GPA is a leading provider of Risk and Functional Safety Engineering Services. We work with the major players across Australia's heavy industries and are sought after for specialist projects.We currently have an opportunity to join our Risk & Advisory team and are seeking an experienced Functional Safety Engineer.If you are seeking to further specialise in your career, this is your opportunity to join a high performing team.What we offerFlexibility, Stability & Supported Career GrowthOpportunity to work with Industry LeadersWell established, dynamic & Supported CultureWe are an Australian-owned business with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Darwin and Perth; supporting clients wherever they are located including rural or remote Australia, or overseas. Our team is diverse, motivated and professional, aligning under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability.Job DescriptionAs a result of continued company growth, GPA is looking for an experienced Functional Safety Engineer to join our Risk Engineering team in Adelaide (head office), Perth, Brisbane or Melbourne offices. We are happy to consider applications from candidates seeking a full or part time position.This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing and growing team to develop your skills to the next level.We welcome applications from candidates of all levels, including experienced and senior engineers. To be successful in this position, you should have completed a Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering, preferably with an IEC background. Ideally, you will possess at least 5 years of experience in Functional Safety within an operating or engineering design company.Key DutiesDeliver functional safety lifecycle activities inclusive of:Hazard and Risk Assessment Facilitation, including facilitation CHAZOP and E-HAZOPDevelopment of Safety Requirements SpecificationsSIL VerificationDevelopment Functional Safety Management PlansUndertaking Functional Safety AssessmentsPromoting safety in design principlesSupporting Clients to understand and manage the requirements of Functional Safety and Machine Safety Standards.Desired Skills and ExperienceIdeally, your skills and experience will include the following:A background in Instrumentation, Electrical & Controls is highly desirableKnowledge of AS IEC 61508/61511CHAZOP and Electrical HAZOP Facilitation experienceMachinery Safeguarding experience is beneficialStrong interest in functional safety and risk engineeringSound technical aptitudeStrong verbal and written communication skillsNatural ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholdersA positive mindset focused on solutions and customer serviceWillingness to learnThe Perks!We are a diverse, motivated and inquisitive team aligned under our values of teamwork, integrity, quality, safety and sustainability. We work collaboratively whilst harnessing and developing our individual strengths. We aspire to empower and support employees to reach their full potential, to take on challenges and grow through experience, training, coaching and development. GPA offers a great range of employee benefits including opportunities for work travel, paid parental leave, an active social club, structured career progression, flexible work arrangements and loads more.We are committed to maintaining a workforce with meaningful equity and diversity, as well as a workplace that embraces and celebrates the value of all cultures and backgrounds.GPA is a place where people can be their best each day. We are supportive in nature and natural in our leadership. We offer engaging and continuously developing career pathways. We share stories and we have fun.Please be advised this job will be subject to pre-employment checks.#J-18808-Ljbffr