UK Atomic Energy Authority
Energy
TOKAMAKOperationsEngineer
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“TOKAMAK Operations Engineer at UK Atomic Energy Authority. Skills: Machine protection, Risk mitigation, Engineering processes, Operational envelope. Establish and update Design Basis. Update Operational Envelope”
Industry & Context.
Issue resolution; Risk assessment; Troubleshooting
Baseline Personnel Security Standard, Disclosure & Barring Service checks, Onsite working 5 days/week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Engineering Degree at BSc/MSc level or equivalent, Perform exploratory design calculations using first principles, Engineering analysis capability, Good working knowledge of engineering materials, Mechanical engineering design experience, Mechanical engineering manufacturing experience, Systems integration experience in design and construction, Practical technical experience operating complex prototype equipment, Experience in Tokamak system technologies, Experience in Control and instrumentation, Experience in Elementary plasma physics, Experience in Cryogenics
Nice to Have
Experience in Tokamak system technologies, Experience in Control and instrumentation, Experience in Elementary plasma physics, Experience in Cryogenics
What You'll Do.
Establish and update Design Basis
Update Operational Envelope
Identify and mitigate Technical Risk
Develop Engineering Processes
Implement Engineering Standards
Lead mechanical engineering activities
Perform exploratory research
Resolve operational plant issues
Perform first principles analyses
Perform numerical solutions
Perform multi-disciplinary simulations
Simulate design functionality
Qualify reference calculation methods
Manage reference calculation tools
Perform benchmarking experiments
Perform physical tests
Perform plant demonstrations
Analyze complex plant systems
Analyze lifetime degradation effects
Define MAST-U Operating Instructions
Monitor MAST-U operations
Ensure Personnel Safety
Ensure machine integrity
Implement revisions to MOIs
Diagnose plant integrity issues
Resolve plant integrity issues
Diagnose plant protection issues
Resolve plant protection issues
Identify improved operating ways
Enhance machine performance
Undertake technical investigations
Undertake design assessments
Undertake operational assessments
Undertake fitness for purpose reviews
Manage Technical Risk
Apply risk-based exceptions
Apply tailored risk application
Act as subject matter expert
Author compliance processes
Author compliance procedures
Work with engineering disciplines
Interpret between engineering disciplines
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multiple engineering disciplines
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 £64,820 (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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