Plant Engineer

Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) is the new brand of Magnox Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of 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. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About the role
Hear from the Hiring Manager
“_NRS has an exciting portfolio of projects across the fleet with many decades of work on our forward plan. Every project has unique and interesting challenges requiring sound engineering judgement, teamwork and project delivery excellence. Many of our projects are world first decommissioning challenges and attract interest from the wider decommissioning community. Some examples include – the decommissioning of the world’s first high temperature helium cooled reactor using laser cutting and remote operations at Winfrith; the removal of 8 1000Te heat exchangers from the primary circuit at Dungeness and subsequent smelting; the isolation, asbestos removal & demolition of the Sizewell A turbine Hall; the removal of the graphite core at Trawsfynydd, which will be the largest ever reactor core decommissioning activity worldwide._
Oldbury is a nuclear site that finished generating electricity in 2012 and is currently in the decommissioning phase.
Oldbury was the first nuclear site to have a concrete pressure vessel. When fully operational, the site was capable (on a typical day) of producing 435MW of electricity, enough to meet the needs of a city one and a half times the size of Bristol.
Current work includes: -

• Decommissioning work within the ponds building making it ready for care and maintenance.
• Isolating the turbine hall electrically and mechanically to allow bulk asbestos strip and demolition.
• Construction of new buildings to support decommissioning activities, e.g. the advanced vacuum drying system (AVDS).
• Retrieval, packaging and conditioning of operational Intermediate Level Waste (sludges, resin and FED) and consignment to the Interim Storage Facility at Berkeley.
• Continuation of low level waste shipments.
• Ongoing Asset Management, Maintenance and Compliance activities.
• Preparations for the demolition of the Oldbury Technical Centre adjacent to site.

Could you be our next Plant Engineer trained as a Senior Authorised Person? This role would suit an engineer with an interest in developing their safety knowledge, technical writing skills and radiological awareness. You'll have the opportunity to train as a Senior Authorised Person and support the Oldbury Decommissioning Programme by ensuring safety from plant-related hazards in accordance with the company’s safety rules (electrical, mechanical and radiological).
Your training will encompass a range of authorisations relating to a variety of systems. You'll work closely with a team of six SAPs to develop your skills and support this important environmental remediation project.”
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
You'll provide safety, compliance, infrastructure and project support by supervising the operation of Plant items in accordance with legislative requirements and Company Procedures.

• Prepare and issue safety documents in accordance with Company safety rules.
• Operate the Plant in accordance with Site Licence requirements, ensuring that the plant is operated within defined operating limits and routine testing is carried out to the required programme.
• Understand the existing plant operating status and expected plant operating requirements.
• Identify problems arising on plant and ensure that they are investigated, and remedial actions put in place.
• Maintain compliance at all times with the Nuclear Site Licence and other statutory requirements.
• Conduct general inspections of the plant. Ensure positive identification of hazards and risk assessments around the site and for work activities.
• Ensure work areas are maintained and any remedial action carried out in a timely manner to the site standards.
• The post holder may be required to fulfil a role in the Site Emergency Scheme.

Qualifications and Experience
We also welcome applications for those looking to develop and therefore may not meet all the essential criteria for the role stated below. In these circumstances there may be a lower grade offered for a development opportunity. The successful candidate would be considered on a case by case basis and supported with a PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable a clear path for progression into the role.
Essential: -

• An HNC qualification or above in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Sufficient knowledge of the operational aspects of Mechanical, Electrical and Control and Instrument Engineering, Thermodynamics, Health Physics and Chemistry.
• Thorough knowledge of Company Procedures, Safety Rules and the relevant statutory requirements for operation of the Site.

Desirable: -

• The post holder may require experience of the operation of conventional power plant and of reactor plant. #INDOR

Please note that this role is known as an Operations Engineer B within NRS.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• 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 (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,500 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.
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).

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. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.
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 (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.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £44,089.00-£51,280.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person