Safety Engineer - Electrical

AWE plc, Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire

Safety Engineer - Electrical

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AWE plc, Aldermaston Soke, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 20 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 8a18118f735745389da67c4e7abb6239

Full Job Description

AWE is now recruiting for several Senior Electrical Safety Engineers to join our Electrical Safety Team, within our Engineering Safety Organisation, who provide complex professional engineering judgement for the effective implementation of technical engineering safety. You'll be responsible for the following:

  • Setting, managing, and assessing standards of competence for Electrical Engineering Safety Appointed people such as Authorised Persons and Nominated Persons.
  • Reviewing suitability of Electrical safe systems of work for maintenance delivery by AWE and contract personnel for compliance with relevant regulations.
  • The review legislative records pertaining to engineering safety.
  • Providing advice on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety and making judgement on the safe and effective implementation of engineering safety within area of authority.
  • Having oversite of supply chain's specialist contractors application of engineering safety when delivering tasks.
  • Providing technical support in resolving complex and multifaceted issues across the business.
  • Supporting the development and efficient operation of the Engineering Safety Organisation.

    Strong electrical engineering background.
  • Good understanding of The Electricity at Work Regulations, BS 7671, Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations. Knowledge of Electrical safety on construction sites HSG141, DSEAR Regulations, and associated inspection and maintenance requirements is desirable.
  • Good understanding of relevant British Standards and Industry Standards.
  • A recognised engineering/electrical-related qualification (Level 4/HNC/HND etc) or equivalent suitable experience, such as EngTech MIET.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintaining Electrical building services.
  • Preferably held or holds an Authorising Engineer / Authorised Person appointment.
  • The ability to deliver engineering across an equivalent manufacturing and/or research environment comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated manufacturing and/or research plant and equipment.
  • Experience of working on large civil construction projects - desirable.
  • Experience of identifying, managing and reporting on engineering safety risks to senior management.
  • Previous experience of leading the delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset.

    Package: £47,690 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
  • Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
  • Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  • Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
  • Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
  • Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.