PIE Technician

Job Introduction

The role requires the successful candidate to take measurements and record observations of irradiated nuclear fuel in support of reactor safety cases and improvement of reactor operating conditions. The role also requires the individual to maintain equipment for the measurement of physical properties of irradiated fuel materials.

Role Responsibility

• To carry out remote handling operations in B13 to deliver well defined EDF work packages in as instructed by the Fuel PIE team manager
• Undertake remote examinations, including the use of digital photography and micro/macroscopy 
• Operate and maintain experimental equipment used to measure the physical dimensions and properties of irradiated samples
• Develop new equipment and techniques for measurement and analysis
• Maintain logbooks and record sheets for sample testing and traceability
• Input data into spreadsheets
• Ensure all work is always completed safely and accurately maintaining traceability and quality 
• Communicate with staff across teams

The Ideal Candidate

• GCSE Grade C or above in English, Maths and Science
• Ability to become a classified radiation worker
• SC Cleared (or ability to become so)
   

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

National Nuclear Laboratory