Nuclear Pre-Operations Technical Author (Mech/Electrical)

NRL; England; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support Pre-Operations for a major nuclear project in Cumbria. The role focuses on producing high-quality O&M and Emergency Instructions to support safe commissioning, operation and maintenance of plant systems.

You will work with engineering, design, and operations teams, conduct on-plant validations, and ensure all documentation meets stringent safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience producing technical, operational, maintenance, or procedural documentation.
• Working knowledge of commissioning, operations, or maintenance processes within a regulated environment.
• Nuclear industry experience.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely (or equivalent) health and safety qualification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SC Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Produce compliant Operation, Maintenance (O&M) and Emergency Instructions within project timescales.
• Develop and document risk assessment requirements to support working-level instructions.
• Review engineering, design, and vendor documentation to generate Volume C operational documentation.
• Conduct on-plant validation activities to verify accuracy and usability of working instructions.
• Incorporate validation feedback and complete post-validation updates and documentation revisions.
• Interface with engineering, design, operations, commissioning, and vendor teams to gather and verify technical information.
• Support plant walkdowns, inspections, and site familiarisation activities.
• Report progress and key deliverables to the Pre-Operations Manager.
• Provide regular progress updates and status reports.
• Attend project meetings, technical reviews, and stakeholder workshops.
• Promote a strong safety culture and commitment to Zero Harm principles.
• Ensure documentation is produced and maintained to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

HNC in Engineering

Job description

NRL is seeking an experienced Technical Author to support Pre-Operations for a major nuclear project in Cumbria. The role focuses on producing high-quality O&M and Emergency Instructions to support safe commissioning, operation and maintenance of plant systems.

You will work with engineering, design, and operations teams, conduct on-plant validations, and ensure all documentation meets stringent safety and quality standards.