Overview
Burghfield, near Reading, Berkshire. Full Time onsite – 8 – 5 Monday to Thursday, 8 – 3 Friday. Fixed Term Contract till December 2025, possibility of extension or transfer to other projects. Commissioning Engineer to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading. Security clearance will be required; due to site restrictions we can only consider British nationals who have not worked outside the UK in the last 5 years.
NG Bailey have a vacancy for a Commissioning Engineer to join us on a nuclear project in Burghfield near Reading.
Core responsibilities
* Supervise onsite commissioning activities to ensure safe, compliant, and accurate testing is achieved.
* Write and review Commissioning procedures and Safe System of Work for suitability of the activity.
* Prepare and submit Commissioning Documentation for presentation to the Testing & Commissioning Panel for review and approval.
* Identify dangerous occurrences before they happen (e.g., no shielding on moving parts or live terminals) and implement control measures.
* Plan onsite commissioning activities including having an approved commissioning procedure, an approved Safe System of Work, and coordination with other working parties including attending site planning meetings.
* Ensure system and area boundaries for testing are pre-established with any boundary isolations in place and coordinated with the system AP (Authorised Person).
* Organise test equipment.
* Ensure the initial state of plant is as expected in the commissioning document.
* Deliver pre-start briefings to the entire working party including client witnesses so testing requirements and roles are understood to achieve safe, compliant commissioning.
* Ensure the commissioning document and Safe System of Work are followed by all involved in the activity.
* Witness and close out commissioning activities through to client acceptance.
* Seek approval, apply, record, monitor and remove the application of Temporary Commissioning Aids.
* Raise commissioning reservations and seek guidance from the commissioning manager or engineering support when a system does not operate as expected or defects are found during commissioning.
* Ensure the final state of plant configuration post-commissioning is as expected in the commissioning document or as agreed with the commissioning manager.
* Maintain a forward-thinking, can-do attitude.
* Plan and arrange commissioning activities in accordance with the master programme.
* Liaise with project managers representatives.
* Manage and set to work specialist commissioning contractors.
What we’re looking for
* Previous relevant experience in commissioning roles, preferably within regulated industries, with a Mechanical or Electrical bias.
* A meticulous focus on quality and safety (in particular nuclear safety culture).
* Capability to obtain SC security clearance through the national vetting authority (if not already held).
* CSCS card in relevant field.
Next Steps
As a business, we’re on a journey to build a culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll outline the recruitment process ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is valued; we will ensure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
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