Safety Assurance Engineer

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Safety Assurance Engineer to join our Transport for Tomorrow team on our Rail Infrastructure Upgrades project. 

Transport for Tomorrow is a partnership between Laing O’Rourke, KBR and Transport for NSW.

Transport for Tomorrow is delivering infrastructure upgrades and modifications of existing rail infrastructure at train stations and stabling yards across NSW, to accommodate the new Regional Rail fleet and facilitate the operation of the modified Mariyung Fleet in line with agreed operating model changes.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve complex issues pertaining to safety and risk across multiple projects.
• Undertake Safety Assurance (SA) analysis for the design, including Hazard Identification (HAZID), safety controls, actions and produce/review the related safety documentation
• Review key project processes, documentation and assurance evidence to ensure quality and content is aligned with verification and validation strategy across project lifecycle thereby meeting client expectations
• Conduct/support SA audits on subcontractors and partners
• Support internal and external audits involving SA matters.

About you

• Degree qualified in Engineering or Science
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of risk-based safety assurance 
• Knowledge of legislation, standards and guidance, processes and practices related to safety management for rail infrastructure projects. 

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.