Senior Mechanical Commissioning Specialist

1 month ago


Barrow, Cumbria, United Kingdom BAE Systems Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Commissioning Specialist to join our team at BAE Systems. As the Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer in the Reactor Test Section, you will play a key role in delivering one of the largest and most complex engineering programmes taken on nationally.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional with experience in commissioning or maintaining mechanical systems in a highly regulated industry. You will be responsible for leading test and commissioning activities, de-conflicting tasks, briefing teams, and overseeing work.

You will deputise for the Commissioning Project Leader, supervise personnel on shift, and maintain safe plant operation. This involves carrying out routine work with limited supervision in a high-risk environment, liaising with stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant activities, instructing and mentoring less experienced team members, and representing the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and outworking requirements.

You will also be responsible for research, review, and feedback of documentation, ensuring that assigned activities are delivered in line with company policy, procedures, and legislation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leading test and commissioning activities, including de-conflicting tasks and briefing teams
  • Deputising for the Commissioning Project Leader and supervising personnel on shift
  • Maintaining safe plant operation, including carrying out routine work with limited supervision in a high-risk environment
  • Liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant activities
  • Instructing and mentoring less experienced team members
  • Representing the Company on Contractors Sea Trials and outworking requirements
  • Researching, reviewing, and providing feedback on documentation
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience of commissioning or maintaining mechanical systems in a highly regulated industry
  • Experience of working to high levels of detail, recording, and reviewing results
  • Knowledge of using test equipment and activities required for specific tests
  • Understanding of safety controls and procedures in a high-risk environment
  • Experience working with high-pressure systems
  • Ability to understand complex mechanical systems
  • Awareness of nuclear site/authorisation conditions
Benefits

You'll receive a competitive salary of £65,000-£80,000 per annum, depending on experience, as well as a range of benefits, including:

  • A comprehensive pension scheme
  • An enhanced annual leave incentive
  • A Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
About Us

BAE Systems is a world-leading defence, security, and aerospace company, employing over 90,000 people worldwide. We offer a dynamic and inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit.



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