• Function title: Safety Specialist
• Reference: NOC-MA-2023-FGIV/666
• Location: Maastricht (The selected candidate must reside either at this location or within a reasonable proximity that allows for the satisfactory execution of their duties). – Information about living in Maastricht
• Nature of the competition: Internal and external competition
• Applicable regulations: Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL assigned at the Maastricht Centre
• Function group: Function group IV
• Job level: 16-18 – Check salary simulations for the basic grade
• Generic post: Project Manager/Specialist
• Number of posts: 1
• Duration of engagement: 3 Year(s) – extension or conversion of the contract is possible – see “Useful information” section
• Security clearance: Security vetting may be required in accordance with the relevant EUROCONTROL security provisions
• Directorate/Service: MAAS/DIR/SQS – Safety, Quality & Security Management
• Working arrangement: Hybrid work (remote and onsite)
• Competition publication date: 07/09/2023
• Competition closing date: 05/10/2023 (23:59 Brussels time)
• Reserve list: Not applicable

Your team

Within the Directorate Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre, the “Safety, Quality & Security (SQS)” service manages MUAC’s safety, quality and security processes. The service is also responsible for activities required to develop and maintain the MUAC Management System including the monitoring of its operation. It ensures compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

Your role

Your role will be to:

• Develop and implement safety management processes and procedures in accordance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform operational and technical safety assessments (functional hazard assessments, human factors assessments, failure mode, and effect analysis, etc.), and advise management on possible safety risks.
• Analyse applicable safety regulations and ensure compliance of all MUAC’s business domains.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety requirements are integrated into system design, development, and operational processes.
• Conduct internal and external safety surveys and audits to evaluate, review and improve processes.
• Prepare and present safety-related subjects (e.g., safety case reports) to various (internal/external) audiences.
• Analyse safety data, incident reports, and safety-related feedback to proactively identify areas for improvement and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop training material, guidelines, templates, etc., and participate in the delivery of safety-related training.
• Guide and advise managers/specialists on matters related to safety (policies, procedures, processes, tools, etc.).
• Participate and represent MUAC in projects, working groups, and meetings (internally and externally ) and contribute with expertise to various initiatives.
• Contribute to projects and oversee different quality initiatives; monitor their progress, execution and completion.
• Stay up-to-date with applicable safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices related to air traffic management.
• Foster a strong safety culture within the organization by promoting safety awareness and accountability at all levels.
• Carry out any other task in line with the main purpose of the job.

Required qualifications, experience & competencies

• Completed university studies of at least 4 years in a relevant domain (e.g., engineering, human factors, etc.)
• In addition to the above, minimum 4 year(s) of relevant working experience.
• Experience in safety management or safety engineering roles within safety-critical environments (preferably aviation).
• Knowledge of safety management systems (SMS), safety analysis techniques, and risk assessment methodologies.
• (Technical) drafting and presentation skills in English.
• Understanding of the EU and EASA-related ATM/ANS Regulation would be considered an asset.
• Planning & Organising: You know how to plan ahead and adapt as required.
• Communication: You are able to foster two-way communication.
• Analytical thinking: You analyse information and are able to identify relationships.
• Teamwork: You foster teamwork.
• Customer focus: You adapt services to respond to customer needs.
• Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Professional conduct in line with the corporate behaviours of the Agency, i.e. result-driven, readiness to change, customer focus, integrity and team-player approach.
• The working languages of the Agency are English and French. For this particular job, candidates must be proficient users of English at level C1.
  The levels relate to the European-framework-reference Common European Framework of References for languages (CEFR).

Useful information

• Applications will be accepted from nationals of EUROCONTROL Member States only.
• The selected candidate will be offered a contract of 3 Year(s) pursuant to the provisions of the Conditions of Employment of Contract Staff at EUROCONTROL. The contract may be renewed. Before being established in the post, he/she will be requested to provide certified copies of his/her degrees and successfully serve a probationary period of 9 months.
• The successful candidate shall be engaged in principle at the basic grade of the advertised grades.
• In case of reserve list: Suitable candidates, however not selected to fill the post, will be placed on a reserve list for similar functions. The period of validity of reserve list is 1 year from the closing date of applications.
• Information on salary and benefits can be found on our Careers site
• EUROCONTROL is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality and diversity. In the event of equal merit, preference may be given to the applicant from the under-represented diversity characteristics in order to complement diversity of teams and rebalance the workforce.
• Candidates should go to our Careers site and read the tips on how to apply.