Local Unit & Position Description

In line with DNV s position as a trusted voice to tackle global transformations, the DNV Supply Chain and Product Assurance division s ambition is to shape the future of assurance through innovating, developing and growing assurance services in Digital, Supply Chain, Rail Transportation among many other areas.

Due to our growing Rail Transportation business, we re now looking for a dynamic, growth focused Senior Consultant with proven experience in the Rail sector to join our Assessment and Advisory team in Americas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and experienced Consultant to develop our business by taking to market our innovative portfolio of services across areas such as Independent Assurance, Advisory and Digital Rail.

You will get the opportunity to; win, lead and develop relationships with both new and existing customers; participate in a variety of technical projects; and support in obtaining rail accreditations in the fields of AEO, NOBO, DEBO and ASBO-ISA.

When doing this, you will get the opportunity to engage with many of the leading companies and brands from the sector, and work in a team of forward-thinking, passionate professionals.

Position Qualifications

What is Required

• Minimum of 10 years experience performing the above functions or similar in the Rail sector
• Experience in main companies within the sector will be a plus, as well as international experience
• Advanced English speaker
• Availability to travel locally and internationally
• Open to temporary relocation if required to attend national and/or international projects in the medium term

Experience and knowledge in the following fields will be valued:

• Design, implementation, commissioning and maintenance of Rail Subsystems such as:
  • Signalling and protection (ATP-ATO, particularly ERTMS system), electrification and overhead line, fixed and mobile telecommunications, centralised train control and regulation systems, etc.
  • Rolling stock
  • Rail infrastructure and superstructure

• Consultant in rail projects such as:
  • RAM, Risk Management & Safety Engineering (including development of PHA, SHA, IHA, OSHA, FMEA and HAZOP)
  • Systems Engineering and Assurance, including requirements, interfaces and configuration management
  • Verification and validation
  • Noise and vibration, EMC, ergonomics & human factor, running dynamics, LCC optimisation
  • Project management

• Operation and maintenance optimisation programmes and projects
• Assessor/Lead Assessor in rail assurance projects such as:
  • Notified body, designated body and assessment body
  • Independent safety assessments
  • Certification of safety management systems and entities in charge of maintenance
  • Railway product/process certification
  • 2nd/3rd party assessments, including auditing and inspection type of activities
  • Knowledge and exposure to rail rules and regulations (CENELEC EN 50126, EN50128, EN 50129 and/or ISO/IEC 61508; AREMA, UIC, TSI-NNTR, CSM, etc.)

• Experience in the application of technologies for rail innovation/digital transformation projects, as well as R&D projects

• Experience in the application of systems engineering standards (such as ISO/IEC 15288 and 24748-1) and tools (such as IBM, Rational Doors, MBSE tools) preferably within the railway environment, will be highly regarded

Competency Requirements:

• Loves working in a fast-moving, high-growth environment
• Innovative & entrepreneurial
• Proactive, flexible and collaborative work style
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the have the ability to work successfully in cross-functional teams
• Comfortable with ambiguity and navigating change
• Optimistic, mission-driven personality with a sense of urgency and can do attitude
• Ability to achieve though others strong influencing skills

How We Do It

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DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Special programs Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Consumer discounts and rewards
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

Company & Business Area Description

DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.

We are one of the world s leading certification, assurance and risk management providers. Whether certifying a company s management system or products, providing training, or assessing supply chains, and digital assets, we enable customers and stakeholders to make critical decisions with confidence. We are committed to support our customers to transition and realize their long-term strategic goals sustainably, and collectively contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity!