Equipment Qualification Lead Engineer Gloucester
Job description
Gloucester Business Park. Hybrid, minimum of 2 days per week in the office. Are you looking for an exciting opportunity, that is rewarding, and where you can really make a difference? If so, join us as an Equipment Qualification Lead, and you'll join one of the most ambitious projects in the UK. The Opportunity… As an Equipment Qualification Lead Engineer, you will sit within EDF Nuclear Services PWR Technology function, who act as the Informed Customer for the design substantiation for the engineering of Systems, Structures and Components important to nuclear safety, including equipment qualification. In your role, you will support the technical management and acceptance of design deliverables relating to mechanical and electrical / I&C Equipment's Qualification to Accident Conditions (EQAC). You will ensure the EQAC is developed in line with Nuclear New Build (NNB) requirements; implementing a standards-based approach, addressing the safety case claims, and delivering to the project schedule, to allow detailed design and construction to proceed as planned. Current clients are Hinkley Point C (HPC), Nuclear Generation Limited (NGL) and Sizewell C (SZC) projects, making this an excellent opportunity to be part of EDF as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear. Pay, benefits and culture… We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn a bonus. At EDF, everyone's welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those of us with a disability and supporting social mobility. We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need. We'll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed. What you'll be doing… The primary responsibility of the EQ Lead Engineer is to support the EQ Group Lead in coordinating NNB's activities within the design process. These responsibilities will include: Performing technical review and acceptance of design documentation (EQ strategy, EQ programme, Qualification Summary reports) provided by the Responsible Designer and suppliers. Undertaking supplier surveillance and test witnessing. Assisting the Technical Engineering Lead in the completion of tasks to support the design sub-processes. Ensuring unresolved technical issues are addressed and an adequate conclusion reached. Working effectively with and maintain a strong relationship with key internal and external stakeholders across a diverse range of locations and ual structures. Supporting other PWRT branches when communicating with the regulators on matters associated with equipment qualification. Assisting in co-ordinating support from other external organisations. Providing technical input into the management of risks and opportunities. Leading engagement with the ONR on aspects of the safety case relating to the equipment. Supporting the development and leading the delivery of lesser experienced members of the team. Who you are… Your background may include some of the following: Degree qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline (Mechanical Engineering advantageous) or equivalent. Knowledge/ experience of UK nuclear regulatory regime, good practice, applicable codes and standards relating to Equipment Qualification to Accident Conditions. Knowledge of the principles of Safety Case requirements and how these are discharged through the project life cycle. Experience of engineering design in a nuclear environment. Working knowledge of mechanical component design and operation. Experience of equipment qualification methodologies, by testing or analysis. Direct experience of seismic testing, elevated temperature and irradiation effects and ageing mechanisms would be advantageous. Experience of technical leadership of complex engineering topics and their delivery through multi-disciplinary teams. Familiarity with PWR and EPR specific systems/design would be an advantage. Familiarity with UK Nuclear Site Licence Conditions and supporting ONR guidance would be an advantage. Closing date: 2nd August 2023 Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero. EDF Energy
