Railway Consultant - Early Career Opportunity

Location:
Madrid, Spain
Business:
Supply Chain & Product Assurance
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
4439
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Overview

About us

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.

About the role

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

Some of your responsabilities will be:

  • 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, signalling 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 qualified applicant 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

What we offer
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Private medical scheme.
  • Pension plan.
  • Commuting allowance.
  • Hybrid working model.
  • Kindergarten allowance.

About you

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

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year of practical experience working in RAMS engineering on railway projects or similar complex systems.
  • Knowledge 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.
  • Knowledge of RAMS software tools, reliability modeling software, and statistical analysis tools was desirable.
  • Experience in safety assessment and product certification activities.

Some desirable soft skills to keep in mind:

  • 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.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.