Chemical Safety Engineer - SC Cleared

Wiltshire  ‐ Onsite
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Chemical Safety Engineer - SC

We currently have a requirement for a Chemical Safety Engineer to work on an exciting new contract for 6 months + with our leading client. The role is based in the Wiltshire. Applicants are required to hold a current SC clearance or higher.

Task Summary

  • Progression of the requirements for the Chemistry Centre and HELIOS relocation programme.
  • To determine the most appropriate standardised approach to Chemical Safety for our client and the most appropriate future Safety & Training Structure that will ensure the standardised approach remains fit for purpose.
  • In the longer term, the performance improvements within the chemical safety requirement would be informed by the achievements of this short-term support.

    Skills and Experience

    Essential

    • Relevant experience of working with hazardous substances and a working knowledge of the COSHH regulations and of engineering controls for preventing exposure to hazardous substances.
    • Ability to interpret statutory legislation and accepted best practice into standards for the organization and to advice and guide others on compliance with such standards.
    • Knowledge of tools and techniques for identifying, understanding, quantifying and controlling hazards and risks.
    • Ability to use information to make decisions.
    • Ability to share knowledge and expertise with colleagues and other stakeholders and to engage with others to mutual benefit.
    • A degree or equivalent in chemistry or a chemical science.
    • Must also possess, as a minimum, an NVQ Level 3 qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent

      Personal Attributes

      • Degree or equivalent in chemistry (or closely related subject).
      • Recognised QCA Level 3 qualification in occupational safety or better.
      • Experience of working with hazardous substances.
      • Ability to provide advice on safe systems for working with hazardous substances.
      • Working knowledge of engineering controls for preventing or controlling exposure to hazardous substances.

      RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £300!

      You will be required to hold a minimum of SC security clearance. If you do not hold an active SC or DV clearance please familiarise yourself with the vetting process before applying.

      Please forward your CV to apply by email to discuss this role further. We would be delighted to hear from you!

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      Start date
      ASAP/November/October 12
      Duration
      6 months
      From
      DataSource Computer Employment
      Published at
      02.10.2012
      Project ID:
      428152
      Contract type
      Freelance
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