The salary for this role is £38,500 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected 5 days a week, but flexible working requests are supported.
This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.
Role
We are looking for an Electromechanical Technician in the Tokamak Systems Unit. The role involves operating, upgrading, commissioning and maintaining plasma heating and current drive systems for MAST Upgrade, including vacuum, cooling, gas, electromagnetic and pressurised systems and beamline components. The jobholder will also support operations during commissioning and campaigns to deliver power to tokamak plasmas. Outstanding safety practices are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to routine maintenance, repair, improvement and upgrading of the electromechanical components of the MAST Upgrade plasma heating and current drive systems.
* Participate in the design, manufacturing, assembly and commissioning of various components of the plasma heating and current drive systems.
* Propose improvements that increase reliability and performance or simplify maintenance and/or operations.
* Act as Operator of the plasma heating and current drive systems on MAST Upgrade during commissioning and routine operations.
* Participate in fault-finding activities under the supervision of plant responsible officers and produce reports.
Qualifications
* HNC level in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or a lower level qualification, plus extensive relevant experience.
* Good knowledge of electrical systems, control and instrumentation, and computer systems.
* Ability to read engineering drawings and information.
* Experience working on activities where there are safety hazards (e.g., high voltage) and in producing and applying safe systems of work (risk assessments, operating instructions).
* Some experience working in operational teams on large experimental or high-technology systems is advantageous.
* Experience in vacuum, pressurised and cooling systems and understanding of electrical work.
Benefits
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% (if eligible).
* Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family-friendly policies.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, plus UK bank holidays.
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
Equal Opportunity Statement
UKAEA welcomes talented people from all backgrounds. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.
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