Mechanical Technical Support

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Mechanical Technical Support to provide engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team, helping with plant reliability and maintenance processes.

The role focuses on developing pragmatic, cost-effective solutions, supporting the TBoM process, and ensuring safe, on-schedule maintenance activities within a nuclear facilities environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent; HND considered if experience matches.
• Proven ability to communicate with customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to make conservative decisions under pressure.
• Experience with operational and maintenance requirements.
• Self-motivation, energy and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Develop pragmatic engineering solutions that are cost-effective.
• Support maintenance by implementing the TBoM process and assist planning for complex activities.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are clearly briefed, understood and performed safely and on schedule.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Conservative decision making

Knowledge of operations and maintaince

Self-motivation and resilience

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or HND

Job description

Job Description for Mechanical 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.

Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.

Exciting news! UKNNL is piloting a 4-day work pattern for our Compliance Engineering Maintenance Team at the Central Site. This work pattern is designed to provide our employees with greater flexibility, which in turn supports their work-life balance while maintaining our standards of service.

Main Responsibilities for Mechanical Technical Support:

• Responsible for development of pragmatic fit-for-purpose engineering solutions that meet the objectives of the organisation in a cost-effective manner.
• Support maintenance activities by implementing and maintaining the technical basis of maintenance (TBoM) process, in addition they will assist with planning for complex maintenance activities based on insight and equipment experience.
• Accountable to the Maintenance Delivery Manager for ensuring all maintenance tasks are clearly briefed, understood and are performed safely and on schedule to ensure safe operation of the facility.
• Comply with legislative, regulatory and company procedures and standards e.g. safety, quality, risk, security appropriate to the role.
• Responsible for ensuring the delivery of work complies with all site requirements and plant and personnel are operating within the safety envelope.
• Responsible for assisting in the production of any PMP’s required within Compliance Engineering, this will include presenting at committee.
• Supporting the Mech Team Leader in installation, modifications and commissioning of installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements.
• Responsible for producing appropriate Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for any maintenance or breakdown tasks identified by the Team Leader.
• 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 Mechanical Technical Support:

• Degree Qualified (Mechanical) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
• Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations.
• Demonstrable knowledge of operational and maintenance requirements.
• Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience.?? I???

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