Rachael Stammers
Burleson,TX
Summary
Rachael is a Chartered Engineer, certified Project Manager, and Change Management specialist with over 20 years of experience. She has expertise in planning, managing, and verifying aviation system safety requirements, as well as identifying and mitigating potential hazards in systems and operational environments. Rachael's notable projects include leading technical safety and project management for key components of high-profile Urgent Operational Requirements for the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD).
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Safety Management Systems & Analytics
Airbus
05.2022 - Current
- Developed Integrated Safety Management Systems (Aviation Safety and Health & Safety) throughout Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA), including production of Safety policies and procedures
- Implemented voluntary safety reporting program for AHNA
- Conducted comprehensive analysis of safety data, to trend safety performance against defined safety objectives and identify areas for improvement
- Managed AHNA Emergency Response program and procedures
- Developed safety promotions and communications program
- Developed and delivered comprehensive Safety training to employees at all levels
- Established performance goals and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Safety and Risk Management Consultant
RSH Global Safety Management
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Company Overview: sub-contracting to Airbus Helicopters Inc
- Managed Continuing Airworthiness programs
- Conducted hazard identification, management and notification for the US Army, UH 72 Lakota program
- Implemented safety reporting program
- Established Emergency Management program
- Sub-contracting to Airbus Helicopters Inc
Senior System Safety Engineer and Project Manager
QinetiQ
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed team of varying sizes, with up to 13 System and Software Safety Engineers for various multimillion dollar UK Ministry of Defense programs
- Implemented program level Safety Management System and change management programs
- Led cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in existing safety documentation, leading to more accurate records and enhanced risk mitigation efforts.
- Effectively managed budgets for system safety initiatives, ensuring that critical resources were allocated towards high-impact projects.
- Reduced project costs through effective resource allocation and prioritization of safety initiatives.
Information Security and Safety Risk Management Officer
British Army: Royal Signals
03.2003 - 09.2019
- Managed Information Security and Risk Management programs for UK based and deployed Military Operations
- Business Continuity Manager for multiple high-profile projects (UK based and deployed), including the London Olympics
- Enhanced organizational resilience by developing and implementing effective business continuity plans.
- Led incident response efforts following risk events, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders, promoting a culture of open communication and continuous improvement in risk management efforts.
- Performed regular audits of internal controls and procedures, identifying areas for improvement in overall risk mitigation strategies.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address identified risks, fostering collaborative problem-solving efforts.
System Safety Engineer / Senior System Safety Engineer
Defence Evaluation Research Agency (DERA) / QinetiQ
01.2001 - 05.2010
- Managed team of varying size, Project Manager and System Safety Engineer for various UK Ministry of Defense programs
- Validated system designs through rigorous testing protocols, ensuring all components met established safety criteria before deployment.
- Enhanced system safety by identifying potential hazards and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
- Effectively managed resources, including budget and personnel, to support safety-related projects and initiatives throughout the organization.
- Conducted hazard assessments for new projects, ensuring all risks were addressed before moving forward with development.
- Effectively managed budgets for system safety initiatives, ensuring that critical resources were allocated towards high-impact projects.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify potential hazards, mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Systems Engineer
Sky Science
07.2000 - 01.2001
- Research, development and safety analyst for aviation related film equipment
- Enhanced team collaboration by introducing agile project management tools and practices.
- Analyzed system requirements, developing tailored solutions that met or exceeded client expectations.
Education
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Leicester
United Kingdom Of Great Britain03.2017
Bachelor of Science - International Disaster Engineering And Management
Coventry University
United Kingdom Of Great Britain06.2000
Skills
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating hazards for the development of validated safety recommendations
- Implementing and utilizing Safety Assurance and Safety Risk Management processes to increase safety for
- Flight operations and aircraft production
- Performing thorough investigations leading to root cause analysis and continuous improvement
- Promoting and nurturing a robust safety culture organization wide
- Emergency Response planning and organization
Timeline
Manager, Safety Management Systems & Analytics
Airbus
05.2022 - Current
Safety and Risk Management Consultant
RSH Global Safety Management
02.2016 - 05.2022
Senior System Safety Engineer and Project Manager
QinetiQ
01.2012 - 02.2014
Information Security and Safety Risk Management Officer
British Army: Royal Signals
03.2003 - 09.2019
System Safety Engineer / Senior System Safety Engineer
Defence Evaluation Research Agency (DERA) / QinetiQ
01.2001 - 05.2010
Systems Engineer
Sky Science
07.2000 - 01.2001
Master of Science - Forensic Science
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Science - International Disaster Engineering And Management
Coventry University
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