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Human factors engineer

Sydney
Plan Safe
Posted: 26 February
Offer description

**Sydney or Brisbane Considered**

Plan Safe is a boutique safety and human factors consultancy delivering end-to-end safety systems design, management and implementation for some of the most complex and fascinating projects in Australian rail and aerospace, including Inland Rail, Sydney Metro, TfNSW Digital Systems Program, Queensland Train Manufacturing Program, OneSKY and Western Sydney Airport.

Given this, we're growing. Plan Safe is looking for a motivated Human Factors Engineer who wants to be part of a high performance and sought after Human Factors team, who are contributing to the future of infrastructure and transport in Australia.

The role:

As part of the day to day tasks of the role, you will:


• Create and review Human Factors Integration Plans for client projects that address the full system lifecycle


• Develop and review Human Factors Assurance Reports


• Input to justification of achievement of Safety So Far As is Reasonably Practicable (SFAIRP)


• Develop, manage and review Human Factors Issues Registers associated with various projects


• Participate in hazard identification and assessments such as PHA, SHA, FMECA, HAZOP etc


• Engage in the derivation of Humam Factors related requirements and in Verifying and Validating them through relevant project lifecycle stages

About you:

The following qualifications and experience are necessary for this position:


• Relevant degree in psychology, human factors, or engineering


• At least 2 years' experience working in Human Factors


• Experience working in a Human Factors role within rail, aviation or defence industries


• Experience with Rollingstock, Air Traffic Management Systems, Drones or control systems


• Authoring and editing Human Factors Assurance Plans


• Demonstrated experience in the application of HF standards such as AS7470, FAA HF-STD-001, MIL-STD-1472 etc


• Thorough understanding of Australian safety related legislation such as WHS, Rail Safety and CASR


• High level communication and negotiation skills, including advanced report writing skills

Sound good?

If that's you, send us your CV outlining your:


• Previous experience in rail, aerospace, defence, or aviation


• Areas of specialisation and expertise


• Your current location and travel availability (Candidates in Sydney or Brisbane will be considered)

We have a team of senior HF and Specialist Engineering professionals around Australia who bring something unique to our clients while living our values. If you're looking for a change, to work with a great group of professionals and want to make a difference to the transport industry, get in touch.

Benefits of working at Plan Safe:


• Be part of a passionate and caring team.


• Be mentored by industry leaders.


• Genuine career advancement opportunities.


• Ongoing professional development.


• Professional memberships and subscriptions.


• Flexible working options (remote and hybrid working arrangements).

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