Principal Engineer (Process and Functional Safety) | MECoE | Brisbane, Adelaide, or Perth
Core
Define and lead global standards for Process and Functional Safety, managing high consequence risks across mining and heavy industry assets.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Process and Functional Safety)
Builds
Global safety management standards, procedures, guidelines, and assurance processes for BHP facilities.
Domain
Mining and heavy industry process safety
Required skills
Process Safety Management models, Functional Safety Standards (IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ISO13849), Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HAZOPs, PHAs, LOPAs, QRA), Asset Management, Technical Leadership, Strategic Change Management, Mentoring
Preferred skills
Experience in mining or other high-risk heavy industries, Global stakeholder engagement, Coaching engineers
Technologies
IEC 61508, IEC 61511, IEC 62061, ISO13849
Responsibilities
Provide functional support to assets to drive improvement in Process and Functional Safety Management; Support the development and maintenance of global safety standards and tools; Lead governance and assurance activities for critical controls; Integrate safety principles into engineering and operational processes; Provide subject-matter expertise and mentoring to the group; Support material risk management for fire and explosion risks; Build partnerships with operational assets to drive safety outcomes.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship