Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

FRAMATOME; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A nuclear engineering leader seeks a Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer. This role involves commissioning I&C systems at Hinkley Point C, requiring hands-on testing and collaboration with experts in a dynamic environment. Candidates need a degree as an engineer with 3 to 8 years of nuclear engineering experience and a strong understanding of TXS systems. The position offers a structured framework for personal and professional development within a strict adherence to nuclear safety standards.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Qualifications

• 3 to 8 years' experience in Nuclear Engineering.
• Knowledge of EPR design and UK context is a plus.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing I&C systems across HPC plant units.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS and UNICORN.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering experience

System Engineering knowledge

Technical document writing

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Degree qualified Engineer

Master's degree

Tools

TXS systems knowledge

Conventional HMI system experience

Job description

Job details

Category

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAJ - I&C and Electricity coordination and management

Job Opening Title

Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Job description

Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipments. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

You’ll be embedded within our commissioning team on Hinkley Point C.

You will work alongside software and hardware experts to deliver I&C systems.

You will be responsible of ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related is qualified before fuelling the HPC reactors. It will require a high level of professionalism and handling of the human factors.

Your future team will ensure high-performance, safe, and compliant commissioning across the reactor system and the auxiliaries systems information used in the safety guardelines.

Principal missions

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEM's team.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS, UNICORN.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.
• Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.
• Coordinating with system engineering, operations,maintenance.
• Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.
• Being an example in procedure use and adherence avoiding "blind PU&A"
• Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non-conformances, and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Taking part of problem resolution groups.
• Flexibility will be asked on the location as being part of I&C taskforces in Europe.
• This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site, therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Languages (level)

• English fluent
• French is a bonus
• German is a bonus

Profile

To be considered, we require the following Qualifications, Experience and Skills :

• Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
• First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (3 to 8 years' experience)
• Knowledge of EPR design, UK context is a plus
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects
• Knowledge of System Engineering principles
• In depth knowledge about the various TXS systems :
• Protection system (PS)
• Reactor Control, Surveillance and Limitation System (RCSL)
• Severe Accident I&C System (SA I&C)
• Basic knowledge of the hardware and software products of TXS technology.
• Experience in Conventional HMI (SICS) system and interfaces with different I&C systems
• Overview of the hardware backup system (For ex. HBS, Unicorn)

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills

Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels,

Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams,

Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly,

Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics,

Strong organisational and communication skills, able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics

Benefits

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays

• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Dental insurance for employees
• Cashplan - Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel - learn a new language
• Generous family leave - Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom, Cranfield

Job location (site)

Cranfield

Travel

No

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre