Rail Engineering and Validation Specialist

2 days ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia John Holland Full time
About John Holland

At John Holland, our purpose is centered around transformation. We strive to make a positive impact on people's lives through everything we do.

We understand that infrastructure is not just about building structures; it's about creating a better future for the people who use them.

We pride ourselves on being a company that genuinely cares about its customers, employees, and the communities we serve.

Our difference lies in our unique blend of experience, capability, and dedication to creating a lasting legacy.

Key Principles

We're committed to being an employer of choice, with a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.

We believe in supporting our people every step of the way, providing rich career experiences and ongoing development opportunities.

This approach has earned us a reputation as a leader in the industry, with a strong track record of delivering iconic projects that shape cities and communities.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

In addition to a comprehensive salary package, you'll also enjoy great leave benefits, including 18 weeks paid parental leave and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave.

We're committed to helping you balance work and life, with flexible working arrangements that suit your needs.

Career Progression

With a pipeline of exciting projects on the horizon, you'll have ample opportunities to grow your career and develop new skills.

You'll be part of a dynamic team that's passionate about making a difference, with access to emerging talent programs, technical training, and leadership development opportunities.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Rail Engineering and Validation Specialist to join our team.

As a key member of our Rail Engineering and Integration team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of our rail and transport projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include managing the validation process, analyzing project requirements, and proposing validation methods and stages in the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage V&V activities across the entire project lifecycle.
  • Review and provide input for management plans and technical processes related to V&V.
  • Guide V&V activities in various design disciplines / subsystems, and support teams to ensure correct delivery of V&V artefacts.
  • Participate in system level verification and validation activities supporting the system integration, testing and commissioning team on various tasks.
  • Assist with establishment of the standards to conduct technical review, inspection, testing, audits and handling of deviations and waivers.
  • Assist with identification and management of risks and opportunities in planning and performance of V&V activities.
  • Assist with ensuring traceability of V&V activities and their results to relevant requirements including related standards.
  • Assist with updating the Requirement Traceability Matrix (RTM) and Verification Cross Reference Matrix (VCRM) as input to Stage Gate Reviews.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

  • A degree in Engineering, Science, Building Construction or equivalent degree.
  • Previous experience in a similar role in rail projects.
  • Prior experience in verification and validation methodologies, tools, techniques, FRACAS/ Defect Management Systems and V&V tracking in requirement management systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with different stakeholders.
Why Join Us?

We're committed to fostering a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equity.

We believe that every employee deserves an environment where they feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Join Our Team

At John Holland, we're passionate about transforming lives through our work.

We're dedicated to creating a better future for our customers, employees, and the communities we serve.

Together, let's build a brighter tomorrow, one project at a time.


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