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Safety Case Engineer (Electrical Systems)

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Safety Case Engineer (Electrical Systems)

Leicester, United Kingdom

Job Description Summary

GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

The role of Safety Case Engineer, GE Power Conversion UK, is an exceptional opportunity for your capabilities, enthusiasm, and experience to make a real impact at one of the leading energy technology companies working on major, global projects.

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This role is based at our Marine Power Test Facility (MPTF) in Whetstone (Leicester). This state-of-the-art facility plays a crucial role in de-risking present and future platforms, energy and propulsion technologies, micro grids and associated systems and solutions for both surface ships and submarines in the UK defence industry.

As the facility Safety Case engineer you will play a critical role in being responsible for developing and maintaining the safety case for full scale surface ship and submarine power and propulsion integrated systems in a shore based test environment.

As part of the systems and project teams you will be working to provide a robust safety case and analysis of complex power , propulsion , automation and test systems through its lifecycle evolution, including requirements, design , build, installation, test , trials and decommissioning. The role involves both working within existing GE Vernova Safety and Environmental management systems and also recognised Defence safety standards, tools and processes.

  • Convene and lead the project safety and environmental committees with a cross functional team, including customer , and key stakeholders to facilitate the Hazard identification, ALARP assessment and risk tolerability, risk reduction and evidencing and deliver the project environmental and safety management case.
  • Working alongside the multifunctional engineering teams, EHS and the customer you will develop the safety requirements, verification and validation evidence and arguments needed to support and validate the safety case claims,
  • Support Hazard identification and undertake Hazop Reviews, FMEA and fault tree analysis with respect to physical and functional safety aspects, owning and creating the hazard log and any associated documentation.
  • Participate in design and progress reviews and present progress and outcomes of the safety case to key stakeholders , customers and senior duty holders at critical phases and tollgates with respect to safety.
  • Working with EHS, develop an Environmental impacts assessment and risk assessment for the project with respect to the facilities compliance with company and regulatory requirements, carbon reduction and sustainability goals.
  • Provide subject matter safety expertise in support of development and approval of risk assessments, method statements and test procedures.
  • Provide subject matter safety expertise in support of incident analysis , root cause and lessons learnt process.
  • Comply with relevant company Environmental Health and Safety processes and continued improvement of local site processes and procedures.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers (including site visits).
  • Undertake safety reviews, audits and inspections at key events eg) prior to test or commissioning.
  • Assists in other areas of the business as required

Qualifications/Requirements

  • HND/Degree or higher in related Engineering discipline (Electrical Power, Electronics, Mechanical or Control systems)
  • Electrical / power or power electronics systems bias with experience in Marine, defence, Rail, power , nuclear or oil and gas.

    Have at proven track record of safety engineering experience in safety case production , physical and functional Hazard assessments in a systems environment.
  • Experience of working within the framework of DEF STAN 00-56 Part 1
  • Experience of Cassandra or equivalent tools for Hazard logs and safety case management.
  • Have a high focus on accuracy and quality of work with great attention to detail and excellent awareness of safety in the development of designs and complex systems.
  • Excellent technical and problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
  • Ability to communicate (both written and orally) effectively and clearly with a variety of professionals in a collaborative manner.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Must be self-motivated and a great team worker
  • The applicant must be a sole national British citizen and have a valid UK passport, ability to attain SC clearance and a valid full UK driving licence.

You can expect from us

  • Challenging and exciting projects
  • A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
  • Attractive compensation.
  • Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
  • 26 days vacation + bank holidays

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Leicester, UK
Job ID: GE_power-158762871
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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