Senior System Safety Engineer

4 weken geleden

Vlissingen, Nederland Damen Naval Voltijd

We offer you an Ocean of Possibilities. Join our family.

About us

Get on board with Damen Naval, along with more than 1,200 professionals based in The Netherlands, Romania, and Germany. We are the naval division of the family-owned Damen Shipyards Group which employs 12,000 professionals globally. Damen Naval designs and builds advanced naval vessels for customers all over the world. With a passion for technological innovation and sustainable solutions, we continue to push the boundaries in naval shipbuilding. You can be part of our team Are you ready for duty?

The role
Are you passionate about ensuring the safety and reliability of innovative naval systems? Damen Naval in Vlissingen is seeking a skilled System Safety Engineer to lead our safety initiatives and ensure compliance with the highest industry standards. If you have a strong background in safety engineering and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you

Key accountabilities
As Senior System Safety Engineer at Damen Naval, your responsibilities will include:

  • Conduct hazard analyses such as HAZOP, FTA, and FMEA to proactively identify risks in naval systems.
  • Ensure compliance with international safety standards, including IEC 61508 and MIL-Std-882E.
  • Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies to enhance system safety.
  • Maintain structured and traceable hazard documentation, utilizing an established risk matrix.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate safety requirements seamlessly into system designs.
  • Define and document comprehensive system safety requirements tailored for naval vessels.
  • Function as the primary contact for system safety matters, both internally and with external stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through training, awareness programs, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Lead the system safety engineering team, integrating safety processes into standard operations.
  • Provide mentorship and coaching to team members while contributing to performance appraisals and professional development.
  • Drive continuous improvement within the department by refining safety processes.
  • Ensure strict adherence to HSSEQ / IMED policies and procedures.

Skills & experience
Damen Naval is looking for candidates for the position of Senior System Safety Engineer with the following qualifications:

  • Bachelor or Master degree in a relevant technical field.
  • Extensive experience in system safety engineering, ideally within shipbuilding or naval defence.
  • Strong expertise in system safety analysis methodologies and standards such as IEC 61508, MIL-Std-882E, and the Machine Directive.
  • Proven experience leading high-performing teams, with excellent leadership and team management skills.
  • Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and automation systems engineering.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and Requirements Management Tools.
  • Fluent in Dutch and English; German language skills are a plus.
  • Excellent references, as a security screening is part of the hiring process.
  • Permanent EU citizenship and passport are both required. Candidates with EU (work) visa or with (also) a non-EU nationality and/or passport are not eligible given the requirements imposed by the military nature of our projects.

What we offer
At Damen Naval, we highly value our employees, and we will support your professional and personal development. We also provide our employees with:

  • A competitive salary and 8% holiday pay.
  • 27 holidays and 13 ADV days.
  • Travel allowance of 23 cents per kilometre.
  • PME-pension arrangement with an employer contribution of 60%.
  • Profit sharing based on company results.
  • Flexibility to work from home up to two days a week.
  • Additional benefits including a bicycle plan and company fitness.

Other

Are you interested in this position of Senior System Safety Engineer at Damen Naval, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter, along with an indication of:

  • Your (preferred) monthly gross salary based on fulltime work.
  • Availability (fulltime / part-time / number of hours).
  • Notice period / possible starting date.


For more information about the vacancy of Senior System Safety Engineer or Damen Naval, please visit the Damen Naval website, the Damen Naval Career website or contact the Corporate Recruitment department via +31 118 485 000.


Please note that due to the military nature of our projects, only candidates who have permanent EU nationality can be considered for vacancies at Damen Naval. Unfortunately, we are not allowed to process candidates who (also) have a non-EU passport or nationality.

A pre-employment and security screening and investigation form part of the recruitment process.

Acquisition and introduction of candidates without a formal request is not appreciated and they will not be considered. #LI-DNS1

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