Control Systems Technical Support

2 months ago


Seascale Cumbria, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time
Job Description for Control Systems Technical Support:
There's never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you'll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We're an organisation that's here to experiment and push the limits of what's possible. So, if you're keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Control Systems Technical Support will report to the Instrument Engineer and work across both Central and Windscale Labs responsible for providing front line technical support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team. The applicant will assist in delivering expertise in Control Systems such as Programmable Electronic Systems (PES), Building Management Systems (BMS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), DCS & SCADA systems, including equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.

Main Responsibilities for Control Systems Technical Support:
Responsible for development of pragmatic fit-for-purpose PES engineering solutions that meet the objectives of the organisation in a cost-effective manner. Support maintenance activities by implementing and maintaining the PES technical basis of maintenance (TBoM) process across both facilities, in addition they will assist with planning for complex maintenance activities based on insight and equipment experience. Accountable to the Instrument Engineer for ensuring all maintenance tasks are clearly briefed, understood and are performed safely and on schedule to ensure safe operation of the facility. Comply with legislative, regulatory and company procedures and standards e.g. safety, quality, risk, security appropriate to the role. Responsible for ensuring the delivery of work complies with all site requirements and plant and personnel are operating within the safety envelope. Responsible for assisting in the production of any Plant Modification Proposals, Temporary Software Modifications and other PES Management and Cyber categorisation documents. Supporting the facilities in installation, modifications and commissioning of installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements. Become nominated on the Facilities PES systems, undertake interventions duties including permanent & temporary software modifications, upload & download of software, startup & shutdown etc. Responsible for producing appropriate Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for any maintenance or breakdown tasks identified (PES). Attend any forums as appropriate to keep abreast of best practice around other facilities, responsible for sharing and implementing any learning around their facility. Essential Criteria for Control Systems Technical Support:
Electrical & Instrument Apprenticeship, minimum HNC qualification. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of PES, PLC, BMS, DCS and SCADA systems, including operational and maintenance requirements. Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Programmable Electronic System frontline technical support. Ability to demonstrate conservative decision making, even in pressure situations. Demonstrable knowledge of operational & maintenance requirements. Evidence of self-motivation with demonstrable levels of drive, energy and resilience. Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams. Requirement to become appointed as SSOW Originator (Person Organising Work) & Task Supervisor with Sub-Contractor Supervisor. Required to become PMP Manager. Requirement to become PES nominated on NNL PES and undertake intervention duties as specified. Ability to obtain DV level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, criminal record checks, interview plus 10 years of UK residency). Desirable Criteria for Control Systems Technical Support:
Demonstrable knowledge and experience of cyber security and protection methods. Hold IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent as a minimum qualification. A thorough awareness of nuclear, conventional safety and security requirements applicable to their area of responsibility. Ability to demonstrate supervisory experience for operations undertaken within a nuclear plant. Good general safety case awareness with demonstrable knowledge of nuclear safety mechanisms (SM), safety related equipment (SRE) and Safety Features (SF).
Why join us?
NNL isn't just a place where you can do career-defining work that makes a real-world impact. It's also a place where you'll feel appreciated and valued. We're creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is free to be themselves and feel like they belong. We put your wellbeing first, we push you to reach your potential, and we do everything possible to help you feel safe, supported and inspired.
We also offer a range of employee benefits:
Sector leading Family-Focused Policies: celebrate life events, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and a week off for your marriage. NNL offers attractive pension plans. If you contribute 5%, NNL contributes 15%. Alternatively, if you choose not to contribute (0%), NNL will still contribute 10%. Annual Leave: Benefit from 25.5 days of leave, plus 4 extra days to be taken during Christmas shutdown, plus Bank Holidays. Reduced gym membership with discounts of up to 25% from 3,700 gym and leisure providers across the UK Company Bonus: Be rewarded for your contributions. Learning Opportunities: Enhance your skills through excellent development programmes. Employee Assistance: Access support for personal and professional challenges. Cycle to Work: Stay active and eco-friendly. Life Assurance: Ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Enhanced Sick Pay Benefits: Receive support during illness or injury. Access to 'Mydiscounts' which has a range of special offers and discounts from more than 200 suppliers, including medical insurance and dental insurance. Health Care: Health savings plan which allows you to claim money back on visits to the dentist, optician and/or physiotherapist (limits apply).
About The Company
NNL is an incredible place to work. A place where people do things that have never been done before. A place where people push boundaries to further themselves, the business and society as a whole.
This is a place where personal and professional opportunities are limitless. If you want to change the world, if you want to tackle climate change, if you want to help advance medical science, if you want to help put things in space, if you want to answer the big questions, if you want to work with extraordinary materials, if you want to meet great people, learn new skills, challenge yourself, work flexibly, and build a long successful career with the power to make a real impact... you can do it all here.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.

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