Job Title: Nuclear Safety Engineer Support Pay: £288.15 PAYE or £404.39 Location: Hybrid between HPC site & Aztec West/working from home Job ID: 1974 Job Purpose / Overview To support the development of the Operational Nuclear Safety capability for Hinkley Point C.
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This will include input during design, construction, commissioning, and the preparations for operation.
The Nuclear Safety Engineer will support the project to ensure that nuclear safety requirements are met and will strive to achieve world best practices identified by benchmarking with other industry leaders and industry programmes.
Principal Accountabilities Nuclear Safety Engineers at Hinkley Point C will be responsible for: Supporting the maintenance and development of the Operational and Hazard technical specifications by providing safety case expertise and advice Overseeing implementation of the nuclear safety case as a key project stakeholder Providing technical advice to the project on reactor physics, core physics testing and fuel management.
Providing oversight of management of nuclear safeguards and accounting of nuclear material Providing challenge to technical decision making in favour of nuclear safety Governance & oversight over matters relating to nuclear safety Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Understanding of Nuclear power operations Proven communication skills Ability to work to deadlines and within allocated budgets Pragmatism Desirable: Strong Computer literacy skills Understanding of Management systems Nuclear Power Plant Operations Safety Case knowledge Ability to provide an independent view on technical matters Qualifications & Experience Essential HND (or equivalent) as minimum in a science or engineering subject with subsequent industry experience, preferably degree qualified (or equivalent) desired- in a science or engineering subject in a relevant field.
Desirable Experience of interacting with nuclear regulators Experience in a light water nuclear power plant Experience with safety case compilation Familiar with Reactor Physics at a nuclear plant Key Attributes Inspiration: Demonstrates an open attitude, suggesting ideas and improvements to find better ways to do things.
Expresses points clearly and with confidence; Influences others by promoting the benefits of proposals.
Integrity: Upholds our values and ensures safety first in all actions; acts fairly, honestly and with integrity to help build trust.
Maintains composure and displays a professional and positive attitude.
Accepts all feedback positively and constructively.
Inclusion: Contributes to a positive working environment.
Works transparently and involves others to add value.
Respects others' views.
Supports others and co-operates to achieve wider goals.
Gets things done more effectively by operating as a team player.
Takes the initiative and ownership for delivery.
Takes responsibility for their personal development.
Impact: Takes ownership for achieving objectives and delivering to expectations and standards (time, quality and budget). xkybehq
Ensures safety first in all decision making; Reviews all the facts and analyses these to make timely decisions.
