We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

As a RAMS Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of several subsystems and components within the rail sector.

Key responsibilities :

• Perform advanced reliability analyses for complex railway systems, subsystems, and components, identifying the areas for improvement, propose design modifications, and recommend maintenance strategies to improve system reliability.
• Assess the availability of critical rail systems, including track infrastructure, signaling systems, rolling stock or power supply. Develop and implement strategies to maximize system uptime, minimize downtime, and optimize maintenance schedules.
• Assess the maintainability of rail systems to minimize repair times, optimize maintenance procedures, and reduce lifecycle costs. Integrate preventative maintenance, condition monitoring, and predictive maintenance techniques to improve system reliability and minimize maintenance downtime.
• Safety assurance: Apply comprehensive safety management principles and methodologies in accordance with industry standards (IEC or CENELEC standards) and regulations (RE402/2013, RD 929/2020).
• Conduct comprehensive security analyses, such as HAZID, HAZOP, FTA, and FMEA, to identify potential security risks and propose effective risk mitigation measures.
• System Integration Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, project managers, and stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration of RAMS requirements throughout the entire lifecycle of rail projects.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance and mentorship to RAMS junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare high-quality technical reports, documentation, and RAMS-related deliverables for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of RAMS activities, including test plans, test results, and verification/validation activities, ensuring compliance with project-specific documentation requirements.
• Assist and support other company activities in the region.
• Create and follow up with potential customers, support the railway team in business activities, prepare tender documentation and attend business meetings.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.We offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Private medical scheme
• Pension plan
• Commuting allowance
• Hybrid working model
• Kindergarten allowance

To be successful in this role, you'd need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience working in RAMS engineering on railway projects or similar complex systems.
• Experience working with RAMS principles, methodologies and standards, such as RE402/2013, RD 929/2020 and EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, IEC 61508 or related standards.
• Mastery of safety analysis techniques, such as HAZID, HAZOP, FTA, FMEA, and their application in railway systems.
• Experience with RAMS software tools, reliability modeling software, and statistical analysis tools was desirable.
• Experience in safety assessment and product certification activities.

Soft skills :

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to evaluate complex systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, provide guidance, and convey technical concepts to various stakeholders.
• Good knowledge of rail systems, infrastructure, and equipment.
• Compliance with safety regulations, meticulous attention to detail and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results.