Dsear Advisor

Job Introduction
Landmarc Support Services are currently looking to recruit a DSEAR Advisor to join the team at West Tofts near Thetford in Norfolk.

The primary function role is to act as the regional technical lead on DSEAR. Being responsible for ensuring the implementation of all management controls to meet the requirements of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR) at all sites throughout the East Region. The Secondary function is to support the Built Estate Delivery advisor in Appointed Person (AP) coordination and built estate functions.

The post will be based at West Tofts Camp (IP26 5EP), near Thetford and regular travel will be required across the East region, to include sites in Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex and Northamptonshire. There is a degree of flexibility in the role, and hybrid working options are available.

Main Responsibilities
- Ensuring that a DSEAR Risk Assessment has been conducted and an Explosion Protection Document compiled and that both remain current for each facility at which an explosive atmosphere may exist
- Ensuring that the control measures identified by the risk assessment are implemented and that processes are followed
- Ensuring that Risk Assessments and associated processes are updated when new products and new processes are introduced
- Ensuring that for any tests, maintenance, inspection or works or visits carried out in areas or where DSEAR applies that approved Risk Assessments and Method Statement (RAMS) for the activities are suitable and sufficient
- Ensuring Landmarc are adhering to the DSEAR requirements as described in Call Off Schedule 30 (Health and Safety) and JSP375
- Drawing up and test DSEAR emergency procedures on an annual basis for any one site / installation, in conjunction with client staff.
- Delivering and monitoring employee training in DSEAR awareness as appropriate to individual staff roles
- Monitoring the conducting of inspections of plant and equipment on assets at which a risk of an explosive atmosphere exists.
- Compilation and maintenance of the Hazardous Area Equipment Register and ensuring this remains current on the Common Data Environment
- Supporting the conduct of regulatory inspections and audits of DSEAR facilities
- Support the Build Estate Delivery Advisor with other tasks within post holders capabilities
- Represent the Company, as required, in dealings with the client and senior level stakeholders
- To be a responsible member of the regional management team supporting other team members as required carrying out activities including, but not limited to, investigations, auditing, training, creating reports and analysing management information.
- You will be an accomplished facilities management professional with a minimum of 5 years’ experience at managerial level in a planned maintenance / hard FM services or Health & Safety management role
- You will have demonstrated the ability to develop policies, procedures and technical implementation documents from a standing start
- You will be able to chart an effective business strategy for asset management in an environment where the way ahead is not always clear or established, making recommendations to the Management Committee
- Familiarity with DSEAR Regulations and the process of conducting or commissioning DSEAR Risk Assessments (desirable)
- Ability to create new systems and procedures and proactively establish the DSEAR management regime, where required
- Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation as it applies to the Facilities Management industry
- Have strong written, verbal and presentational communication skills
- Willingness to travel throughout your respective Region, with the potential for wider travel within the UK
- Must hold Valid UK Driving Licence (essential)
- You will be an accomplished facilities management professional with a minimum of 5 year’s experience at managerial level in a planned maintenance / hard FM services or Health & Safety management role.
- You will have the character and ability to create new systems and procedures and proactively establish the DSEAR management regime, where required
- You will be able to drive and have the capability and willingness to travel throughout your respective Region, with the potential for wider travel within the UK

What you know - desirable
- Familiarity with DSEAR Regulations and will be familiar with the process of conducting or commissioning DSEAR Risk Assessments
- Familiarity with SFG 20 and planned maintenance systems
- Familiarity with Maximo
- Familiarity with the Defense Estate and JSP375
- Familiarity with government contracts
- Compex trained

What you can do
- You will have demonstrated the ability to develop policies, procedures and technical implementation documents from a standing start
- You will have strong written, verbal and presentational communication skills

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