Laboratory Sampling Section Technician (Trainee Nuclear Material Accountant)

Westinghouse Electric Company; Salwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Analytical team member for the Sampling Section. The role supports nuclear material control with data-driven analysis in a regulated laboratory environment at the Nuclear Fuel Site.

Training will develop you towards Nuclear Material Accountant competency and Process Owner of the Chemical Services Sampling Section. You will report to the Operations Manager, join a structured development pathway, and work closely with analysts, operations, and

Qualifications

• Background in science, engineering, or laboratory operations.
• High level of accuracy in data handling.
• Experience working within strict compliance and procedural environments.
• Experience in a regulated or nuclear environment.

Responsibilities

• Accept nuclear materials into the department following procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Verify receipt of external samples from worldwide suppliers.
• Prepare and dispatch samples for analytical testing with full traceability.
• Prepare samples for external comparison analysis with traceability.
• Record and verify data to support nuclear material accounting systems.
• Assist with physical inventory verification and liaise with material accountants.
• Coordinate disposal and safe transfer of materials.
• Maintain compliance with safety, security and environmental regulations.
• Help develop sampling procedures and documentation.
• Collaborate with analysts, operations and accountancy teams for tracking.
• Progress through training towards Nuclear Material Accountant competency.

Skills

Science background

Laboratory operations

Data handling accuracy

Education

Bachelor's degree in science/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.

We are seeking a person to join our analytical team within the sampling section. The sampling section is responsible for the handling of material throughout the life cycle in the Chemical & Metallurgical Services Department. This role offers a unique development pathway, with the successful candidate working towards becoming a Nuclear Material Accountant (NMA)and Process Owner of the Chemical Services Sampling Section once they have gained the required knowledge and understanding of a complex system.

As a Laboratory Sampling Section Technician you will play a vital part in supporting nuclear material control, and criticality control using data and theoretical models. While helping the department deliver quality assurance of its process and products by carrying out sample receipt, distribution, and disposal. All of this within a highly regulated nuclear laboratory environment.

Dependent on successful applicant, a full training pathway will be developed to ensure a clear path to subject matter expert. This training will be tailored to the individual around their previous experience and skills.

You will report to the Operations Manager and be located at Nuclear Fuel Site.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine acceptance ofnuclear materials into the department from plant activities following strict procedures and regulatory requirements
• Control the receipt and verification of external samples from worldwide suppliers
• Prepare and dispatch samples internally for analytical testing, maintaining full traceability
• Prepare and dispatch samples for external comparison analysis, maintaining full traceability
• Accurately record, manage, and verify data to support a nuclear material accountancy systembothinternally in the Laboratory Information management system, and externally in the sites Nuclear Uranium Management system.
• Prepare, manage and support the department as part of the site's annual Physical Inventory Verification exercise. Working with the site's material accountants and external assessors
• Control material disposal, from department working with site operations to ensure efficient material recovery and safe transfer.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, security, and environmental regulations
• Assist in the development and improvement of sampling procedures and documentation
• Work closely with analysts, operations, and accountancy teams to ensure robust material tracking
• Progress through structured training towards Nuclear Material Accountant competency

Qualifications:

Desirable:

Essential:

• Background in science, engineering, or laboratory operations (e.g. chemistry, physics, or similar)
• High level of accuracy in data handling
• Experience working within strict compliance and procedural environments
• Experience in a regulated or nuclear environment
• Knowledge of laboratory sampling techniques or quality control analytical processes
• Understanding of nuclear material interactions
• Understanding of quality management systems (e.g. ISO standards)
• Interest in developing a career in nuclear safeguards or material accountancy

Development Opportunity

This role is designed as a career pathway into Nuclear Material Accountancy, including:

• Structured training in nuclear materials management and regulatory compliance
• Exposure to safeguards reporting and accountability systems
• Criticality Control management
• Mentorship from experienced Nuclear Material Accountants

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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