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DSEAR Engineer - Electrical Inspector

Peterborough, GBFull-time£52k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10

Core

Subject Matter Expert ensuring compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) by inspecting electrical assets in hazardous areas and managing risk assessments.

Role type

Senior IC electrical inspector (hazardous areas)

Builds

Inspection reports, risk assessments, and compliance documentation for water recycling and supply sites

Domain

Water utility / Industrial safety / Electrical engineering

Required skills

Hazardous area electrical equipment inspection, DSEAR compliance, BS EN 60079 standards, ATEX principles, Intrinsically safe systems, Risk assessment, Thermography, Vibration analysis, Technical reporting

Preferred skills

Stakeholder engagement, Contractor proposal review, Design and construction support, Mentoring, Continuous improvement initiatives

Technologies

Thermography, Vibration analysis

Responsibilities

Carrying out detailed inspections of electrical equipment within hazardous area zones, Completing site inspections and risk assessments to identify ignition sources, Reviewing hazardous area classification reports and zone drawings, Using thermography and vibration analysis for preventative maintenance, Producing inspection reports and defect documentation, Identifying remedial requirements and supporting capital investment programmes, Reviewing contractor proposals and completed works, Supporting design and project delivery in line with CDM regulations, Providing technical guidance and mentoring to colleagues and teams, Supporting audits and competency assessments

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC