I&C Technician, UK ICS

Westinghouse Electric; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company in Gateshead seeks an I&C Technician to oversee electrical, control, and instrumentation projects. The role requires expertise in engineering, project leadership, and experience in regulated industries. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and strong communication skills. This position offers competitive remuneration and various benefits.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Peer-to-peer recognition program

Life insurance

Pension plan

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical and/or Control & Instrumentation Engineer within the Nuclear Industry preferred.
• Track record of fulfilling roles in highly regulated environments.
• Experience in leading and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electrical, control and instrumentation aspects of major projects.
• Prepare tenders/quotations ensuring diligent costing.
• Lead projects including refurbishments and new designs.

Skills

Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering expertise

Strong Commercial awareness

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Competent user of a CAD package

Education

Degree in Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent

Job description

I&C Technician, UK ICS

Westinghouse Electric Company — Gateshead

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.

About the role

As a I&C Technician, UK ICS you will become part of the nuclear industry's leading edge. You\'ll have the opportunity to use your skills and experience to the full, in an environment in which excellence is always paramount.

The Principal I&C Engineer will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical guidance in developing and providing technical oversight for projects across the global nuclear industry. The position will entail whole life technical involvement from interpretation of customer requirements during tendering, through to concept development, detailed design, manufacturing support, testing, installation, obsolescence management and plant life extension on a Nuclear Licensed site.

You will report to the Customer Solutions Manager UK ICS and be located at Gateshead.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the electrical, control and instrumentation aspects of major projects covering a lifecycle of activities from requirements capture, through front end and detailed design, implementation oversight and support and testing and commissioning together with design substantiation system.
• Preparing tenders/quotations to customer specifications ensuring diligent costing to minimise financial risks.
• Generation of Front-End Engineering Design packages.
• Leading Projects including refurbishments of old ageing design and new design, and with a wide range of electrical, control and instrumentation equipment, analogue (non-smart) and digital (smart) instrumentation and systems (relay based, solid state, PLC).
• Good knowledge of Power Electronics Circuit Design.
• Good knowledge of Analogue Control Schemes.
• Creation of Ageing & Obsolescence technical review reports on existing systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Control and Instrumentation Engineering expertise, Degree qualified or equivalent.
• A track record of working as an Electrical and/or Control & Instrumentation Engineer within the Nuclear Industry (preferable) or other highly regulated industry.
• A strong Commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience in leading and developing others
• An understanding of the fundamental factors which contribute to business success
• Competent user of a recognised CAD package for the production of drawings and schematic diagrams.

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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.

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