C E & I Engineer (Nuclear)

Reference: 1210586600

12th May 2008 at 11:03 BST by Simon Turner. Permalink.

We require several Control, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers for Nuclear Decommissioning & Refurbishments Projects within the Nuclear Sector. Leading onto New Build Design Projects.

Location

Risley Cheshire & Westlakes Cumbria

Rates

£30-£36.50 per hour

The Lead Engineer is principally a hands-on design based role with a degree of team leadership within discipline. The Lead Engineer can be responsible for delivering a package of work within a project within their discipline. Frequent liaison with other disciplines in the design team and the client would be expected. Lead engineers are the main interface between senior management and hands-on design.

• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications, primarily using AutoCAD and/or AMTECH • Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design • Check design calculations of designers and other engineers within the team • Actively contribute to design reviews, safety reviews (Risk Assessments and HAZOP’s) from technical standpoint • Preparation of technical specifications in liaison with client and project team • Produce design documentation throughout the design process including scope of works, method statements, risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation to comply with design standards, safety legislation/regulatory requirements and the needs of the client • Prepare installation, commissioning and operating documents • Planning and allocation of workload to other members of design team within discipline in order to deliver package of work Management of sub-contractors providing niche services to the design

The company encourages CPD. There is a structured approach for employees to gain either Chartered or Incorporated status. Other accreditations can be supported also. The principle adopted is that professional development is intended to improve the effectiveness of the individual’s ability to do their job.

Preferably degree qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline though not essential. Minimum HNC qualification or equivalent gained within a relevant discipline e.g. Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering. A full UK drivers licence is essential for this position as travelling between offices may be required.

• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position • Experience in nuclear is preferred but not essential. It is a requirement of the position to demonstrate experience gained in a similar position ideally from a highly regulated industry. This could be from but is not limited to Defence, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Automotive, Water or Food • Technical design experience in EC&I or EC&A will include conceptual design and design calculations • Understanding of 16th edition wiring regulations • It is a requirement to have experience of electrical design including cabling, sizing, control panel design, system design, power supply and distribution etc. knowledge of design standards and design based risk assessment would be an advantage Experience of leading teams within a project environment would be a distinct advantage.

• Technical EC&I knowledge (3) • Understanding of the Design process (3) • Team leadership skills and competencies (2) • Experience of highly regulated industry (2) Organisational skills (ability to plan, allocate work, meet deadlines) (2)