Job Description for Mechanical Plant Engineer:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
The Plant Engineer (Mechanical) will report to the Engineering Manager, providing assurance that all Mechanical activities are being undertaken in a safe and compliant manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes. The ideal candidate will be experienced in working in a regulatory capacity; detail-oriented and able to work to stringent deadlines.
Main Responsibilities for Mechanical Plant Engineer:
* Ensure compliance with relevant engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations and maintenance.
* Challenge mechanical maintenance processes on plant and ensure plant is operated and maintained to appropriate standards.
* Act as primary interface with Design team on mechanical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures.
* Review equipment parameters, conduct trend analysis, and implement improvements based on industry-wide best practices.
* Provide advice on ageing plant and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support NNL’s Asset Care program.
* Undertake small scale Infrastructure improvement projects.
* Conduct regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility, ensuring EHSS&Q standards are maintained according to set procedures.
* Attend forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other NNL Laboratories, sharing and implementing any learning.
* Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering company values, maintaining a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business.
* Ensure all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are thoroughly investigated; ensure corrective actions are discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event.
* Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as required.
Essential Criteria for Mechanical Plant Engineer:
* Degree Qualified (mechanical discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
* Strong communication skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
* Ability to demonstrate conservative decision-making, even in pressure situations.
* Demonstrable knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements.
* Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy, and resilience.
* Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.
* Requirement to become appointed as Safety Supervisor.
* Required to become Authorised Person Mechanical.
* Requirement to become appointed to the role of Senior Authorised Person Mechanical.
* Required to become PMP Manager.
* Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor.
* Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Mechanical Plant Engineer:
* Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
* A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility.
* Demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant.
* Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety-related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF).
* Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.
* Ability to become Appointed Person Lifting.
NNL isn’t just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It’s also a place where you’ll feel appreciated and valued. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong.
We also offer a range of employee benefits:
* Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage.
* NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%.
* Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays.
* Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK.
* Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions.
* Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes.
* Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges.
* Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly.
* Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
* Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury.
* Access to ‘Mydiscounts’ which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance.
* Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).
About The Company:
NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish – allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists.
NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.
This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, tackle climate change, help advance medical science, put things in space, answer the big questions, work with extraordinary materials, meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
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.
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