‼ Senior Machine Safety Engineer — Automated Systems ‼ - Urgent Position

Ready to transform the industry with us?

Join BBA as a Senior Machine Safety Engineer and leverage your expertise in high-impact industrial projects, primarily related to automated systems, production equipment, and complex operating environments.

In this role, you will act as a technical expert in machine safety and actively contribute to the identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks associated with the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modification of automated equipment.

Your leadership will be essential on a daily basis, from technical decision-making and the preparation of service proposals to the development of solutions tailored to clients' operational realities and the support of multidisciplinary teams.

You will also participate in business development by showcasing BBA's expertise in machine safety and industrial automation. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take the lead while remaining at the heart of the action, collaborating closely with talented individuals. An overview of your mandates and responsibilities: Act as a technical expert in machine safety applied to automated systems. Identify, analyze, and mitigate industrial risks related to the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and modifications of automated equipment. Conduct field risk assessments and analyses, taking into account actual machine usage, operating procedures, and user behavior. operational. Define risk reduction measures adapted to industrial environments: guards, interlock devices, emergency stops, light curtains, safety scanners, safety controls, procedures, and other risk management methods. Evaluate safety functions and contribute to defining the required performance levels according to applicable standards. Support operational teams in managing changes impacting machine safety. Define client needs, establish the scope of mandates, and contribute to the preparation of service proposals. Assign, supervise, and review the work of intermediate and junior engineers, technicians, and drafters assigned to the projects. Develop, maintain, and improve internal machine safety standards, work methods, and best practices. Train and support operators, technicians, supervisors, and maintenance teams on safety aspects related to automated systems. Assume project management responsibilities as needed, particularly regarding quality, budget, schedule, and adherence to the mandate. Interact with clients and actively participate in business development. Act as a leader in the preparation of technical and commercial proposals.

Do your qualities and values align with our company culture?

• Spirit Entrepreneurial
• Results-oriented vision
• Inspiring leadership
• Technical rigor and sense of responsibility
• Constant pursuit of sustainable, realistic, and agile solutions
• Human-centered approach that puts people first
• Ability to see beyond established standards and propose solutions tailored to the field
• Ease of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams

The experience you bring

• Bachelor's degree in automated production engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field equivalent.
• Member of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (OIQ).
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting.
• Significant experience in machine safety, industrial automation, or production equipment safety.
• Good understanding of the operational realities related to the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of operational safety principles and risk reduction.
• Knowledge of applicable standards and requirements, including CSA Z432, ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and RSST.
• Ability to conduct risk analyses and recommend risk reduction measures tailored to the needs of clients.
• Availability for travel between our offices in the Greater Montreal area and, occasionally, to client sites.
• Advanced level of English required to facilitate effective collaboration with BBA offices and/or clients located in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally. The frequency of English use may fluctuate from occasional to daily depending on the projects underway.
• Advanced level of French required to facilitate good collaboration with BBA offices and/or clients located in Quebec.
• Asset: Certification or specialized training in machine safety, for example, TÜV Nord CMSE, CFSE, or equivalent.

An overview of BBA's total compensation

• Annual base salary
• Annual bonus for all regular employees
• Site mobility allowance
• Bank of hours
• Reimbursement of Cell phone expenses
• Group insurance plan from day one, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leave
• Employee referral bonus

BBA considers many factors when determining annual base salary, including region, market, education, relevant and proven work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications, and other relevant skills.

With us, you'll enjoy many benefits

• Opportunity to act as a mentor to Investing in our next generation: we invest in our people and help them grow. A company culture that values expertise. Participation in innovation projects. Promotion of our experts both internally and externally. On the job site and in the office, health, safety, and the environment are in our DNA. Friendly, eco-responsible, and state-of-the-art workspaces.