ATEX Inspector

OCU Hornbill (Part of the OCU Group)currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced AtexInspector. As we continue to grow through 2024 this has provided uswith an opportunity to grow and develop our team based in andaround Canvey Island.

You will be responsible forconducting thorough Hazardous and safe area inspections identifyingpotential hazards providing recommendations for risk reductionperforming remedial repairs where necessary and ensuring adherenceto ATEX directives and regulations to maintain a safe workingenvironment.

Duties andResponsibilities:

• Performcomprehensive inspections on hazardous equipment facilities andworkplaces to clients schedules and to ensure compliance withclassification and BS EN 60079 Standards record and certifyfindings.
• To support and carry out departmentalproject work.
• Carrying out general electricaland instrumentation installation maintenance and remedial repairswhere necessary.
• Adhere to and prepareappropriate risk assessments and method statements in order tocomplete the work safely.
• Test and evaluateelectrical circuits and equipment to determine its suitability foruse in hazardous areas. Ensure compliance with ATEX requirementsand maintain accurate equipment certificationrecords.
• Inspect electrical systems equipmentand components to identify hazards defects and the need foradjustment or repair and to ensure compliance withcodes.
• Diagnose malfunctioning equipment usingtest equipment and hand tools and locate the cause ofbreakdown.
• Disassemble remove clean and replacedefective parts where applicable and reassemble replace and testnew equipment.
• Prepare detailed and accurateinspection reports documenting findings recommendations andcorrective actions required to ensure compliance with ATEXstandards. Maintain accurate records of inspections andcertifications.
• Monitor compliance with ATEXdirectives national regulations and internal safety policies.Provide guidance and support to ensure continuous improvement andadherence to best practices.
• Participate intoolbox talks with site staff.
• Participate inregular training as required to maintain and/or develop competencylevels.
• Any other tasks as reasonably requiredin relation to yourrole.

Key Skills andExperiencerequired:

• Must haveundergone a registered apprenticeship or undergone some equivalentmethod of training and have had practical training in electricalinstallation work.
• Must have obtained an NVQLevel 3 in electrical installation work.
• Musthold a valid CompEx 0104 qualification.
• Musthave 2 years experience working as an Electrician subsequent to thesatisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to theapplication for this grade.
• Must have athorough understanding of ATEX directives and applicable safetystandards i.e. BS EN 60079.
• Experience ofproject and maintenance processes at Gas or Petrochemicalfacilities would beadvantageous.
• Instrumentation experience wouldbeadvantageous.

CompanyInformation:

Established in 1994OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineeringcontractors in the UK with a long successful track record indelivering customerfocused civil engineeringsolutions.

Working directly with many of thecountrys leading bluechip power water telecoms and rail clients weare looking for the very best talent to join our growingteam.

We pride ourselves on empowering ouremployees and offering opportunities for them to take control oftheir own personal development and career progression in asupportive environment.

We believe that beingsuccessful is a choice.

We choose to besuccessful.

We are OCU One CompanyUnited.

We celebrate difference andappreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join usto be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in ourworkplace.