Compliance Engineer

Compliance Engineer – ATEX & Safety

About the Role

As part of the development of our international industrial activities, we are looking for a Compliance Engineer with expertise in ATEX, electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres, and regulatory compliance to strengthen our expertise in equipment and installation safety.

As a technical expert, you will be responsible for compliance reviews, certification management, and corrective action follow-up for equipment deployed across our sites in France and internationally.

You will work closely with Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS teams, suppliers, and local teams across our international sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. ATEX Compliance & Certification – Core Responsibilities

• Lead compliance reviews and certification management for equipment and installations located in explosive atmospheres.
• Ensure compliance with ATEX requirements and applicable IEC 60079 standards .
• Conduct design reviews and assess the compliance of equipment intended for hazardous areas.
• Identify explosion protection deficiencies, define corrective actions, and drive their closure.
• Support the certification process from design review through manufacturing audits, FAT/SAT, and verification of compliance during deployment at international sites.
• Review and validate compliance documentation and contribute to securing the approval and sign-off process for regulatory documents.

2. International Standards & Technical Compliance

• Interpret and apply the requirements of the IEC 60079 series and translate them into operational and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain a technical compliance framework applicable to projects in France and internationally.
• Develop technical specifications, checklists, templates, and training materials to standardize compliance practices.
• Support Engineering, Manufacturing, and suppliers in the implementation of regulatory and technical requirements.

3. International Project Management

• Provide technical support to international sites, including the UK, France, US, and Spain .
• Coordinate compliance activities with local teams and project stakeholders.
• Take local regulatory requirements into account while ensuring alignment with the Group's global safety baseline.
• Work effectively in an international and multicultural environment, with teams operating across different time zones.
• Contribute to the optimization of technical solutions and the reduction of costs associated with late-stage modifications or compliance remediation.

4. Risk Analysis & Fire Safety

• Participate in the identification of equipment-related risks and risks associated with new facilities.
• Organize or facilitate, depending on your level of expertise, risk assessment activities such as HAZOP, HAZID, and LOPA .
• Document risk assessment conclusions and drive the implementation and closure of corrective actions.
• Contribute to the compliance review of fire protection systems and fire risk management.
• Provide support on requirements related to NFPA standards.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field .
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ATEX and/or equipment compliance in explosive atmospheres .
• Strong experience applying the IEC 60079 series .
• Experience in fire safety is a plus.

Essential Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of ATEX regulations .
• Strong knowledge of IEC 60079 standards and their application to equipment design and compliance.
• Ability to analyze technical and certification documentation.
• Proven ability to identify non-conformities and define appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to conduct or lead compliance reviews and produce technical compliance assessments.
• Ability to identify equipment-related risks in the context of new facility projects.
• Professional working proficiency in English, with the ability to independently work with English-language standards, regulations, and certification documentation , and communicate effectively with international teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA standards and fire safety regulations.
• Experience facilitating HAZOP, HAZID, or LOPA studies.
• Experience managing or coordinating international teams.
• Previous experience within a certification or inspection organization such as TÜV, SGS, UL, Intertek, DEKRA, NEPSI, or Bureau Veritas .
• Certifications or qualifications in fire safety or industrial safety, such as NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Experience in the chemical, industrial, or lithium-ion battery sectors .

Personal Attributes

We are looking for a professional who can operate effectively in an international and complex environment, with:

• Strong coordination and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• A strong ability to drive actions and deliver results .
• Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to risk identification.
• Autonomy and rigor in managing regulatory and compliance matters.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance safety, compliance, cost, and delivery requirements .
• A strong results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will work in an international and multicultural environment within a fast-growing industrial organization, with regular interaction with Engineering, Manufacturing, EHS, suppliers, and local teams across multiple sites.

The role provides significant exposure to international projects, industrial safety challenges, and the development of a common Group-wide compliance framework .

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Industrial Safety, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical field .
• Minimum 5 years of experience in ATEX and/or equipment compliance in explosive atmospheres .
• Strong experience applying the IEC 60079 series .
• Experience in fire safety is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NFPA standards and fire safety regulations.
• Experience facilitating HAZOP, HAZID, or LOPA studies.
• Experience managing or coordinating international teams.
• Previous experience within a certification or inspection organization such as TÜV, SGS, UL, Intertek, DEKRA, NEPSI, or Bureau Veritas .
• Certifications or qualifications in fire safety or industrial safety, such as NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Experience in the chemical, industrial, or lithium-ion battery sectors .