Nuclear Safety Assessment Specialist
6 days ago
We are AWE, a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical, and we're responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent, working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe.
AWE's support for the government's strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK's counter-terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.
About the RoleThis is a new position specifically created for university students undertaking a 12-month placement, who will join our Nuclear Safety assessment area. As a nuclear safety case assessor, you will work as part of a team to assess the risk and consequences of design, engineering, and operational failures.
This will include modelling accident scenarios and identifying controls to prevent them. The role offers the opportunity to work across the whole project lifecycle, including the design of new facilities, large modifications of existing facilities, production facilities, research & development facilities, and decommissioning facilities as part of a structured two-year development programme.
You will be engaged in technical problem-solving, preparing detailed reports to argue and justify the tolerability of nuclear, radiological, environmental, and conventional hazards, whilst liaising with a diverse group of people at many levels within the company, including operators, facility management, engineers, and regulators.
The Role is Designed to Help You- Develop skills in major hazard assessment and support the analysis and assessment of nuclear, radiological, chemical, explosives, and other major hazards associated with actual, planned, and/or decommissioned facilities, plant, equipment, or product.
- Gain experience in the development of safety assessments and justifications (e.g., Safety Cases) in line with relevant legislation, industry standards, and AWE's policies, procedures, and guidance.
- Continuously develop an understanding of current health and safety legislation, the ONR licensing regime, and the fundamental application of the ALARP principle.
Whilst supervised, contribute to the production and review of safety assessments, justifications.
The Behaviours You Will Bring to the TeamWe're looking for individuals who embody the following behaviours:
- Growth Mindset: You're full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
- Curious: You're a person who loves to think outside the box. (You're a person who loves to take the box apart).
- Innovative: You're open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
- Resilience: You're an advocate of speaking up for yourself and others openly and constructively.
- Team Worker: You're dependable and reliable. You're interested in collaborating with and supporting others.
You will be based at Aldermaston, nr. Reading, Berkshire. As an AWE employee, you will have the opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and to develop skills that are applicable across many industries.
Successful candidates will receive:
- A salary of £22,250
- A market-leading contributory pension scheme. We will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
- Every second Friday off. We do this by working a 41-hour week followed by a 33-hour week.
- 270 hours of annual leave a year, that includes an allowance for bank holidays.
- Access to the employee discounts portal
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