Instrument Technical Support

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the nuclear sector is seeking an Instrument Technical Support professional to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of technology and safety. You will be responsible for providing essential technical support, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards, and contributing to innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency of the facilities. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the nuclear industry and are eager to develop your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical and Instrumentation or equivalent experience required.
• Experience with Radiometrics and Instrumentation maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering solutions to meet organizational objectives cost-effectively.
• Support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Radiometrics

Instrumentation and Control Systems

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Self-motivation

Education

Electrical and Instrument Apprenticeship

HNC Qualification

Tools

Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)

Job description

Job Description for Instrument Technical Support:

There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At UKNNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.

We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at UKNNL, anything is possible.

The Instrument Technical Support will report to the Instrument Engineer and work across both Central and Windscale Labs responsible for providing front line technical support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team. The applicant will assist in delivering expertise in all Instrument Systems including Radiometrics, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities for Instrument Technical Support:

1. Responsible for development of pragmatic fit-for-purpose engineering solutions that meet the objectives of the organisation in a cost-effective manner.
2. Support maintenance activities by implementing and maintaining the technical basis of maintenance (TBoM) process across both facilities, in addition they will assist with planning for complex maintenance activities based on insight and equipment experience.
3. Accountable to the Instrument Engineer for ensuring all maintenance tasks are clearly briefed, understood and are performed safely and on schedule to ensure safe operation of the facility.
4. Comply with legislative, regulatory and company procedures and standards e.g. safety, quality, risk, security appropriate to the role.
5. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of work complies with all site requirements and plant and personnel are operating within the safety envelope.
6. Responsible for assisting in the production of any Plant Modification Proposals, Temporary Modifications and other compliance documents.
7. Supporting the facilities in installation, modifications and commissioning of installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements.
8. Become nominated on the Facilities PES systems, undertake interventions duties including permanent & temporary software modifications, upload and download of software, startup and shutdown etc.
9. Responsible for producing appropriate Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for any maintenance or breakdown tasks identified.
10. Attend any forums as appropriate to keep abreast of best practice around other facilities, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning around their facility.

Essential Criteria for Instrument Technical Support:

1. Electrical and Instrument Apprenticeship, minimum HNC qualification. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
2. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Radiometrics and other Instrumentation and Control Systems including operational and maintenance requirements.
3. Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
4. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of maintenance of Radiometrics and other Instrumentation and Control Systems.
5. Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations.
6. Demonstrable knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements.
7. Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.
8. Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.
9. Requirement to become appointed as SSOW Originator (Person Organising Work) and Task Supervisor with Sub-Contractor Supervisor.
10. Required to become appointed as a 'Qualified Person' (IRR2017).
11. Requirement to become Nominated Person (Electrical - Part A).
12. Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Instrument Technical Support:

1. Undertake Sealed Radioactive Source handling training.
2. Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification.
3. A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility.
4. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant.
5. Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF).

About The Company

UKNNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.

This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact… you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

UKNNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where UKNNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.