Principal Human Factors Consultant

at  Jacobs

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Essential skills

• Recent relevant experience in a Human Factors role or a Nuclear role with significant Human Factors context
• The ability to work effectively in multi-discipline teams
• An innovative, creative, and pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions for our clients
• Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate
• A curious attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Human Factors principles, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries
• Human Factors Integration support to multi-disciplinary design projects
• Human error and reliability assessment
• Chartered, Registered or working towards accreditation with a relevant bod

Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous

• Knowledge of Human Reliability Techniques including HEART, THERP or NARA
• Substantiation of Human Based Safety Claims
• System, equipment and human machine interface design
• Production of Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIPs)
• Knowledge of nuclear safety principles, standards and regulation
• Human Factors integration in the Rail/ Environment/ Military vehicle sectors
• Familiarity with Design Engineering, Fault Studies, Probabilistic Assessments or Safety Case

• Human Factors Integration activities to support multi-disciplinary design projects, working in collaboration with other technical disciplines.
• Production of Human Factors analyses and studies, liaising with Subject Matter Experts and safety professionals.
• Production of high quality technical reports to meet project and client requirements.
• Planning and managing work to meet technical, budget and programme requirements to ensure client satisfaction.

As a Principal Consultant you will also:

• Have excellent consultancy skills; leading and scoping projects, ensuring delivery to quality, time and budget
• Be able to identify and specify relevant Human Factors methodologies by working closely with our customers to understand their requirements. This will involve identifying risk proportionate strategies for the implementation of HF activities in accordance with the design or project phase.
• Manage the production of HF proposals and contribute to multi-disciplinary project proposals.
• Provide mentoring and technical oversight to other team members and contribute to the overall development and knowledge sharing across the team
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, supporting the Operations Manager with strategic direction of the team to ensure continued excellent delivery for our customers

Here’s what you’ll need:
Relevant academic qualification in an appropriate field, i.e., Ergonomics, Psychology or a suitable Science or Engineering degree.

Essential skills

• Recent relevant experience in a Human Factors role or a Nuclear role with significant Human Factors context
• The ability to work effectively in multi-discipline teams
• An innovative, creative, and pragmatic approach to deliver effective solutions for our clients
• Adaptable and able to work on a variety of projects, prioritising as appropriate
• A curious attitude and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
• Knowledge and experience in the following areas:
• Human Factors principles, standards and methods, and their role and application within major hazard industries
• Human Factors Integration support to multi-disciplinary design projects
• Human error and reliability assessment
• Chartered, Registered or working towards accreditation with a relevant body

Knowledge and experience in the following areas would be advantageous

• Knowledge of Human Reliability Techniques including HEART, THERP or NARA
• Substantiation of Human Based Safety Claims
• System, equipment and human machine interface design
• Production of Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIPs)
• Knowledge of nuclear safety principles, standards and regulation
• Human Factors integration in the Rail/ Environment/ Military vehicle sectors
• Familiarity with Design Engineering, Fault Studies, Probabilistic Assessments or Safety Cases