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We require a Principal Technical Safety Engineer to part of our energetic, expanding team, and will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects in a supportive, progressive environment. This permanent position would be based preferably at our Warrington office, but our other office locations will also be considered. The role may involve some occasional travel within the UK and world-wide locations to meet project requirements. This varied and challenging role will help drive forward Risktec's risk management consulting services, with your focus in two key areas: Technical safety project work and consultancy for external clients; and Maintenance and development of internal software packages supporting consultancy services. You will maintain, develop and use internal software relating to our risk modelling capabilities, supporting consultancy projects across the company. This will include routine development of our existing internal tools, as well as ad-hoc support to other consultants where automated software solutions are required. Tasks may include scripting of simulation data analyses, 3D and mathematical modelling, process automation and development of bespoke risk modelling software solutions based on specific client requests. To fulfil this responsibility, applicants should be experienced in both front-end and back-end development languages, frameworks and third-party libraries. You will be the driving force behind the software maintenance/ development programme – leading, managing and implementing it – assisted by Directors, subject matter experts and consultants.
Job Responsibility:
Maintain, develop and use internal software relating to risk modelling capabilities
scripting of simulation data analyses
3D and mathematical modelling
process automation
development of bespoke risk modelling software solutions
lead software maintenance/development programme
contribute to Risktec's software quality processes
liaise with internal and external users to gather feedback
develop existing suite of tools and software solutions
write high-quality, tested and maintainable code
develop and maintain client-side and server-side architecture
demonstrate new features
contribute to strategic technical direction of products
Requirements:
Relevant science or engineering degree
strong analytical thinking, numerical, written and verbal communication skills
minimum of 8 years relevant experience in QRA and other technical safety studies (BRA, EERA, ESSA, FERA, Facility Siting Studies, etc.)
consequence and physical effects modelling
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Fire and Gas Mapping
Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) studies
experience in the use of software packages such as SAFETI, PHAST, FRED, SHEPHERD, FLACS, FDS, Reliability/Availability Workbench
full stack development
Python (and associated data analysis libraries such as Numpy and Pandas)
C#, .NET, and JavaScript/Typescript
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Linux, including bash scripting
Git
Nice to have:
Cloud technologies
Data analysis and mathematical modelling
3D modelling and data visualisation
Development of software solutions in a technical safety and risk management environment
What we offer:
Competitive salary
car allowance (dependent on grade)
profit share
company pension contributions
flexible and hybrid working
private medical insurance
health and wellbeing – digital GP, access to wellbeing app and support
enhanced maternity and paternity leave
sustainable benefits such as salary sacrifice electric vehicles and cycle to work schemes
access to certified CPD courses and a university postgraduate education programme
opportunity to enrol on MSc in Risk and Safety Management
support to individuals working towards Chartership including company mentor scheme and institution fees reimbursed