Process Operations Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority

South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

42858.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Support, Design, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, Operation, Document Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Planning, Organizing, Time Management, Risk Assessment, Quality Management, Team Collaboration, Safety Requirements

Industry

Research Services

Description

Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays Wide range of career development opportunities A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Job Description This role can be based at can any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. The position of Process Engineer sits within the TFC Tritium Services Group. Our facilities are responsible for recycling tritium and the detritiation of exhaust gases from the JET Fusion Reactor or tritium containing experimental gloveboxes. The Group seeks individuals to complete work to a high standard according to established technical management processes and deliver solutions of engineering integrity commensurate with nuclear operations Key Accountabilities: Provide technical support in the design, build, installation, test, commissioning and operation of tritium compatible fuel cycle systems, processes, and associated equipment. Identify and apply appropriate research, design, development, testing, inspection, and evaluation to decide on suitable engineering solutions in complex and representative environments. Prepare reports/data and documentation and present research findings through appropriate meetings and forums, and guide on relevant follow-up actions as defined by the project requirements. Coordinate timely and relevant procurement for equipment, components, and materials as and when appropriate, ensuring value for money and budget compliance. Additional Responsibilities: Prepare Work Control Packs (WCP), including Risk Assessments (RA) and Method Statement (MS) documentation for work onsite Maintain system records and design baseline including design, construction, operation, function via manuals, handbooks, maintenance history, P&IDs, work control packs and associated documentation. Communicate to staff via face to face or online presentations, provide technical reports where required. Adapt communication style to suit a broad range of situations and receivers. Work in accordance with UKAEA policy and undertake any other reasonable tasks or duties requested by your manager. Qualifications Essential Qualified to HNC/Degree level (or equivalent) in an engineering or scientific discipline and/or prior experience in the design, commissioning and/or operation of experimental equipment and/or plant. Demonstrable experience with document management systems and/or technical control documentation Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills Good planning, organising and time management skills including the ability to prioritise the workload Desirable Understanding of radioactive materials or other hazardous materials including procedural and safety requirements. Experience of supervising work Experience of quality management systems in a technical environment. Chartered engineer or scientist or be able to demonstrate working at that level. Experience of system and process simulations to demonstrate feasibility including operational safety and efficiency, controls, risks, limitations, accessibility, and any other applicable requirements. Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams. Additional Information A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/ We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Responsibilities

The Process Operations Engineer will provide technical support in the design, build, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation of tritium compatible fuel cycle systems. They will also prepare reports and coordinate procurement for equipment and materials.