Job Description

Product Safety Manager - ISE Grade: GG11 Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia An exciting opportunity has arisen to join International systems Engineering (ISE), a BAE Systems majority owned joint venture Company as a Product Safety Manager. The successful individual will be working for a company at the forefront of ISE commitment as part of the economic offset companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Working across the ISE Functions and Project Teams will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of ISE in KSA. OBJECTIVE & OUTLINE ACCOUNTABILITIES The Job Holder is primary responsible as the Safety Manager for supporting the company. The Safety Manager is responsible in the design, implementation and governance of the Safety & Environmental Management System (SEMS) for safe operations. This includes specific responsibility for the management of an up to date Safety & Environmental Management Plan, which provides a suite of relevant procedures and processes that demonstrate the implementation of the wider Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS). As the most senior Safety and Environmental representative, the Job Holder will be required to provide guidance to all areas of the project's operation to ensure that all safety risks associated with operations meet the safety and environmental requirements within the timescales, quality standards and budgets set for the project. The job holder will represent ISE on all safety matters relating to project's operations at; including management of project's interfaces with the Customers, suppliers and sub-contractors. The job holder will ensure that the appropriate level of Safety & Environmental Management processes, standards and assurance activities are applied effectively across the contracted operation. As such, the Job Holder will be the Prime Point of Contact on all Safety & Environmental Management issues at project level effecting operations of the company. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Develop and facilitate a Product Safety and Environment Management System (SEMS). Act as the safety management primary point of contact with all safety stakeholders, internal stakeholders, customer, suppliers and subcontractors. Produce and maintain the Safety and Environmental Management Plan. Manage the requirements of the Safety and Environmental Management Systems are effectively managed and implemented with the complete operation. Ensure the Hazard Log Management system is effectively maintained and managed. Ensure that mitigations have been implemented / facilitated by his direct reports. Manage all safety risks and quality issues identified within project's are continually assessed, consistently managed, and appropriately escalated to assure the overall safe operations. Ensure all accidents, incidents and significant near misses are investigated, measures to prevent reoccurrences are identified and implemented, and the learning outcome communicated appropriately. Manage a Safety Programme Plan (SPP) (schedule) capturing all safety management activities, with progress reported on a monthly basis. Effectively manage all external audits / assessments are planned and any corrective actions are resolved in a timely manner. Manage the effective implementation of the ISE Safety & Environmental policies, mandates, processes and procedures. Manage the production of a set of maturity matrix reflecting the maturity of SEMS and Safety Culture. Ensure that the Safety Management System is deployed as defined by customer, contractual and legislative requirements Manage the production and maintenance of a company Hazard Log, including conducting formal hazard risk assessments and continually review the Hazard Log, including any mapping into the Risk and Opportunity Log. Manage and support the safe introduction and integration of new capabilities. Secretariat over the Project Safety & Environmental Committee (PSEC). Chair Hazard Management Meetings (HMMs). Manage and support the relevant Safety Action Groups (SAG), as required. Provide support to the Operations Director in his involvement in the Customer's Safety Reviews. Manage the compilation of LCM/ELC Safety documentation, as required. Manage the required Safety Management processes and procedures in line with Safety and Environment Management processes and procedures. Manage the production of the Safety Argument, and Safety Justification. Manage the production of the Environmental Impact Assessment. Support the Enterprise Project Safety & Environmental Committee, as required. Ensure safety management documentations are appropriately configured and controlled. Identify, form and maintain strong working networks with the key stakeholders, internally and externally. Encourage all personnel within through appropriate personal behaviours to foster a "just culture" and take steps to proactively communicate safety concerns and issues. Able to provide guidance and advice on all aspects of Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Identify and ensure the safety training requirements are identified, captured, and appropriately managed. Day to day direction of direct reports to ensure that the appropriate safety, environmental and quality standards are adhered to within. Ensure that appropriate safety objectives are flowed down and met by direct reports. Ensure the consistent delivery and completion of mandated BAE Systems Saudi Arabia Safety awareness training across. Support regular reviews of SHE across the project. Comply with all other responsibilities listed for 'All Employees'. Complete BAES SA mandated training courses e.g. "Health & Safety for Senior Managers" etc..... Complete any specialist training, as defined by line manager or within your PDR The delivery of the role will typically be through the management of a small team of Professionals or is delivered as an individual contributor with subject matter expertise in a key Engineering discipline.

To be fully accountable for leading ISE's Commercial functions to meet customers' contract requirements and work closely with the ISE's procurement team to minimize ISE's overall purchasing costs without compromising quality or reliability of supply and within ISE commercial and procurement policy. The Head of Function is responsible for ensuring a high-performance working environment through instilling a culture of compliance and continuous improvement within their function. They are fully accountable for all the resources contained within that function. The Head of Function is also accountable to contribute to the business strategy and implement plans for their respective function in line with the requirements defined in the BMM and Annex and other corporate requirements. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & BUSINESS EXPERTISE Prime Contracting Experience Knowledge of BAES business in KSA and KSA culture Extensive Product Safety & Environmental Engineering company/industry knowledge (10 years in a management position), managing significant and diverse Safety & Environmental Engineering activities, across several phases of the engineering lifecycle. Customer and Supplier relations experience Understanding of RSAF organisational structure and regulatory frameworks wrt safety, environment and airworthiness. Significant knowledge and experience in the application of external regulations or standards (e.g. Part 145 part M, Def-Stan 00-56, Def-Stan 00-970, PUWER (1998), HSE (1974) and RIDDOR (1995) etc...) applicable to the operation and continuing airworthiness of an Officer & Aircrew Training service. Manage safety programme plan for a multi-faceted project. Understands the hazards and level safety risk likely to be present in a supplier's product / service and is able to formally assess and challenge the supplier's mythology for demonstration and compliance with safety requirements. An awareness and experience of the independent safety assessment process and its application. An awareness of availability, reliability and maintainability requirements used within a continuing airworthiness organisation.

RECRUITMENT SPECIFICATION

Educated to Honours degree level. Preferably with Chartered Engineer status or educated to an MSc level within a safety related discipline but not essential. Experience of the development and implementation of Safety and Environmental Management Systems. Practical experience in one or more of the following systems: aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, an aircrew training service provision.

Experience of Hazard Management and Risk Assessment. Experience of aerospace product and support design and development activities through qualification, acceptance and service delivery.

Experience of the development and application of engineering process, organisational design, functional governance. Knowledge of Design organisation safety, Maintenance organisation safety, airworthiness engineering process and procedures and flying safety Practical experience and knowledge of the LCM and ELC process, handbooks and guides. Practical experience and knowledge of the BAE Systems safety and environmental policies and mandates. Understands how to tailor the safety management system processes to meet project requirements. Experience in conducting investigations surrounding safety incidents. Strong technical and interpersonal skills with an ability to apply innovative thinking to problem solving. Able to plan and carryout safety assessments. Experience and knowledge in the production of safety justifications and the management of the production of safety evidence. Experience in Human Factors and its applicability to Safety Engineering process and provide a small amount of guidance where necessary. Meeting the Product Safety Competency Framework Requirement for Product Safety Practitioner level.

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.