Human Factors Engineer

2 days ago

Devonport, United Kingdom JAM Recruitment Ltd Full time

Job Title: Human Factors Engineer - Performance Optimisation Specialist

Company Overview:

JAM Recruitment Ltd is an international defence company that supports its clients by improving the capability, reliability and availability of their most critical assets.

Salary:

The estimated salary for this role is £65,000 per annum, based on the location and industry standards.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Factors Engineer to join our existing team in Plymouth (hybrid working, onsite fortnightly) on an initial 66 weeks contract. As a Human Factors Engineer - Performance Optimisation Specialist, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Providing professional support to the Principal Engineer (Human Factors) who is the professional authority for the Human Factors discipline covering design, safety assessment and human performance related aspects of the DRD business.
  • Undertaking human factors assessment work in support of ergonomic design development, safety assessment and the verification / validation of the human performance elements of high hazard systems, processes and facilities. Such assessment work to include but not limited to task analysis, error analysis, workload analysis, ergonomic design, and human reliability analysis.
  • The preparation of scopes of work, cost estimates and programmes for human factors assessment work to be undertaken in support of business programmes.
  • Supporting the business on engaging with regulatory bodies on Human Factors related issues (e.g. ONR, DNSR, EA).

Required Skills and Qualifications:

To succeed within the role of a Human Factors Engineer - Performance Optimisation Specialist, you'll have experience in a similar position and have the following skills:

  • A first degree in Psychology plus MSc in Occupational Psychology, Applied Psychology or, Industrial Psychology, or Ergonomics based discipline or an engineering degree with high psychological / ergonomics content (or equivalent).
  • Significant experience working within high hazard process industries (e.g. nuclear, defence or petrochemical)
  • A sound understanding of nuclear safety assessment principles and safety case production
  • Familiarity with both HF qualitative and quantitative HRA techniques (e.g. HEART, THERP, APJ)
  • Experience in the application of human factors knowledge / understanding in support of engineering system / process design
  • The ability to clearly understand engineering concepts and to communicate effectively with engineers and other scientific disciplines on human factors related matters

Benefits:

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to:

  • Improve work-life balance
  • Be appreciated and valued
  • Increase earning potential

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