Mechanical Support Engineer

Westinghouse Electric; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy firm in Preston seeks a Mechanical Support Engineer to provide engineering support and ensure compliance and safety in operations. This role emphasizes mechanical reliability and process safety within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive mechanical engineering experience and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration

Life insurance

DC Pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering experience in a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Experience with operations support, scheduled maintenance, and project delivery.
• Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions and ONR guidance.

Responsibilities

• Efficient engineering support for operational areas.
• Manage schedules and maintenance of assets.
• Improve all aspects of plant and personnel safety.

Skills

Self-motivated

Experience of maintenance methodologies

Collaborative team member

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving capabilities

Education

Mechanical engineering experience

Experience in a COMAH-regulated environment

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 Support Engineer, you will work in partnership with leaders, key stakeholders, and the Engineering Team to implement solutions to high engineering standards, both design and technical and in compliance with statutory regulations by ensuring that industry best practice is followed, including PSSR, PUWER and LOLER. You will support all aspects the lifecycle of a chemical plant from design through to decommissioning.

You will improve the mechanical engineering, provide coaching and leading a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will maintain the mechanical engineering competency standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient engineering support for operational areas
• Manage schedules, frequencies, maintenance of assets
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and safety case requirements
• Improve all aspects of plant and personnel safety
• Define, improving Key Performance Indicators
• Process mapping for identification and delivery plant improvements
• Provide advice on technical aspects of plant operations including technical and operational problem solving
• Attend T-Week planning meetings and ensure work is scheduled
• Produce / author maintenance instructions, engineering reports and technical documentation.
• Develop and coach plant personnel

Qualifications

• Self-motivated & able to work to challenging timescales
• Experience of maintenance methodologies e.g. RCM
• Collaborative team member with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a consistent record of meeting or exceeding performance goals.
• You can work in a controlled area.
• Mechanical engineering experience in a COMAH-regulated environment.
• Experience with operations support, scheduled maintenance, and project delivery.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Knowledge of nuclear site license conditions and ONR guidance.
• Familiar with PSSR and Written Schemes of Examination.
• Responsible for engineering safety and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in mechanical reliability, statutory regulations, and process safety in hazardous settings.

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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
• DC 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.

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