At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Welding Engineer, supporting cutting-edge nuclear projects in the UK.
- Company: Framatome, a leader in nuclear energy solutions with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, international experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable energy while working on world-class nuclear projects.
- Qualifications: Engineering degree with welding knowledge; English proficiency required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
Framatome, a subsidiary of EDF, designs, maintains, and installs components and fuels as well as control systems for nuclear power plants. With over 22,000 employees, we enable our clients to produce a cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy mix every day. We also develop solutions for the defence, nuclear medicine, and space sectors. Present in around twenty countries, Framatome brings together the expertise of passionate individuals who believe that nuclear energy is a future energy source.
As a responsible company, Framatome implements actions to train and support first professional experiences (Happy Trainees label), integrate all talents, including people with disabilities, work towards professional equality and diversity in our professions (94/100 on the gender equality index), and balance life and work.
The Business Unit Base Installée of Framatome offers a complete and innovative range of solutions and services to ensure the safety and competitiveness of existing and future nuclear fleets. As a world leader in the sector, the Base Installée BU is involved in the maintenance, modernisation, and extension of the operational lifespan of power plants. It also provides solutions for the construction and commissioning of new plants. Its portfolio of solutions and services contributes to the major challenges faced by electricity providers worldwide: improving the availability and competitiveness of their installations while enhancing safety conditions.
The mission will take place at the construction site of two nuclear power plants at Hinkley Point C in the United Kingdom, among the most significant construction sites in the world, within teams responsible for the preparation and technical monitoring of the assembly of Framatome's nuclear boiler scope.
The role of the welding engineer includes:
- Participating in the preparation of files for welding activities and control of the primary circuit.
- Addressing adaptations and non-conformities arising from the site and proposing solutions.
- Assisting engineers from other disciplines in resolving multidisciplinary issues.
- Clarifying and adapting technical specifications as necessary.
- Leading technical meetings with suppliers or other necessary support entities.
- Collecting welding feedback.
The welding engineer will work closely with the HPC Assembly Architect, the Primary Assembly Guarantee, and the Welding Guarantee. They will also have numerous interfaces with operational and technical teams on site.
Profile:
- Engineer IWE or Generalist with knowledge of welding and control topics.
- Technical English required.
- Knowledge of EUROCODE and/or RCCM and/or Standards.
- Basic understanding of IT tools (AUTOCAD, PDMS, Navisworks).
- Basic knowledge of the nuclear or industrial field.
- Ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
- Good relational and communication skills, ability to manage numerous interfaces, synthesis skills, practical sense, and initiative.
Location: United Kingdom, Bridgwater, Hinkley Point C
Occasional travel required.
Contract duration: 12 months
Minimum education level required: Bac+5
Minimum experience level required: Beginner
Job level: Student
Languages: English (Operational)
Additional information: Position subject to administrative investigation and export control authorisation.
VIE - IBC - HPC - Ingénieur soudage F/H in Bridgwater employer: Framatome
Framatome is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Avonmouth where innovation and safety are at the forefront of the nuclear energy sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including generous annual leave and private healthcare, and the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that power a sustainable future. Join a collaborative team of dedicated professionals who are shaping the energy transition and making a real impact on the world.
