Nuclear Safety Engineer in Bristol

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Principal Nuclear Safety Engineer to support delivery of safety artefacts for a key client within the Defence industry.

Please note that this role is for Contract or Permanent.

Responsibilities

• The Safety Engineer will typically produce the following deliverables and outputs;
• Safety Case reports and associated documentation.
• Safety Management Plans.
• Hazard Logs and associated reports.
• Assessment of supplier safety compliance, in accordance with legislative and contractual safety requirements.
• Safety analysis activity reports such as Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA) and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Safety input to life-cycle management core engineering processes, design reviews (e. g. PDR and CDR).
• Provide safety SME input to Systems projects.
• Production of nuclear reports to support, site, facility or equipment safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent education with relevant experience.
• Applications are also welcomed from individuals with significant demonstrable experience who don’t hold formal qualifications.
• CEng or demonstration that working towards chartership.
• Member of a relevant institution, or relevant experienced and capable to register with Engineering Council

Essential skills

• The Safety Engineer will be required to have the following skills and experience;
• Experience supporting Nuclear Safety Case work within either the Civil or Defence
• The development of Safety Case reports, assessing Safety Case validity and safety assurance including ALARP assessments and providing Safety Argument for Design Authority Approval
• Ability to author Safety Case documentation, collate supporting evidence.
• Production of Safety Case reports.
• Participate and lead HAZID and HAZOP sessions.
• Comprehensive experience of hazard and risk management processes.
• Performing functional safety analysis using recognised methods.
• Risk Management, including Hazard Logs, Hazard Identification and Hazard Analysis.
• Performing Functional Hazard Analysis (FHA).
• System Safety Analysis; e. g. Fault Tree Analysis, Bow Tie Analysis.
• An understanding of system development lifecycle against the standard 'V-model' from concept to disposal
• Assessing supplier safety compliance, in accordance with legislative and contractual safety requirements.
• A clear understanding of either Licensed site conditions or Authorised conditions
• Experience working with Nuclear regulation (either, DNSR or ONR)
• Development of Probabilistic and Deterministic Safety Arguments
• Desired skills
• Mo D standards Def Stan 00-56, 00-51 and Def Stan 00-55.
• Software Safety assurance.
• Experience with Systems Engineering tools such as Enterprise Architect and DOORS is desirable.
• Compilation of Safety Arguments using Goal Structuring Notation (GSN) is desirable.
• Experience with auditing safety work IAW ISO 9001
• Experience with COMAH & DSEAR
• An understanding of materials regulations which may include REACH, Ro HS.
• What do I need before I apply
• Valid SC Clearance. Sole UK Nationality.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
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As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to

• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive