Nuclear Waste Engineer

Belcan; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Kent is seeking an experienced Nuclear Waste Engineer to support a major decommissioning program. The role involves providing technical support within the Waste Management organization and requires knowledge of environmental issues related to waste management. Candidates should have relevant experience in the nuclear industry and a technical qualification in a related field. This long-term contract is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project.

Qualifications

• Experience in waste management/decommissioning.
• Ability to work solo, be proactive and organised.
• Characterisation background.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within the Waste Management organisation.
• Relay clear expectations of waste management.
• Design and deliver training within own area.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental issues

Relevant experience in nuclear industry

Proactive and organised

Technical work authoring

Radiological fingerprints experience

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Kent-based Project

Contract Duration: 21 Months

Employer: Belcan Workforce Solutions

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Belcan Workforce Solutions is seeking a proactive and experienced Nuclear Waste Engineer to support a major decommissioning programme in Kent. This long-term contract offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-impact project within a regulated environment.

Minimum Requirement: To provide a quality and responsive waste management service for the decommissioning projects and site infrastructure in order to secure compliant disposal of waste volumes and assist the execution of key waste targets delivered from the projects.

Responsibilities

• Provision of technical support within the Waste Management organisation.
• To provide technical support to projects and relay the clear expectations of waste management.
• Provide technical support to current and future project design and implementation.
• Provide authoritative advice for internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out timely investigation of events as required and identify improvements.
• Commit to continuous improvement of waste programmes/strategies.
• Contribute to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
• Design, delivery and evaluation of training, acting as coach and mentor.
• Support colleague's learning and development through knowledge sharing, task instruction etc.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
• Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality

Essential Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-radioactive waste management
• Relevant experience in nuclear industry in areas of waste management/decommissioning experience
• Candidate should be able to work solo, be proactive and organised
• Experience of authoring technical work, verification, radiological fingerprints experience, characterisation background
• HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification (NQF Level 5) in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in developing waste inventories together with records management
• Dangerous Good Safety Advisor Certificate
• International Movement of Dangerous Goods Certificate

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in a critical phase of a decommissioning programme, working with a respected engineering consultancy.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan