Overview
As a specialist EC&I inspector in the Energy Division, you regulate offshore oil, gas, pipelines, and related operations, ensuring safe electrical, control, instrumentation, and cyber security practices. You’ll assess safety cases, conduct inspections and investigations, and provide expert guidance to improve standards. The role blends field offshore work with onshore assessments, shaping sector-wide safety outcomes.
Pay / Benefits
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- flexible working options
- generated annual leave (185–222 hours depending on service)
- family-friendly policies
- carer-friendly policies
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Responsibilities
- Assess safety cases and determine adequacy of demonstrations
- Lead investigations of incidents or complaints within a multidisciplinary team
- Perform offshore/onshore inspections and issue enforcement actions based on risk
- Conduct EC&I inspections covering functional safety, EX equipment, Fire & Gas, Process Control, and ESD
- Carry out Cyber Security inspections for Major Hazard risks
- Prepare technical reports and expert evidence for legal proceedings
- Provide expert advice on EC&I, OT cyber security and health and safety matters
- Represent HSE on standards committees (e.g., JPEL/18, Energy Institute, ATEX, IEC61511) and stakeholder groups
Key requirements
- Extensive practical experience in safety-related EC&I engineering and OT cyber security in offshore major hazard oil & gas
- Deep knowledge of offshore engineering and industrial cyber security standards (IEC 61511, IEC 62443)
- Experience advising on compliance with relevant legislation, standards and good practice for EC&I and OT cyber security
- Functional safety certification (e.g., TÜV FS Engineer) or equivalent experience in safety instrumented systems
- OT/IACS cyber security knowledge and certifications (e.g., CISSP, GICSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ISA/IEC 62443 Cyber Security Expert)
- Ability to analyse complex technical information and communicate findings to influence improvements
- Independent engineering judgement for risk assessments and safety-critical systems
- Strong report writing, presentations and stakeholder communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Analytical thinking
- Clear communication
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- IEC 61511 (Functional Safety)
- IEC 62443 (OT/IACS cyber security)
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Offshore Electrical & Control Systems Engineer – Control & Instrumentation and Cyber Security (Band 3/SEO) in Bootle employer: Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for HM Specialist Inspectors to contribute to public safety while developing their expertise in Electrical, Control, and Cyber Security. With a strong commitment to employee growth, HSE provides tailored learning and development, flexible working options, and a supportive culture that values inclusion and diversity. Located across various regions in the UK, including Scotland and the South West, HSE ensures a rewarding work-life balance with competitive pay and generous benefits, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
Contact Details:
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