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The DSEAR Specialist provides expert advice, assessment, and assurance on the safe management of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres. The main purpose of the job is to provide specialist guidance and assessment of the requirements of DSEAR to the Principal Contractor to ensure that regulatory compliance is delivered and the risk and hazards presented to the site are fully understood across the site. The role ensures organisational compliance with the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002, supports safe operational practices, and reduces fire and explosion risk across the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project. The post holder will also support and promote the development of a positive DSEAR awareness and compliance culture amongst a wide array of contractors and stakeholders, support the development and implementation of DSEAR systems and policies, undertaking DSEAR assessments and reviews, report on DSEAR relevant issues to personnel and committees, and general compliance across the HPC site.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the Principal Contractor’s SME for DSEAR providing specialist advice and guidance to the project and contractors
Conducting, reviewing, and approving DSEAR assessments to identify and evaluate risks associated with dangerous substances
Implementing and overseeing control measures to mitigate risks, such as fire prevention and explosion protection
Managing legal registers and ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and non-regulatory provisions
Providing consultancy, advice, guidance, and regulatory support to ensure that all aspects of DSEAR compliance are met
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of HSE guidance, British Standards, and best practices in the field
Support the development of DSEAR arrangements (both general and process related) and procedures that meet legislative requirements and follow best practice
To develop, maintain, and review the implementation of the Principal Contractors DSEAR policy and DSEAR management arrangements and assessments, in conjunction with the multitude of other contractors, as part of the process of ensuring legal compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Provide the regulators with confidence in the adequacy of DSEAR arrangements on site
Support the review of DSEAR risk assessments carried out by other organisations concerned with the HPC project
Delivering monthly and annual objectives, goals, and KPIs to support the project
To support investigation into DSEAR related incidents on the construction site and at its associated development areas
Requirements:
In-depth knowledge of DSEAR 2002, ATEX Directives, and relevant ACoPs
Strong understanding of explosion science, hazardous properties, CLP, and ignition source control
Experience conducting DSEAR assessments and hazardous area classification
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to simplify technical content
Degree in Engineering, Fire Safety, Process Safety, Chemistry, or related discipline
DSEAR-specific training or competency accreditation (e.g., CompEx Ex12 and Ex14, NEBOSH Fire/Process Safety)
Experience in COMAH, process industries, manufacturing, labs, or fuel environments
Experience auditing Ex-rated equipment and installations
A good level of knowledge of general fire safety arrangements for construction sites and complex sites, along with fire safety equipment and systems
A good working knowledge/understanding of process fire risk in relation to high-risk activities
An understanding of fire safety implications in relation to DSEAR
Self-motivated and able to manage their own work priorities and actions
Ability to assimilate, analyse and present complex problems, identify necessary action, make recommendations and ensure actions are implemented
Understanding of the principles of risk assessment including dynamic risk assessment especially in a construction environment