Piping Calculations Engineering Specialist
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Piping Calculations Engineering Specialist
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Non fixed term
Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase. The Installed Base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide. With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”
EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a venture between EDF and Framatome (Subsidiaries of Edvance), an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. Spearhead of the French nuclear industry, it aims through its objectives and challenges of economic competitiveness and performance, to position itself sustainably in nuclear markets internationally and those of the renewal of the French fleet.
Due to the ongoing growth of our project, we are looking to recruit a Piping Calculations Engineering Specialist to join our HPC team.
The Piping Calculation Engineer Specialist, with a preference for candidates holding a Ph.D., is tasked with ensuring the proper design of the pipe network and associated supports through the execution of piping calculations. Additionally, they play a supportive role for other team engineers.
Piping Calculation Activities will include:
* Gathering input data, analysing/updating hypothesis notes and loading description reports
* Performing the piping flexibility calculations and calculation of piping support
* Analysing the mechanical behaviour of the piping network with respect to the codified criteria
* Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications in case the sizing criteria are not met
* Producing technical assessment notes
* Producing the calculation notes
Piping calculation activities are in strong interfaces with the other disciplines of Edvance in Bristol, France and Germany. Management of interfaces with other disciplines includes:
* Preparation of Loading description report in relation with system activities
* Validation of civil work interfaces
* Validation of layout changes
* Verification of equipment nozzle interfaces
Profile
To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience are essential:
* PhD in mechanics
* Mechanical simulation as finite element
* Prior experience with a finite element tool is essential for this position
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong mechanical knowledge (modal analysis, static analysis, etc.)
* Experience of working in a nuclear environment
The following experience is desirable:
* Experience in previous EPR or other nuclear projects
* Experience of UK design context and regulatory processes
* High level of technical coordination
* Experience in ANSYS and in calculation of special piping components (fixed point, endplates)
* Experience in RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculation
* Knowledge of RCC-M code (section C3650 at least) and understanding of damage mode
* Knowledge of CALTUY/Pipestress
* First experience in piping calculation 5 years minimum
At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.
Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.
Job location
United Kingdom
Travel
25%
Minimum level of education required
Ph.D.
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Background checking required?
Yes
Reference number
2024-15246
Publication date
1/10/2024
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