the overall Technical Safety strategy is communicated throughout the organization; verify that comprehensive Safety activities are carried out according to a defined Safety Plan; assure that all project activities are conducted as per the latest CENELEC Railway RAMS standards; ensure independent safety assessments are carried out as required; verify project or product Safety Cases; perform or coordinate independent Safety audits and assessments for each delivered solution; and contribute to the investigation and management of safety-related incidents and lessons learned.

Key Accountabilities:
Safety Assurance Technical Specialists are required, as assigned, to act in the capacity of Safety Assurance Manager (SAM) for a given project portfolio.
In the role of a SAM, the Safety Assurance Specialist would be responsible for the following:Supporting the implementation of processes that align with industry best practices, international standards, and the expectations of our customers, including development of awareness and training programs; Enforcing the consistent and correct application of these processes in commercial Projects and Product development; Performing safety audits and independent safety assessments for commercial Projects and Product development; Identifying issues related to technical safety and applied processes, and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of the issues; Providing leadership and guidance to assist in safety-related decision-making; Providing direct support to the Bids and Proposals process such that informed decisions can be made regarding technical and contractual safety issues at the earliest opportunity in a commercial Project's lifecycle; Staying current with practices and processes applicable to railway and other safety-critical industries (e.g. aerospace, military, nuclear, modern medical technology

Key Requirements:Minimum 10 years' experience working with safety critical systems. Education and technical background in electronics, computer science or electrical engineering (minimum B.Eng or equivalent). Experience performing safety audits and assessments for safety critical systems. Experience performing incident investigations related to safety critical software or hardware. o Good presentation skills. Excellent command of English, both written and oral, is essential for the role. Ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment. Working knowledge of rail signalling principles and train control systems - Communication Based Train Control (CBTC), Solid-State Interlocking (SSI), Computer-Based Interlocking (CBI). Working knowledge of safety design principles and processes. o Experience in a technical role in real-time and safety critical systems in railway (signalling, train control, rolling stock), aerospace, marine, nuclear, or automotive applications. Experience in safety methods and techniques: FTA, FMEA/FMECA, HAZOP/HAZID. Experience with building Safety Cases / Safety Reports and interfacing with Independent Safety Assessors (ISA) and/or Safety Authorities. Experience with safety related standards EN 50126/128/129/159, IEC 61508, MIL-STD-882/1629, MoD 00-55/56/58, ARP 4761, IEEE 1474 and AREMA. Fluent in written and spoken English.

Preferred Qualifications:Member of Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE) would be an asset.

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