Electrical Engineer

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The salary range for this position is £57,854 to £63,248 (Grade 4A).

If you have any queries regarding the position itself please contact Stuart Dickinson. Please be aware that all new appointments will be made in-line with the PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions. Therefore, if you are not already on PLC ‘New’ terms & conditions and you are selected and accept this role, there will be changes made to your contractual terms. The terms and conditions of the role will be made clear in the offer letter. If you have any queries about the impact of applying for this role on your terms & conditions, pay, pension or benefits, please contact the HR Support Team.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career. We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible.

The Plant Engineer (Electrical) will report to the Engineering Manager, they shall provide assurance that all Electrical and Security maintenance 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.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance to the relevant sites engineering procedures associated with disciplined operations and maintenance.
• Responsible for constantly challenging the electrical/security maintenance processes on plant and ensuring plant is operated and maintained to appropriate standards.
• Primary interface with Design team on electrical changes to plant, including reviewing design change packages and installation and testing procedures.
• Responsible for reviewing electrical & security equipment parameters, trend analysis and improvements of plant, not only by trending but also industry wide best practice information.
• Provide advice on ageing plant (electrical and security equipment) and carry out appropriate condition assessment techniques to support UKNNL’s Asset Care program.
• Responsible for undertaking small scale Infrastructure improvement projects.
• Responsible for undertaking regular self-audits and task observations within their area of responsibility ensuring EHSS&Q standards are being maintained according to set procedures.
• Attend any forums (internal or external) as requested to keep abreast of best practices around other UKNNL Laboratories, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning.
• Assist the Engineering Manager in delivering the company values, they shall be expected to maintain a forward vision to develop and implement the best solutions in the best interest of the business.
• Provide assurance that all events or incidents within their area of responsibility are investigated thoroughly; ensure appropriate corrective actions have been discharged in a timely manner throughout the lifecycle of the event.
• Assist with the coaching and mentoring of the Engineering team as and when required.
• Assist in the delivery of maintenance and breakdown tasks through task supervision and SSoW Originator roles as required.

• Degree Qualified (electrical/Instrumentation discipline) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
• Strong communications 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.
• Required to become Authorised Person Electrical.
• Requirement to become appointed to the role of Senior Authorised Person Electrical.
• Required to become PMP Manager.
• Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor, task supervisor and SSoW Originator.
• Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency).

• 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.
• Ability to 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.