Electus is seeking a highly experienced Safety Engineer to join our client, a leading provider of engineering solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and compliance of explosive facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive safety programs and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification to mitigate potential risks.
- Prepare and manage explosive safety cases in accordance with relevant standards and regulations.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, to ensure compliance.
- Conduct training and awareness sessions for employees on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and regulatory changes.
- Extensive experience in explosive safety management and compliance.
- Strong understanding of relevant safety standards and regulations (e.g., DSA03.OME, MACR, HSAW, ADR).
- Proven track record in developing and implementing safety programs.
- Knowledge and experience of OME Storage, Logistics, and Facilities
- Practical understanding of blast resistant facility design principles
- Experience in planning and managing ammunition storage
- Knowledge of ammunition inspection and incident investigation
- In-depth knowledge of Land Service Ammunition and relevant JSPs and DEF STANs
- Strong foundation in mathematics, ballistics, explosives, and materials science
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level.
This is a permanent role
The client has offices in Bristol and on the South Coast. This role is hybrid some will require some travel/office and home based working.