UK Atomic Energy Authority
Energy
ProcessOperationsEngineer
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“Process Operations Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Process operations, Tritium services, Fusion energy. Operate tritium processing facilities. Maintain tritium processing facilities”
What You'll Achieve.
Support commercialisation of fusion energy
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
BPSS checks, DBS checks
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
HNC/Degree in engineering or scientific discipline, Prior experience in design, commissioning, or operation of experimental equipment or plant, Demonstrable experience with document management systems or technical control documentation, Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, Good planning, organising and time management skills
Nice to Have
Understanding of radioactive materials or hazardous materials, Experience of supervising work, Experience of quality management systems
What You'll Do.
Operate tritium processing facilities
Maintain tritium processing facilities
Upgrade tritium processing facilities
Contribute to functional activities
Contribute to development activities
Validate system design
Validate operating parameters
Recycle tritium safely
Detritiate exhaust from JET Fusion Reactor
Deliver high-quality engineering solutions
Support operation of process plant systems
Support maintenance of process plant systems
Support training of process plant systems
Support long-term development of process plant systems
Prepare Work Control Packs
Prepare Risk Assessments
Prepare Method Statements
Identify improvements to process plant systems
Implement improvements to process plant systems
Identify improvements to maintenance activities
Implement improvements to maintenance activities
Identify improvements to operational practices
Implement improvements to operational practices
Maintain system records
Maintain design documentation
Support system testing
Support commissioning activities
Assist in delivering work packages
Collaborate with staff
Collaborate with subcontractors
Communicate technical information
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative environment; Technically rigorous environment
Communication Scope
Technical information; Presentations; Reports
Process & Methodology
Work packages
Full Job 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 groundbreaking 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 What to expect in our recruitment process: For a step-by-step overview of how we hire from application to offer please see our Recruitment Process page: [careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process](https://careers.ukaea.uk/join-us/recruitment-process) The salary for this role is £35,003 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).Onsite working is expected for 5 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Ba
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