Safety Manager - SaudiArabia

Location: Saudi Arabia
Company Name: BAE Systems

Safety Manager

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Safety Manager (Typhoon Support Centre)

Grade: 4

Location: Taif, Saudi Arabia

BAE Systems is the UK Government’s nominated Prime Contractor under the Government-to-Government arrangements that are in place to provide equipment, support and training to Saudi Arabia. We provide maintenance of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft and train RSAF personnel safely in a training environment in how to use their aircraft, equipment and weapons.

BAE Systems Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the Saudi Arabian National Agenda including Saudisation and the training and development of Saudi National capability through the growth of the Saudi National Partner Companies thereby reinforcing Industrialisation and Partnerships

JOB PURPOSE

The main objective of the job is to ensure that safety and Quality of the Typhoon fleet is assured to the standards required by the Regulatory Framework for Logistics (RFL) 4-7166-2-E-5-2, 4-7001-2 and 4-7002-2 as well as the RSAFI 4-7166-1-3-1 and 4-7166-1-3-2.

This includes specific responsibility for the management, implementation, maintenance and further development of the RSAF Typhoon Fleet Safety Management System and Quality Management System. Wherever possible this will accord with RSAF policies and procedures eg RSAF Manual 78 series manual. Where these are not suitable, the job holder will be required to propose change to the RSAF Chain of Command and manage any agreed change across the stakeholder community.

The job holder will represent the RSAF Directorate of Aircraft Maintenance (DoAM) Typhoon Weapon System Support Manager (TyWSSM) on all safety and Quality matters. The job holder will report to the Typhoon Support Centre (TSC) Commander through the TSC Senior Advisor on a daily basis but will have independent access to the TyWSSM in order to escalate issues or concerns where the job holder considers this appropriate.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Accountable for implementing a Safety Management System in accordance with RSAF Safety Policies and procedures taking account of Industry best practice as well as providing safety and Quality support to all DoAM and Typhoon stakeholders.

Job accountabilities also include acting as the TSC Safety and Quality Management primary point of contact with all stakeholders including the Prime Contractor staff and able to develop staff safety and quality policies appropriate to the Typhoon Fleet.

Development, delivery, integration and maintenance of the Typhoon Fleet Safety and Environmental Management Plan is also a job accountability.

Review occurrence/incident reports raised by maintenance and operations in order to identify adverse trends and recommend appropriate mitigation measures as well as develop, deliver integration and maintenance of the Typhoon Fleet Quality Plan.

Manage all safety risks and quality issues identified within the Typhoon operations ensuring they are continually assessed, consistently managed, to assure the overall safe operations at all RSAF operating bases.

Ensure all accidents, incidents and significant near misses are investigated and measures to prevent reoccurrences are identified and implemented, and the learning outcome communicated appropriately.

Manage the effective implementation of the RSAF policies, mandates, processes and procedures as they affect safety and Quality as well as manage and promote safety awareness and a proactive/positive approach to a Safety Culture across the Typhoon fleet.

Establish, manage and maintain the Typhoon Fleet Hazard Log and participate in accident/incident investigations as directed by the RSAF.

Job accountabilities also include supporting Typhoon Specialists within the TSC in the review and evaluation of system safety and Quality related failures.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Recruitment specifications include experience in Leadership, People Management and Engineering.

Practical experience in one or more of the following: Aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness, hazard management and risk assessment, development and application of engineering process, organisational design and functional governance, practical experience and knowledge of the RSAF 78 Suite of Safety Manuals and RSAFI 4-7166-1-3-1 and 4-7166-1-3-2 Quality Management, Practical experience and knowledge of the generic safety Risk and Hazard analysis, tailoring safety management system processes to meet specific regulatory requirements and/or conducting investigations into safety incident.

Recruitment specifications also include practical experience in implementing and operating RSAF Quality Systems or national equivalents eg ISO9000 as well as strong interpersonal skills, a good influencer and a good team leader and team member.

The job holder must be capable of producing accurate results in demanding timescales and be motivated, proactive and have good written and oral communication skills.

The job holder will be required to help lead and motivate a team of professionals including more junior members of the safety, Quality and support community, in order to achieve the required levels of high performance necessary to deliver the solution / requirements. There will be work required across the Salam Project including external and internal stakeholders and to interact with personnel from Brigadier General level down to individual staff members. As such the Job Holder will require to exhibit good behavioral competencies and strong influencing skills.

The job holder must have extensive aerospace and defence company/industry knowledge and practical experience in working within a collaborative project with multiple stakeholders across different sites.

Must have the ability to work within a military environment working closely with RSAF personnel at all levels and must be prepared to share knowledge and mentor staff within RSAF and Industry alike.

The job holder must be educated to degree level; preferably with Chartered Engineer status or educated to an MSc level within a safety related discipline.

Experience of the development and implementation of generic Safety and Environmental Management Systems as well as experience in the production of safety justification and managing the production of safety evidence and also have experience in Human Factors and its applicability to Safety Engineering processes.

EXPATRIATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary, rent free accommodation and access to free recreation facilities, all available within Company secured accommodation. In addition, a generous leave and travel allowance makes this an opportunity not to be missed. On successfully securing a role your appointment to Saudi Arabia will initially be on single status. On commencement of employment in Saudi Arabia you will have the opportunity to apply to have your family join you in the future. A full health care scheme is provided within Saudi Arabia.

SAUDI NATIONAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In return for the required high levels of commitment and hard work you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous leave and travel allowance, a full health care scheme and access to subsidised recreational facilities

BAE Systems

At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of some 82,500 people in over 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security and people and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

All appointments in Saudi Arabia are subject to receipt of all necessary Government and/or Customer approvals.

Job Engineering

Primary LocationSA-02-Mecca-Taif

Closing Date 11/Oct/19, 5:59:00 PM