JDO Equipment Engineer in Bridgwater

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We are seeking a JDO Equipment Engineer to join our team in HPC. Within this position you will be responsible for:

• Providing clarification of the deliverables necessary for the construction with the help of the Back Office (EPR E, EDVANCE, CNEPE).
• Gathering input data, analysing/updating hypothesis notes and loading description reports.
• Performing mechanical stresses analyses.
• Assessing equipment anchorage capacity.
• Potentially valve calculations.
• Proposing appropriate and proportionate modifications to equipment.
• Closing of open points and comments.
• Assessing and answering technical issues arising during manufacturing, construction works, erection.
• Assessing and integrating modifications arising after packages handed-over to JDO.
• Undertaking hand calculations and running anchorage macros to assess the feasibility of a proposed modification.
• Checking calculation notes and guide drawings subcontracted to external companies.
• Proposing improvements for studies not yet finalised.
• Maintaining Edvance’s QA procedures in delivering the design.
• Working with CAD designers/detailers in the preparation of the design drawings.
• Leading technical meetings with suppliers or any other necessary support entities.
• Interfacing with several stakeholders.
• Providing technical solutions to construction issues.
• Conducting analytical calculations.
• Managing multi-disciplinary topics with multiple stakeholders.
• Contributing to a high performing team in a fast-paced environment to support HPC construction.

The engineer should possess good interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. The engineer must have the ability to take a strategic view, manage a multiplicity of interfaces, summarise, be proactive, and meet commitments and deadlines. The engineer will be required to write clear well-presented technical documents and apply logical thinking.

Ideal experience for this position would include:

• Science, mechanical engineering degree.
• 0 to 10 years of experience in specification, design, procurement and installation of mechanical components.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisation, writing ability.
• Fluent English.
• Good organisational, writing and oral expression skills are essential.

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Knowledge of RCC-E code.
• French speaker is a bonus.
• Field experience.
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D design software.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of the HPC project or previous EPR.
• Experience in the management of transverse technical and contractual topics.
• Ability to prioritise, manage numerous interfaces, question and understand the imperatives of other downstream disciplines.
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.

This role will require BPSS Clearance.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays.
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance for employees.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover.
• Life assurance (4x salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income Protection.
• Professional Body Membership.
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.

Job location: United Kingdom, Bridgwater, Hinkley Point C.