Graduate Human Factors Consultant

Graduate Human Factors Consultant
Key locations: Warrington, Aberdeen
Enthusiastic and confident Human Factors or ergonomics graduate required for expanding risk management consultancy.
Background
Risktec Solutions is an established, independent and specialist risk management consulting and training company, and is part of the T??V Rheinland Group. We assist clients in major hazard industries including oil and gas, clean energy, nuclear and transportation, as well as commercial and public sectors, to manage health, safety, security, environmental and business risk. Our people are high calibre professionals, with a strong focus on meeting clients expectations. Further information is available on our website.
Risktec has a number of vacancies across the company and we are looking for a motivated graduate to support our Human Factors specialists in Warrington or Aberdeen. Our current opportunities span a variety of industries, but with a focus on oil and gas (offshore and onshore), carbon capture and storage, chemical manufacturing, hydrogen generation and distribution, onshore and offshore wind energy, and other industries subject to major accident regulations (e.g. COMAH).
Role Description
You will be expected to work effectively and collaboratively with colleagues on multiple projects and will develop a good understanding of the technical, engineering and operational issues fundamental to safety and risk management, with a focus on Human Factors.
There may be opportunities for travel, either with clients or to other Risktec offices across the UK and in the Netherlands, Dubai, Muscat, Houston and Calgary, and also opportunities to work offshore.
Key Responsibilities:
• Under the guidance of the relevant Technical Leads/Project Managers, deliver Human Factors consultancy services to time, budget and quality. These services may include:
o Human Factors Integration / Human Factors Engineering support to design and engineering projects
o Safety Critical Task Analysis
o Quantitative Human Reliability Assessment / Human Error Analysis
o Safety Culture and Competence Management
o HAZID / HAZOP
o Layout reviews / anthropometric assessment / user trials / validation and verification
o HMI design and assessment
• Support bid development;
• Demonstrate willingness to gain experience and develop as a consultant;
• Set high personal standards;
• Take personal responsibility for your own professional development, supported by your Team Leader and the company s Professional Development Review (PDR) process;
• Adhere to Quality Assurance (QA) procedures.
Key skills required include:
• Work planning and organisation, prioritisation of tasks based on business and client needs;
• Listening and communicating clearly;
• Produce high quality written work (e.g. technical reports);
• Use of standard software tools (e.g. MS Office).
Our Offer
You will be part of an energetic and driven team, and will be working in a supportive, progressive environment. Our core company values of teamwork, empowerment, integrity and solutions provide our cultural framework and encourage problem solving, decision making, flexibility and responsibility. We have an established competence framework, with regular appraisals and a defined pathway for progression.
At the same time as gaining practical experience, you will be provided with a structured training programme that can lead to recognised qualifications. Risktec consultants deliver validated courses leading to postgraduate qualifications to MSc level in risk and safety management and the opportunity to study on this course will be made available to successful candidates.
In addition, a competitive package of salary and benefits is offered for permanent staff, including:
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays);
• Flexible working;
• Company-wide, inclusive profit share scheme;
• Private medical insurance;
• Permanent health insurance (long term ill health cover);
• Life insurance;
• Up to 7.5% employer's contribution into a pension scheme;
• Tax efficient salary sacrifice schemes for employee pension contributions, buying additional leave, bicycles and electric vehicle lease scheme;
• Payment of subscription fees for membership of one professional body; and
• Employee discounts.
The Application Process
You can apply with an up-to-date CV and covering letter, specifying your preferred area as Warrington or Aberdeen. Please make sure all your contact details are also listed.
Interview Process
We welcome applicants at this time who are graduating in either Spring 2024 or Autumn 2024. Once selected for an interview you will be required to attend one of our offices (if circumstances permit) or we will schedule a remote interview (Skype, Teams, etc). The interview will consist of an introduction to Risktec Solutions, a short technical presentation by the interviewee, assessment questions and a general discussion.