Human Factors Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in the UK seeks a Human Factors Specialist to provide HF expertise to existing operations and new projects, locally and across the Growth area. You will ensure human capabilities and limitations are considered to reduce errors and enhance nuclear safety, reporting to the Head of Engineering Governance and based on site at Springfields Fuels Limited, Salwick, Preston (UK).

This onsite role covers HF design authority, IC responsibilities for Springfields, application

Qualifications

• Degree (2:1 or equivalent) in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Psychology, or a relevant engineering discipline; and/or HF-equivalent experience.
• Experience in a high-hazard, highly regulated industry; knowledge of nuclear safety cases and HRA is desirable.
• C.ErgHF status and MCIEHF membership are preferred but not essential; technical members are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HF Design Authority for major and minor projects, defining and assuring HF requirements.
• Fulfil the HF IC role for the Springfields site, providing informed challenge and oversight.
• Apply HFE principles across design lifecycle, including HSIs, control rooms, workspaces and alarms.
• Support the site safety case and regulatory guidance compliance (ONR, IAEA).
• Conduct HRAs and task analysis to identify human performance risks in operations and maintenance.
• Review and develop operating, maintenance and emergency procedures for clarity and usability.
• Plan and support V&V activities, including integrated system validation.
• Develop HFIPs using a graded, risk-informed approach.
• Support HF capability and SAT training; participate in incident investigations.

Skills

HF Design

HRA

Task Analysis

V&V

HFIPs

SAT

Regulatory Guidance

System Safety

Nuclear Safety

Education

Ergonomics/Human Factors degree

Engineering degree 2:1 or equivalent

Nuclear safety case experience

Job description

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow.

At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As a Human Factors (HF) Specialist, you will provide Human Factors expertise to existing operations and new projects, both locally and across the Growth area. You will ensure that human capabilities and limitations are fully considered to reduce human error and enhance nuclear safety.

You will report to the Head of Engineering Governance and be based on site at Springfields Fuels Limited, Salwick, Preston (UK). This is an onsite role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the HF Design Authority for major and minor projects, ensuring HF requirements are defined, implemented, and assured throughout the project lifecycle.
• Fulfil the Human Factors Intelligent Customer (IC) role for the Springfields site, providing informed challenge and oversight of HF deliverables.
• Apply Human Factors Engineering (HFE) principles across the design lifecycle, including human-system interfaces (HSIs), control rooms, workspaces, and alarm systems.
• Support the site safety case process, applying appropriate HF methods and regulatory guidance (e.g. ONR, IAEA).
• Conduct Human Reliability Assessments (HRA) and task analysis to identify human performance risks associated with operations, maintenance, and emergency scenarios.
• Review and develop operating, maintenance, and emergency procedures to ensure they are clear, usable, and consistently applied.
• Plan and support verification and validation (V&V) activities, including integrated system validation, to confirm designs support safe human performance.
• Develop and implement Human Factors Integration Plans (HFIPs) using a graded, risk-informed approach.
• Support HF capability and training, including contribution to a Systematic Approach to Training (SAT).
• Participate in event and incident investigations, focusing on systemic and organisational causes.

Qualifications

• A degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Psychology, or a relevant engineering discipline; and/or equivalent experience in a Human Factors Specialist role supported by relevant qualifications.
• Experience in a high-hazard, highly regulated industry (e.g. nuclear, defense, oil & gas, aerospace, rail). Experience with nuclear safety cases and HRA is desirable.
• C.ErgHF status and MCIEHF membership are preferred but not essential. Candidates who are Technical Members and/or working towards chartered status are encouraged to apply.

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.