Risk Analyst

• Salary: €80,000 - €90,000
• Location: IrelandLeinsterDublin
• Sector: Construction & Civils

• Contact: Jack Whelan
• Mobile: +353 (0)85 256 7355
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• Collaborate with teams to proactively identify and evaluate risks associated with railway engineering maintenance, projects, occupational health and safety.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard project success.
• Provide expertise in quantitative and qualitative risk analysis methodologies.
• Maintain compliance with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of risk awareness and effective risk management within the department.
• Identify potential risks and uncertainties that could impact engineering maintenance/projects, such as safety, technical, financial, or regulatory risks.
• Evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of identified risks using quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
• Gather and analyse data related to risks, including historical data, industry benchmarks, and market trends.
• Develop and use mathematical models to simulate various risk scenarios and assess their potential outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
• Maintain comprehensive records of risk assessments, mitigation plans, and ongoing risk monitoring activities.
• Prepare and present risk reports to stakeholders, highlighting key findings and recommended actions.
• Continuously monitor progress and external factor that may affect risk levels, and update risk assessments accordingly.
• Assist in the development of contingency plans to address unforeseen events or emergencies.
• Ensure that risk management activities adhere to industry regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Provide data-driven insights to assist in decision-making processes related to project scope, budget, and timelines.
• Educate team members about risk management best practices and promote a culture of risk awareness within the engineering department.
• Contribute to the improvement of risk management processes and tools based on lessons learned.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including staff, contractors, and regulatory bodies, to address andmitigate risks.

• Qualification and experience and demonstrable expertise in area of Risk assessment and risk management .
• Technical knowledge and experience in heavy industry
• Ability to manage resources
• Safety Focus and knowledge.
• Planning and organizing skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Presentation/ Communication skills.
• Understanding of the regulatory environment and application of systems such as CSM Risk
• Prior use of various risk assessment methods such as Bow tie, Zonal Hazard analysis, FMEA, Fault tree etc.
• 5 years' experience in Risk role, using various methods of quantitative analysis
• Understanding of railway operations
• Knowledge of railway vehicles and components design
• Traction and Rolling Stock maintenance and overhaul knowledge / experience.
• An understanding of the technologies and environment associated with rail transportation.
• Good understanding of the commercial and legal aspects of system risk.
• Knowledge of railway standards and appropriate industry standards relevant to railway industry. Such as: CSM REA, ISO 12100, RAMS
• Interest in statistics, identifying patterns and trends in data

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