Electrical Engineer

Job Introduction

The Plant Engineer (Electrical) will report to the Engineering Manager, they shall provide assurance that all Electrical activities are being undertaken in a safe and compliant manner, so as to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity; detail oriented, and is able to work to stringent deadlines.

Role Responsibility

• ·Responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant sites engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations & maintenance
• Responsible for constantly challenging the electrical maintenance processes on plant and ensuring plant is operated & maintained to appropriate standards
• Primary interface with Design team on electrical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing of equipment parameters, trend analysis and improvements of plant, not only by trending but also industry wide best practice information
• ·Provide advice on ageing plant and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support NNL’s Asset Care program
• ·Responsible for undertaking regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility ensuring EHSS&Q standards are being maintained according to set procedures
• ·Attend any forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other NNL Laboratories, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning
• ·Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering the company values, they shall be expected to maintain a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business
• ·Provide assurance that all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are investigated thoroughly, ensure appropriate corrective actions have been discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event
• Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as and when required

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills:

• Degree Qualified (electrical discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualifications
• Hold an Electrical craft apprenticeship
• Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification
• Safety Case awareness, demonstrable knowledge of nuclear Safety Mechanisms (SM), Safety Related (SR) and Safety Features (SF)
• Provide evidence of having initiative and ability to plan and direct own work and work independently
• Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations
• Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements

About the Company

NNL plays a key role in the UK and global nuclear industry. That means reducing the cost of clean-up and decommissioning, maintaining critical skills and attracting talented new people to the industry. We’re the only UK organisation with the skills, facilities and expertise to provide technical; support to all aspects of the nuclear industry. What’s more, we pride ourselves on offering quality, value and service to every one of our customers.

National Nuclear Laboratory