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Construction Science Fiction: In the Face of Disaster

2013-10-30 10:04:37| ENR.com: Headline News

When a cataclysmic event throws a group of construction engineers on a cruise off course, they must learn how to use basic materials on hand in their new surroundings to build shelter and survive.

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Inside Sprint's Disaster Response Team

2013-10-30 01:33:59| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide

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Support to ESA for Disaster Risk Activities under CEOS

2013-10-25 10:34:59| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Product Assurance and Safety PAS Engineer PPQASAJOB00103 Tasks and Responsibilities The Product Assurance and Safety Engineer will be in the PA Department, reporting to the PA Manager. Heshe will be responsible for PAS activities, primarily in space projects hardware, software and services covering Process and Product Quality Assurance, Configuration Control and Safety as well as maintaining and further developing the company Quality Management System. The tasks include Taking responsibility for PAS matters in projects o Preparing PAS plans and data packages for project reviews. o Establishing test and verification plans and supporting procedure preparation. o Supporting procurement decisions for COTS and selection of qualification processes. o Monitoring the manufacturing, integration and test activities. o Performing environmental tests in external facilities. o PA for the verification, qualification, acceptance delivery activities. o Assessing the implementation of PAS requirements by our subcontractors. o Systematically track NCRSPRWaiversProblemsCritical Items. Taking responsibility for further developing the company Quality Management System. Qualifications and Experience For this position we are looking for engineers with a Bachelors or Masters degree in a relevant discipline informatics, computer sciences, electronics, mechanisms, etc. Prior experience with Product Assurance and Safety, preferably in the Space domain, excellent communications skills in English both spoken and written. You should be polyvalent, communicative and with a proactive problemsolving attitude and an EU citizen or eligible for a Work Permit for the EU. Experience of the following is an advantage, European Cooperation on Space Standardization ECSS standards, other relevant frameworks like CMMI, ISO, PMBOK, ISO9001 certification. Experience with Qualification of CommercialofftheShelf equipment for the space environment. Offer We offer you the opportunity to work in an international environment and to contribute to the success of a wide range of diverse projects by Space Applications Services. A competitive remuneration package will be offered. Apply Please apply via email providing us with your Motivation Letter and CV in English, mentioning PPQASAJOB00103 in the email subject.

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Federal disaster mitigation measures draw praise

2013-10-17 10:24:59| Railroads - Topix.net

Workers move petroleum fluids from tankers sagging on the partially collapsed Bonnybrook Canadian Pacific bridge on June 27. The throne speech promised to boost insurance requirements for railways and "targeted action" to increase safety of the transportation of dangerous goods.

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