Senior C&I Maintenance Technician

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations and research sites. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at a hydroelectric plant. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace.

About the role:

Hinkley Point A is a 19.4-hectare site which is currently undergoing decommissioning. Upcoming projects for Hinkley Point A include:

• Build and commission various waste plant to retrieve, encapsulate, condition, and store the site’s intermediate level radioactive waste (ILW).
• Continued retrievals of solid ILW.
• Demolition and de-planting of various plant and equipment to enable installation of new equipment and facilities.
• Operation of waste facilities to retrieve, process, condition and passivate ILW until a Geological Disposal Facility is made available.
• Continued low level waste (LLW) shipments to support site operations, including the processing of legacy wastes.
• Ongoing Asset Management, Maintenance and Compliance activities.
• Upon transfer of the AGR fleet, collaborate with Hinkley Point B to support decommissioning of the two AGR reactors.
• Plan for the deplant of the reactors in future years.

Do you have experience fault finding, repairing, and carrying out preventative maintenance on control and instrumentation systems such as pressure, level, temperature, flow, PLCs, alarms? If yes, then this role could be for you.

The NRS team onsite are responsible for the safe and efficient decommissioning of Hinkley Point A Nuclear Power Station. With additional plant coming online, we are recruiting a Senior Maintenance Technician (Control & Instrumentation). You will be part of a dynamic and flexible team, capable of meeting the delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance tasks on time and to a high standard. You will also be required to carry out fault finding investigation and repairs for a variety of plant and equipment including various retrieval, conditioning, processing and storage facilities on site.

Please note the contractual working hours are Monday - Thursday, 07.25 - 17.00. Perfect for someone looking for a four-day working week.

Key Deliverables:

• Undertakes assigned tasks within the Maintenance Team, having full regard to Site Licence requirements, Statutory Regulations and Company and Location Directives, Procedures and Safety Rules.
• Carries out routine preventative maintenance and breakdown investigations and repairs of a variety of C&I systems.
• Calibration and fault finding of process instrumentation including pressure, flow, temperature, level measurement and PLC control.
• Examining plant faults to identify causes and propose solutions. Where necessary this will be in the form of written reports.
• Carrying out engineering of work order cards (work instructions) and preparing risk assessments.
• Carrying out data analysis and where appropriate advising on requirements for additional work e.g. condition monitoring.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience in a practicing C&I maintenance role in an industrial environment (essential).
• NQF Level 3 or equivalent in C&I related qualification (essential).
• Relevant knowledge of radiological and nuclear related plant including relevant safety standards and procedures (desirable).
• Relevant knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures (essential).

Benefits Package:

• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year).
• This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service, and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service.
• You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.

Additional Information:

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance. There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.