Process Engineer

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in fusion energy as a Process Engineer, where you will support the design and commissioning of tritium compatible systems. This role demands expertise in engineering, effective problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable engineering experience required.
• Understanding of safety management systems needed.
• Experience designing and carrying out experimental research projects essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for tritium compatible fuel cycle systems.
• Generate system and process simulations for operations.
• Prepare reports and present findings.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant STEM subject

Job description

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The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is to be based at the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. AsProcess Engineer, you will play a pivotal role insupporting and identifying viable technical solutions for the design, build, test, and commissioning of tritium compatible fuel cycle plant and associated equipment to deliver safe and operational facilities for tritium research.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support in the design, build, installation, test, commissioning and operation of tritium compatible fuel cycle systems, processes, and associated equipment.
• Identify and apply appropriate research, design, development, testing, inspection, and evaluation to decide onsuitable engineering solutions in complex and representative environments.
• Generate system and process simulations to demonstrate feasibility including operational safety and efficiency, controls, risks, limitations, accessibility, and any other applicable requirements.
• Prepare reports/data and documentation and present research findings through appropriate meetings and forums, and guideon relevant follow-up actions as defined by the project requirements.
• Coordinatetimely and relevant procurement for equipment, components, and materials as and when appropriate, ensuring value for money and budget compliance.

Job Description

The salary for this role is £42,858 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.

This role is to be based at the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. AsProcess Engineer, you will play a pivotal role insupporting and identifying viable technical solutions for the design, build, test, and commissioning of tritium compatible fuel cycle plant and associated equipment to deliver safe and operational facilities for tritium research.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical support in the design, build, installation, test, commissioning and operation of tritium compatible fuel cycle systems, processes, and associated equipment.
• Identify and apply appropriate research, design, development, testing, inspection, and evaluation to decide onsuitable engineering solutions in complex and representative environments.
• Generate system and process simulations to demonstrate feasibility including operational safety and efficiency, controls, risks, limitations, accessibility, and any other applicable requirements.
• Prepare reports/data and documentation and present research findings through appropriate meetings and forums, and guideon relevant follow-up actions as defined by the project requirements.
• Coordinatetimely and relevant procurement for equipment, components, and materials as and when appropriate, ensuring value for money and budget compliance.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent level in relevant STEM subject with demonstrable engineering experience.
• Understanding of safety management systems, including hazard identification, risk assessments and hazard elimination and mitigation.
• Ability to solve problems in a proactive manner and apply appropriate attention to detail.
• Practical experience of designing and carrying out experimental research projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to articulate complex technical information to both specialist and non-specialist audiences as well as writing concise, impactful technical reports/papers.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate degree in relevant STEM subject.
• Chartered status with a professional body (or equivalent demonstrable endorsement from peers).
• Experience of working with hazardous/radioactive materials
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary teams.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found herehttps://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.

We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, people from BlackBritishCaribbean and African, Pakistani and Bangladeshi British, and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicantsIf your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.