Ref: SYN-47336

EX Certification Engineer

• Location Wales, Wrexham
• Sector Engineering
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £50000 - £65000 per annum

EX Certification Engineer
📍 Location: Wrexham
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time
💷 Salary: £40k-£50k 

🔎 Overview Syntech Recruitment are working with a client who are looking for a skilled and motivated EX Certification Engineer to support the assessment, testing, and certification of equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. This role plays a vital part in ensuring products meet international hazardous area compliance standards, including ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and the IECEx scheme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a highly experienced team at the forefront of explosion protection and safety compliance across global markets.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of equipment to ensure compliance with ATEX, IECEx, and other hazardous area standards.
• Perform detailed technical assessments and conformity evaluations for EX equipment.
• Interpret and apply IEC 60079 series standards and other relevant regulatory documents.
• Liaise with manufacturers to support their compliance journey from design to certification.

📚 Requirements ✅ Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in IECEx/ATEX certification within a testing or notified body environment.
• Familiarity with product compliance processes for explosive atmospheres.

⚙️ Technical Skills

• In-depth understanding of IEC 60079 standards for explosion protection.
• Practical knowledge of Ex protection concepts such as:
  • Flameproof (Ex d)
  • Intrinsic Safety (Ex i)
  • Pressurization (Ex p)
  • Encapsulation (Ex m)

🌟 What’s On Offer

• Work with a respected organization in the hazardous area compliance sector.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance.
• Opportunities for international travel.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and cross-disciplinary learning.
• Medical insurance and pension scheme.
• Exposure to leading-edge explosion protection technology.

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