Mechanical Engineer- Pressure Systems

Westinghouse Electric; Preston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Preston is seeking a Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems Assessment Engineer) to provide technical support and assessments at the Springfields site. The ideal candidate will have experience in pressure systems and relevant engineering qualifications. Key responsibilities include design verification and creating Written Schemes of Examination. Attractive remuneration and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer or relevant discipline, or working towards mechanical engineer status.
• Experience with pressure systems examination as required by PSSRs.
• Ability to interpret national and international codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent design verification service for various equipment.
• Create and amend Written Schemes of Examination for pressure and hazardous systems.
• Approval of quality plans related to equipment manufacture and repair.
• Lead Technical Reviews related to inspection regimes.
• Provide technical guidance to organizational personnel.

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 Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems Assessment Engineer) you will provide specialist technical support, involving design assessment, and the formulation and maintenance of Written Schemes of Examination for relevant assets across the Springfields site. The role is site-based.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of an independent design verification service within Springfields, catering for new, in-service and repaired equipment within the following categories:
• Pressure Vessels
• Hazardous chemical containing vessels and equipment
• Piping systems
• Mechanical safety accessories and relief streams
• Nuclear transport packages
• Create new and amend existing Written Schemes of Examination for pressure and hazardous content systems.
• Approval of quality plans and TQs/concessions associated with the manufacture and repair of equipment.
• Lead Authoritative Technical Reviews related to Fitness for Service and Risk Based changes to inspection regimes within Written Schemes of Examinations.
• Provision of technical guidance to personnel at all levels of the organisation on the above stated categories.
• Some organisation/planning of contractor inspection resource.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer or equivalent in a relevant discipline or working towards graduate mechanical engineer status with relevant pressure/hazardous content systems experience.
• Experience of the examination of pressure systems as required by the PSSRs.
• Ability to interpret national and international codes and standards for designing and constructing pressure vessels, piping systems and associated safety accessories.
• Incorporated Engineer or working towards achieving professional registration.

Desirable Skills:

• Thorough understanding of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
• Good working knowledge of relevant NDT techniques.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and repair methodologies associated with high hazard pressure systems.

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
• 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 Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.