Alarms System Implementation Specialist

Minimum Requirement: We require an alarms specialist with proven understanding and tactical experience of EEMUA 191 who can adapt the site wide alarm’s philosophy and policy to the specific needs of high hazard buildings and facilities. They will be responsible for producing clear, relevant, and detailed working documents for each facility, enabling operators to correctly understand and implement compliant alarms management procedures tailored to their environment. The role requires someone who is highly proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working effectively across diverse individuals, teams, and operational contexts.

Design and deliver a comprehensive implementation plan that addresses both immediate and long-term organisational needs. This will include the systematic upskilling of existing personnel to ensure they possess the competence required to support effective alarms management across the entire laboratory. This planned capability uplift is critical to establishing a sustainable, lab wide model that meets Dstl’s safety, legal, and compliance obligations.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable knowledge and hands on experience of industrial alarm and control systems, including, but not limited to, Trend, Vista, Schneider Systems, EcoStruxure, and Saulter Systems. The individual must be able to interpret, configure, and optimise these platforms to support effective alarms management, ensure system integrity, and enable compliant operation across complex laboratory environments.

Essential:
o Alarm systems background
o Stakeholder management skills
o Strong leadership and communication skills
o Policy or Process Implementation background
o Working knowledge or awareness of EEMAU Publication 191 & Knowledge of DSEAR and HS&EP requirements – Desirable

-No hybrid working

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.