Mechanical Technical Support

6 months ago


Sellafield, United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Full time

Job Introduction
Job Description for Mechanical Technical Support (RAP):
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.

Main Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities for Mechanical Technical Support (RAP):

- Responsible for development of pragmatic fit-for-purpose engineering solutions that meet the objectives of the organisation in a cost-effective manner.
- Support maintenance activities by implementing and maintaining the technical basis of maintenance (TBoM) process, in addition they will assist with planning for complex maintenance activities based on insight and equipment experience.
- Accountable to the Maintenance Delivery Manager 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 PMP’s required within Compliance Engineering, this will include presenting at committee.
- Supporting the Mechanical Team Leader in installation, modifications and commissioning of installed equipment, including identifying and assisting in delivery of plant and process improvements.
- Responsible for producing appropriate Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for any maintenance or breakdown tasks identified by the Team Leader.
- 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 Mechanical Technical Support (RAP):

- Degree Qualified (Mechanical) or HND in an equivalent discipline. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of stated qualification.
- Strong communications skills, ability to communicate key information with customers, suppliers and stakeholders.
- 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 Safety Supervisor.
- Required to become PMP Manager.
- Requirement to become appointed as Sub Contractor Supervisor.
- 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 Mechanical Technical Support (RAP):

- 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).
- Ability to interface on a technical level with Design and Capability teams.

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 impactyou can do it all here.

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.

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