Installations Officer - Control of Major Accidents Hazards (COMAH) - 19972
2
North West
Penrith , Preston , Warrington
Lutra House, Ghyll Mount, Richard Fairclough House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join our North West Hub Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) Regulatory team. The positions will either be based at our Preston or Penrith office or our Warrington office, however there is flexibility to work from home in both positions.
We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have practical industrial, consultancy or regulatory experience; who can apply their expertise in a pro-active regulatory role.
Your work will involve:
• Regulation of high hazard industrial sites under the COMAH regime across a range of sectors such as chemicals, oil and gas, innovative technologies and other manufacturing and storage facilities.
• Seeking assurance and compliance with the law that risks associated with major accident hazards to the environment are being properly identified and managed.
• Targeted inspections of operator risk management systems.
• Assessment of operator safety reports that demonstrate how the risks are controlled.
• Influencing and promotion of effective leadership in the management of major hazards to secure appropriate commitments and sustained improvement.
• Providing clear communication with site operators where compliance has not been achieved; what actions and measures are needed to achieve compliance and to what timescale.
We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for candidates who have practical industrial, consultancy or regulatory experience; who can apply their expertise in a pro-active regulatory role.
Your work will involve:
• Regulation of high hazard industrial sites under the COMAH regime across a range of sectors such as chemicals, oil and gas, innovative technologies and other manufacturing and storage facilities.
• Seeking assurance and compliance with the law that risks associated with major accident hazards to the environment are being properly identified and managed.
• Targeted inspections of operator risk management systems.
• Assessment of operator safety reports that demonstrate how the risks are controlled.
• Influencing and promotion of effective leadership in the management of major hazards to secure appropriate commitments and sustained improvement.
• Providing clear communication with site operators where compliance has not been achieved; what actions and measures are needed to achieve compliance and to what timescale.
We work across North West region in the regulation of COMAH establishments and in close collaboration with other regulators, particularly the Health and Safety Executive as a joint Competent Authority partner, agencies, government departments and industry bodies.
This is an exciting and challenging time as these industries transition towards a decarbonised future, particularly with the application of low carbon technologies in pursuit of Climate Change commitments.
This is an exciting and challenging time as these industries transition towards a decarbonised future, particularly with the application of low carbon technologies in pursuit of Climate Change commitments.
• You will be highly motivated with a proven ability to deliver results, innovate and work with others to achieve common goals.
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability to build positive, constructive working relationships and engage effectively with those we regulate, partner bodies, local communities and other relevant stakeholders.
• You will have a good working knowledge of process safety legislation, management principles, standards and techniques.
• You will have process safety knowledge and experience combined with well-developed problem solving, communications and influencing skills; preferably working in or regulating high hazard industry.
• You will be able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• You will hold an honours degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional institution is desirable. The Environment Agency supports professional development to achieve and maintain chartered status.
• You will be able to demonstrate your ability to build positive, constructive working relationships and engage effectively with those we regulate, partner bodies, local communities and other relevant stakeholders.
• You will have a good working knowledge of process safety legislation, management principles, standards and techniques.
• You will have process safety knowledge and experience combined with well-developed problem solving, communications and influencing skills; preferably working in or regulating high hazard industry.
• You will be able to demonstrate personal and professional integrity.
• You will hold an honours degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional institution is desirable. The Environment Agency supports professional development to achieve and maintain chartered status.
The role requires site visits and therefore a full UK driving licence is essential.
Level of security checks required - Security Check (SC) clearance.
We are committed to making our organisation as diverse as the environment and representative of the communities we serve. Our society and environment are changing, bringing us new challenges all the time. Above all, it’s your environment, so we want you to play a role in its protection. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, not only in the landscape but also to people’s lives
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Male (Installations Team Leader) (holly.male@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Helen Conlin (COMAH Senior Specialist) (helen.conlin@environment-agency.gov.uk).
Level of security checks required - Security Check (SC) clearance.
We are committed to making our organisation as diverse as the environment and representative of the communities we serve. Our society and environment are changing, bringing us new challenges all the time. Above all, it’s your environment, so we want you to play a role in its protection. This is your opportunity to make a real difference, not only in the landscape but also to people’s lives
For more information or an informal discussion about the role please contact Holly Male (Installations Team Leader) (holly.male@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Helen Conlin (COMAH Senior Specialist) (helen.conlin@environment-agency.gov.uk).
12/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Please describe your scientific knowledge and understanding of process hazards, risks and environmental harm potential and how these can be prevented and mitigated.
Influences and Persuades Others
In relation to a process hazard, please describe an occasion where you have persuaded someone or a group to take a different course to which they originally intended. How did you go about persuading them?
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of when you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your drive to meet targets and your ability to prioritise and manage resources.
a full UK driving licence is essential.
Chartered status or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional institution is preferred.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.