Mechanical Field Engineer

Project Overview

Known as one of the four most hazardous buildings in Western Europe, the Sellafield Pile Fuel Cladding Silo (PFCS) was commissioned in 1952 to safely store radioactive cladding—pieces of metal tubes used for uranium fuel rods in some of the UK’s earliest nuclear reactors. The UK government has partnered with Bechtel Cavendish Nuclear Solutions to deliver a system that will allow Sellafield to retrieve the decades‑old waste, package it safely, and dispose of it permanently. The project is part of a UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority program to decommission nuclear storage facilities dating to the early 1950s. The project entails the detailed design, procurement, manufacture, works testing, delivery to site, installation and commissioning of a complex system for cutting access holes into the silo that include shielded access doors, a robotic waste retrieval arm, waste transporters, and repackaging plants. The team also is utilizing virtual reality and mockup training facilities to enhance operations.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project Field Engineer, the Mechanical Field Engineer will provide technical support to the works being undertaken, to enable completion of the work in accordance with the programme and approved design drawings and specifications. This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Work Planning & Packaging: Supports and coordinates subcontract field activities and coordinates with the appropriate site management on activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Material Management: Initiates requisitions for field purchases. Prepares quantity takeoffs of field purchased material and equipment.
• Quantities: Tracks progress of assigned subcontracts and provides input to project schedules and cost reports.
• Safety / Quality Control: Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely. Ensures housekeeping and cleanliness of the project. Verifies material quality, workmanship, and assures results meet quality requirements based on codes, specifications, and design drawings. Ensures work methods planned and executed safely. Ensures compliance with contract documents.
• Technical: Proactively considers continuous learning or shows interest to pursue appropriate learning activities. Provides technical administration and supervision of assigned subcontracts.
• System Turnover Coordinator: Coordinates with construction management on priorities and strategies for subcontracted work: schedules walkdowns for the scope, validates punch list for the scope, ensures inspection records are completed and submitted for the scope, coordinates with direct hire supervision.
• STR/Subcontract Coordinator: Reviews and approves inspection test plans. Coordinates reviews of subcontractor submittals. Develops daily reports of subcontractor progress and performance. Reviews and approves subcontractor invoices, monitors field activities, and coordinates technical oversight, monitors subcontract budget. Assists in processing of change orders, requests for information, and field change documentation.

Education And Experience Requirements

Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8‑10 years of relevant experience or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Experience working in an operational environment, in a highly regulated industry. Temporary works coordinator experience. SMSTS.

Desirable

IOSH. Sellafield experience. Black card – CSCS or equivalent.

Total Rewards / Benefits

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