OPA are looking to appoint a DSEAR Safety Engineer on a 2 year FTC (fixed term contract) to provide DSEAR technical input and support to the Functional/Line Managers within OPA and Air Command, through the application of risk management tools, provision of process safety advice, and the development of DSEAR assessments to industry standards, by implementing or participating in the hazardous area classification of sites, assets and/or infrastructure.
Working within the HSEQ team but working remotely, in a number of both face-to-face teams and virtual teams, and participating in site visits, processes, and workshops, to improve compliance to DSEAR legislation and relevant good practice, will necessitate the post holder being a self-starter, reliant and able to communicate effectively and champion a vital element of the Agency’s culture, through Process Safety Leadership.
The successful candidate will be required to build and maintain strong, positive, and creditable working relationships with all stakeholders, with particular emphasis with our OMCs (Operations Maintenance Coordinators), Fuel Depot Managers, Operations & Engineering functions, and our Defence partners, such as DIO (Defence Infrastructure Organisation). The ability to liaise with people of differing levels both externally and internally ranging from the Competent Authority (HSE/EA/SEPA), OPA Management and Leadership Teams to wider Defence and site operatives is essential. Due to the assets being managed covering sites across, England, Scotland, Wales, and potentially overseas, it necessitates a significant amount of travel and need to spend nights away from home in order to carry out the duties required. Therefore, a full (preferably clean) driving licence is essential for the successful candidate. There will also be occasional overseas travel when required.
