Wood Commissioning is recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Risk Assessor (Commissioning) to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.
Key responsibilities will include
- Implementing a Fire Hazard Analyses (FHA) and Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) with inputs from relevant HPC project Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
- Assist the CommOps Fire safety lead regarding the Fire Safety Arrangements in Commissioning, including writing and owning Commissioning Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
- Support the facilitation and administration of the Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness Management Systems and Fire Safety Audit and Assurance
- Contribute to the implementation of the Commissioning fire safety strategy for Commissioning / Pre Operation / Maintenance areas
- Ensure the Fire Health and Safety Standards of the HPC project are consistently met while championing the HPC Way including its pillars in all activities undertaken
- Assist with communication of lessons learned/ toolbox talks/ fire safety moments across the CommOps
- Administrating and supporting regular site fire safety inspections and checks with Commissioning Fire safety Coordinator
- Assist the CommOps Fire safety Lead regarding undertaking of Fire Safety Assurance Audits, Inspections and other monitoring activities of both controlled areas and all site contractors to ensure compliance with site Fire Safety Standards and UK legislation
What makes you remarkable?
Expected
- Minimum Level 4 Fire Safety Qualification with an approved professional body i.e. Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) with a minimum of 2 years' experience
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Fire Safety
- Competent in using Microsoft applications and an aptitude to learn new software packages
- Hold CTC level security clearance or the ability to obtain this
- Detailed understanding of Fire Safety Legislation (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ("the Fire Safety Order"), Fire Safety Act 2021, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022) and codes of practice and the ability to interpret applicability to a range of different operating conditions and contexts
- You should hold an appropriate qualification e.g. H&S Diploma (NEBOSH) and accreditation to (or working towards) one of the Fire Risk Assessor National Register (i.e. IFSM, IFE, FRACS)
- Experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessment (FRAs) within a range of different CommOps and operating environments
- Ability to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation, both verbally and through written reports
Desirable
- Chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent
- IFE Membership and Qualification (or working towards full membership) in an internationally recognised engineering body
- Knowledge and experience of interfacing with the ONR or HSE
- Knowledge of national and international fire safety standards
- Experience in developing Fire Emergency Response Plans (FERPs) and associated documentation