Human Factors Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company; Salwick; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Community service events

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to provide HF expertise for existing operations and new projects, locally and across the Growth area. The role is onsite at Springfields Fuels Limited, Salwick, Preston (UK), reporting to the Head of Engineering Governance.

Key responsibilities include acting as the HF Design Authority, conducting HRAs, applying HFE principles across design lifecycles, and supporting safety cases and training programs to enhance nuclear safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Ergonomics, Human Factors, Psychology or relevant engineering discipline or equivalent HF specialist experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as the HF Design Authority for major and minor projects, ensuring HF requirements are defined and implemented throughout the lifecycle.
• Fulfil the Human Factors Intelligent Customer role for the Springfields site, providing challenge and oversight of HF deliverables.
• Apply Human Factors Engineering principles across design lifecycle including HSIs, control rooms, workspaces and alarms.
• Support the site safety case process, applying HF methods and regulatory guidance (ONR, IAEA).
• Conduct Human Reliability Assessments and task analysis to identify human performance risks.
• Review and develop operating, maintenance and emergency procedures for clarity and usability.
• Plan and support verification and validation activities, including integrated system validation.
• Develop and implement HF Integration Plans using a graded risk-informed approach.
• Support HF capability and training, including SAT contributions.
• Participate in event investigations focusing on systemic and organisational causes.

Skills

Human factors

HF design authority

HFE principles

Education

Degree in Ergonomics/Human Factors/Psychology or engineering

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, defence, 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.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need challenging work and enjoyment from what you do in an environment where people support and respect you. 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 compensation
• Great benefits 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.

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