Senior Electrical & Controls Inspector - Major Hazards

DATS Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Hybrid working

Job summary

DATS Recruitment Ltd. seeks an Experienced Specialist Inspector of Process Safety to regulate major hazard industries and influence safety standards across the UK, including COMAH environments.

You will inspect installations, assess risks, and collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The role involves technical reporting, enforcement actions, and potentially acting as an expert witness at tribunals; a relevant degree and Chartered status with IET

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Technical Engineering role.
• Experience in communication and influence across different levels, including senior management within an organization, effectively translating technical details for the intended audience.
• Experience of producing detailed and clear technical reports, and present complex technical information, including those for a non-technical audience.
• Ability to think strategically, identify underlying issues, and persuade and influence individuals at all levels.
• Have a breadth and depth of experience of working in Major Hazards / High Consequence / COMAH environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect major hazard installations and assess risks associated with industrial control systems.
• Carry out technical assessment of Safety Reports for major hazard sites (new and existing).
• Investigate safety related accidents and incidents involving industrial control systems in the major hazards industries.
• Produce technical inspection reports that identify risk gaps and non-compliance with the law.
• Take enforcement action to address significant risk gaps on operator’s sites.
• Provide expert opinion on management of industrial control systems and act as an expert witness when required.
• Advise colleagues on technical matters e.g., standards for electrical equipment in explosive atmospheres and compare with legal requirements.
• Liaise with other Government departments, the public, industry bodies and trade associations to secure intelligence and guidance.
• Drive improvements in technical and operational standards nationally and promote health and safety at UK forums and conferences.

Skills

Technical Engineering experience

Communication and influence

Technical reporting experience

Strategic thinking

COMAH/Major Hazards experience

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Control Engineering degree

Job description

DATS Recruitment Ltd. seeks an Experienced Specialist Inspector of Process Safety to regulate major hazard industries and influence safety standards across the UK, including COMAH environments.

You will inspect installations, assess risks, and collaborate with industry stakeholders to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. The role involves technical reporting, enforcement actions, and potentially acting as an expert witness at tribunals; a relevant degree and Chartered status with IET