What you’ll be doing
as a DSEAR Process Safety Engineer
* Act as an SME for DSEAR queries from Operations, Capital Delivery, and Engineering projects.
* Own and maintain DSEAR-related Asset Standards.
* Ensure updates reflect lessons learned and improvements identified through Continuous Improvement.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of DSEAR competency frameworks.
* Assist in training and appointment processes (HSI32) and mentor colleagues to build organisational capability.
* Manage structured engineering tasks such as site reviews for Hazardous Area Classification and technical studies (e.g., sample testing, ventilation assessments).
* Ensure outputs are documented and integrated into compliance systems.
* Manage structured engineering tasks such as site reviews for Hazardous Area Classification and technical studies (e.g., sample testing, ventilation assessments).
* Drive streamlining by reducing duplication and moving toward centralised databases for site documentation.
* Implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and build engineering capability.
Base location : Hybrid - Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Hybrid - Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ
Working pattern or hours : 36, Monday- Friday
Necessary requirements for the role : UK valid driving license
What you should bring to the role
To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is :
* Proven experience in Process Safety Management or DSEAR risk assessment gained from a high-hazard industry (COMAH regulated), including the of Classification and zoning of Hazardous Areas.
* Experience in site surveying, working in an explosion safety engineering environment, checking effectiveness of control measures.
* Experience in structured engineering delivery, including use of formal processes for resource allocation and documentation.
* Ability to capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation.
* Experience in stakeholder engagement across operations, capital delivery, and engineering teams.
* Excellent understanding of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR), associated standards and approved Codes of Practice.
* Knowledge of electrical equipment for use in potentially flammable atmospheres.
* Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have / bring :
* Familiarity with COMAH and Fire Safety Regulations.
* Experience in developing and maintaining Asset Standards.
* Knowledge of related industry standards (IGEM, EI, EEMUA).
What’s in it for you?
* Competitive salary from £55,000-£67,000k per annum depending on experience
* 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
* Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
* Generous Pension Scheme through AON
* Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
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