The Digital Engineering Capability (DEC) is a department within the Engineering Design Capability tasked with overseeing the development and implementation of digital tools and techniques to support Sellafield’s projects during the design and construction phases. An important component of project delivery lies in the specification, management and assurance of our core Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and processes. The CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist assists the Digital Engineering Development Lead in the support of Application System Owners and Key Users for the implementation, configuration and use of CAE applications, including support in the resolution of helpdesk incidents related to CAE applications, and for application lifecycle activity that contributes to site licence conditions, regulation or legislation.
Manage the delivery of a sub-set of application upgrades within the CAE suite. Manage the implementation of licencing for applications within the CAE suite. Manage application and licence servers required for CAE applications. Manage access permissions for end users of CAE applications. Provide helpdesk support to the CAE user community. Proficiency in application issue resolution. Oversee the identification and documentation of best practice related to CAE applications and the inclusion of this best practice into the DEC body of knowledge. Act as a point of contact within DEC Support for issues on software use and deployment, including communications and engagement with users, project stakeholders and supply chains. Work closely with the wider DEC and ISO teams to agree effective licence procurement and support arrangements for current and future related tools. Horizon scanning – be aware of advances in the field of Digital Engineering and take a position on the applicability and use case of new tools as they come to market. Accountabilities The role holder is accountable to the Digital Engineering Development Lead. Authorities Implement, following approval, requests for accessing CAE applications. Proficient in the use/administration of CAE applications (mainly AVEVA and Autodesk). Knowledge and interest in general IT and computing. Ability to identify and solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups at all levels, both within SL, and with external partners. Proficient in the...
The Service Transition Manager is responsible for the IT Service Management aspects of Service Transition, for changes delivered through complex programmes and projects. They ensure that the solutions for new and changing IT services are secure, resilient, supportable and measurable. Once transition has begun, they monitor, measure, report and communicate all implemented activities and ensure that Project teams deliver the agreed Service Acceptance Criteria. This role has a significant leadership and liaison element involving the coaching of teams within ISO and Suppliers where appropriate to deliver a sustained and improved customer experience.
Managing and governing transition activities for a portfolio of projects. Operating the process throughout the change lifecycle, from initiation through to early life support. Understanding the scope of the change(s) and identifying the impact to IT Services and Operations. Planning and executing transition activities in line with the process and the agreed timescales. Providing assurance that transition activities and outputs are fit for purpose. Defining and agreeing IT service requirements and service acceptance criteria. Reviewing programme and project deliverables e.g., solution designs, test and implementation plans. Managing and tracking the status of service acceptance criteria and operational readiness. Reporting and escalating as necessary, on the progress and quality of transition activities. Ensuring that any operational issues and risks are documented and either mitigated or accepted. Making a recommendation regarding the decision to deploy into production. Participating in post-implementation reviews and lessons learned activities. Reporting on metrics and providing management information to IT Service Management Board. Developing relationships and working collaboratively with Business and IT stakeholders. Monitoring the performance of IT Service Provider(s) against contracted service levels. Supporting and interfacing with other ITIL processes. Contributing to Continuous Service Improvement. Represent Service Management at transition meetings, for example Service Transition Checkpoints, throughout the gated process. Advise both ISO colleagues and the Service Providers on Service Transition strategy and priorities. Providing advice and guidance to all stakeholders on Service Transition. Proactively engaging...
An opportunity has arisen to join Shared Services. We are recruiting for a number of positions across service areas, providing high-quality support across the business. As part of your application, you can express a preference for the service area(s) you would like to be considered for. Opportunities are available within the following areas: Administration Services, Sellafield Site People Services, West Cumbria House Finance Services, West Cumbria House Project Document Control, Sellafield Site Personnel Security & Contractor Management, Sellafield Site All roles contribute to the delivery of efficient, customer-focused services through the accurate processing of transactions, management of information and records, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement of processes. We welcome applications from individuals who are customer-focused, organised and committed to delivering high-quality Shared Services support. Whether your experience lies in Administration Services, People Services, Project Document Control or Personnel Security & Contractor Management, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a diverse and professional Shared Services environment.
As a Shared Services Team Member II, you will: Deliver high-quality administrative and transactional services in line with agreed service levels. Build effective relationships with customers and stakeholders, providing professional advice and support. Maintain accurate records, data and documentation in accordance with company procedures and legislative requirements. Use business systems and processes effectively to support operational delivery. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to service excellence. Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures and governance requirements. Support team objectives and collaborate effectively across Shared Services functions. Specialist Service Areas While all roles operate within the Shared Services Team Member II framework, successful candidates may be aligned to one of the following specialist areas. Administration Services Supporting business areas through the delivery of professional administration and business support services. Key activities may include: Providing day-to-day administration support to departments and business functions. Supporting managers and teams with diary management, travel arrangements and document preparation. Agenda generation, action tracking, meeting room co-ordination, and minute-taking. Producing reports, presentations and business information. OneNote maintenance, Shared Drive Administration duties, SharePoint Administration and IT Request processing. People Services Supporting the delivery of people-related services ensuring customers receive an efficient, accurate and professional service. This area incorporates, Recruitment, Organisation Management and Customer Service activities. Depending on the role, responsibilities may include: Providing customer support and guidance on people processes, policies and systems. Supporting recruitment activity from vacancy creation through to onboarding. Maintaining...
The THORP Receipt and Storage Replacement Cooling Project require the design and installation of a new closed loop cooling system to facilitate the storage of AGR fuel in the B560 Receipt and Storage pond. The project supports the NDA estate in delivering strategic outcomes allowing the management of the aging AGR reactor fleet nationwide. Currently the Project is in the Appraise and select phase of the Sellafield Gated process however the design has met its A&S design maturity, and the design team are now working on in the define phase developing a preliminary design and forward planning for full detailed design phase. The project is classed as a major project >£50m lifecycle and there is significant design scope to be delivered.
The Mechanical Responsible Engineer (RE) holds overall technical accountability for the mechanical and vent engineering scope within their assigned area of responsibility. Operating in accordance with the Sellafield Ltd Roles, Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Authorities (R2A2) for Responsible Engineer (ED21), the RE is accountable for ensuring that engineering activities, decisions, and outputs are technically correct, safe, compliant, and fit for purpose throughout the lifecycle. The Responsible Engineer provides technical direction and governance to the engineering team, ensures appropriate standards and assurance arrangements are applied, and retains accountability for engineering decisions, including those delegated to Lead, Principal, Senior, or Design Engineers. The ability to organise, lead, coordinate and direct a design engineering team in the definition, implementation and delivery of safe, legally compliant, pragmatic, fit for purpose design solutions that meet functional and business requirements. Individuals within this Engineering Design Level will be performing a Senior Design Engineer 2 job within a business area. The delivery role appropriate at this EDL (EDLP6) is Responsible Engineer II. For responsibilities, accountabilities and authorities refer to R2A2 ED21. Typical Dimensions: Budget oversight >£1M. Direct reports >5. Resource oversight 5-50. Contribution to managing overall nuclear risk High. Complexity of individual workload High. Leadership Medium. - Note that these are typical dimensions and will vary depending on the specific role being conducted. Considerable knowledge of Mechanical engineering discipline and its application within nuclear projects. Able to successfully apply engineering knowledge to deliver innovative products and services. Theoretical knowledge...
Lead a team of Plant Engineers responsible for an assigned group of assets to ensure that the maintenance and operation of the system(s) are performed and managed safely.
Lead the delivery of a front-line plant engineering service decreasing the mean time to repair of assets and equipment reliability process (I3, S2, S3, Marginal and Negligible see SLP 1.06.03.09 for definitions). Collaborate with Lead Reliability Engineer to deliver engineering strategic options to enable the efficient delivery of business objectives. Responsible for compliance with appropriate regulations, standards and policies and carries responsibility for safety, cost and quality standards for their teams. Lead the monitoring and evaluation of plant performance to aid in the identification of plant problems (especially recurring issues) and co-ordinate appropriate corrective maintenance actions. Contribute to and deliver operational plans for the facility aligning appropriate resources to enable the delivery of the wider enterprise mission. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/customers to ensure integration which leads to the effective delivery of key engineering and maintenance activities to support strategic objectives. Manage the motivation, personal development and performance of direct reports to ensure a high performing and cohesive team. Responsible for compliance with all appropriate Risk Assessment Cases, Legal Obligations and Relevant Good Practice. Work in partnership with Operations and Engineering Reliability colleagues to drive improvements in work delivery and plant availability/reliability. Approve the specification and technical oversight of procurement activities delivered by the Plant Engineers to ensure the availability of the correct equipment / spares as required ensuring the efficiency of the plant / facility. Review and approve the maintenance strategy for assets and supports the delivery...
The Software Asset Management (SAM) Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution, governance and continual improvement of the Software Asset Management process and is accountable for ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency across Sellafield Ltd. Reporting to the SACM Lead, the role leads Software Asset Management activities within the SACM function and acts as a key liaison between Commercial, Procurement, Applications, End User Computing (EUC), Infrastructure, Cloud, Request, Architecture and Cyber Security & Information Assurance teams, together with the Software Asset Management managed service supplier. The role is responsible for ensuring Sellafield Ltd effectively governs the acquisition, deployment, utilisation, optimisation, maintenance and retirement of software assets, while maintaining compliance with licensing, contractual and organisational requirements. Working closely with stakeholders and suppliers, the SAM Manager provides governance, assurance, reporting and insight to support informed decision making, effective risk management and continual service improvement across the software asset lifecycle. The SAM Manager supports the SACM Lead in promoting and embedding effective Software Asset Management practices across the organisation, helping to shape the future direction and maturity of the SAM capability, and works collaboratively with Hardware Asset Management, Configuration Management and other Service Management disciplines to deliver an integrated SACM capability.
Support the overall SACM Strategy. Delivery of the end-to-end SAM process. Governance of the Supply Chain (in particular the Software Asset Management IT Supplier) to ensure that Sellafield Ltd effectively manages its purchase, deployment, maintenance, utilisation, and disposal of software applications, supported by the following services: Compliance tooling PoE compliance service, including PoE interpretation and usage data collection o Compliance reporting (e.g. instance count, usage, risks) o License advisory (renewals, efficiency, etc) Provide Software Contract assurance. Accountable for the accuracy of software records within SAM toolset. Review and analyse SAM SLA/KPI reports and software licence compliance reporting from the Asset Management IT Supplier. Responsible for the accuracy of software asset information within the supply chain. provided licensing toolset. Responsible for SAM SLAs and KPIs, including license compliance (with dependencies on accurate and timely Proof of Entitlement data from Commercial/Procurement). Assure the interactions between SL Commercial/Procurement and the Software Asset Management IT Supplier, particularly the transfer and updating of Proof of Entitlement (PoE). Support SL Commercial/Procurement with software procurement and contract tendering. Escalate software usage and compliance risks. Identify opportunities for the more efficient use of software across the SL estate, along with improvements to the SAM process, working with Continuous Service Improvement. Provide SAM reporting and insight to relevant stakeholders, including summaries of compliance, audit results and suggestions for improvement. Provide coaching, mentoring and support to SAM Analyst(s). Champion the importance of Software...
The purpose of the role is to act as the single point of contact for all UAV operations performed on the Sellafield site, to become and maintain a Subject Matter Expert (SME) status within the UAV (Un Manned Arieal Vehicle) team within RTG. To enable the UAV scope to be delivered safely and to maintain the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) capability throughout the lifetime of the mission.
To deliver the overall targets set by the Head of Remote Technologies Group to meet the requirements of the site's health, safety and environmental regulatory framework in accordance with Sellafield Ltd policy, statutory and site licence requirements for EMI&T across a range of aerial equipment within Engineering & Maintenance. Utilise a broad understanding of other engineering disciplines and their role within engineering delivery, to support the Sellafield Site by keeping up to date with current and emerging technology and data collection payloads. Ensure the governing laws, regulations and standards are maintained across the site and to work with the UAV accountable manager to ensure operational delivery maintains set standards and is legal and compliant. Support and deliver consistent and uniform working arrangements under RTG direction for remotely operated equipment and the required processes and practices across the Sellafield estate using current Engineering and International Standards. Support the Principal Authority and Accountable Manager lead (where appropriate) in safety standdowns and regulatory interventions for UAV Equipment. To monitor trends and deviations from customer needs, then ensure that actions are in place, and are effective, in correcting any adverse trends or of normal condition. To maintain, develop, deploy UAV equipment and associated payloads and skills, innovation and best practice across the estate on a priority basis. To support delivery and effectively achieve challenging operational and business targets set within the business plan, including safety, quality and financial targets. Become an active member of the...
VTSG is currently recruiting for two permanent positions. One role is available for immediate appointment, while the second position is expected to be filled at a later date. One position is supervisory and one is non-supervisory. Please indicate in your application which role you wish to be considered for. 1. Role Purpose To provide technical expertise and guidance in support of Engineering and Maintenance delivery for an assigned group of ventilation assets. Ensuring that the maintenance and operation of the system(s) are performed and managed safely in accordance with Site Licence Conditions and other pertinent regulations.
Non-Supervisory Deliverable Act as the Ventilation Asset Delivery Subject Matter Expert (SME), leading the development, implementation and governance of the VTSG Route Map and associated arrangements for: Asset Tag Hierarchy Asset Importance Categorisation System Health Reporting Asset Condition Assessment Asset Performance and Reliability Spares Management, Obsolescence and Single Point Vulnerabilities Asset Risk and Urgency Index (ARUI)Scoring Supervisory Deliverable Manage the VTSG Early Careers Ventilation Equipment Services Engineer team, which may include Degree Apprentices, Graduate Trainees, and newly appointed or developing Ventilation Equipment Services Engineers. Provide effective line management, coaching, mentoring and performance oversight, ensuring individuals are supported throughout their development and progression in accordance with LA 4.18, including the completion of training logbooks, mentor guides and other development requirements as appropriate. Key Deliverables Deliver Ventilation Equipment Services Engineer asset care activities in accordance with VTSG LA 4.22 and LA 4.9 across assigned facilities and areas of responsibility, including Annual Health Reporting, Asset Condition Assessments and LEV Testing. Implement site arrangements that meet regulatory requirements and relevant industry good practice for ventilation systems, as directed by the Principal Engineer and Leadership Team. Lead reviews and drive continuous improvement of processes and procedures in response to assurance findings, industry best practice and customer feedback. Act as an Intelligent Customer within the field of expertise, ensuring technical and engineering requirements are clearly defined, challenged and effectively managed. Lead technical investigations into system and facility issues, particularly recurring problems, coordinating...
To control and supervise a team of health physics monitors to provide a health physics monitoring service across numerous and distinct operating units to colleagues and internal/external stakeholders to ensure site radiological safety and compliance with regulatory standards, including provision of nominated roles to support the site emergency arrangements.
Attend work planning meetings (e.g. Stakeholder Meetings, Resource Planning Meetings, Production Meetings, Plant Operational Control Centre (POCC) and liaise with Integrated Work Management (IWM) to understand work priorities. Plan, organize and supervise work; provide [write/revise/review] risk assessments, working instructions and other documents required for safe work execution, identify and sequence activities to ensure efficient conduct of work, co-ordinate with other work groups, ensure availability of necessary tools and equipment, and set realistic timescales for completion. Mobilise and prioritise resource deployment according to overall work priorities and monitor team utilisation and workload. Ensure that priority is given to work activities required for legal compliance, and balance the delivery of emergent work against the demands of the routine work schedule. Ensure sufficient SQEP team members are available to meet Operational (OSL) and Minimum Safety Staffing Levels (MSSL). Escalate resource deficiencies to line management where insufficient resource is available to meet Operational Staffing Levels (OSL) or deliver critical work scope. Ensure that team members have appropriate skills and experience to carry out work efficiently and effectively. Assign work activities based on team members’ strengths and weaknesses. Ensure that only Suitably Qualified and Experience (SQEP) team members are allocated tasks which may affect safety. Carry out Pre-Job Briefs (PJB) to ensure team members understand the work to be performed, including scope, roles and responsibilities, hazards and precautions, critical steps and contingency arrangements. Oversee the activities of team members to ensure that work is carried out...
Technical Assurance Specialists provide second line assurance on behalf of the Chief Operating Officer, as defined in the Enterprise Assurance Framework. The role aggregates technical intelligence from a wide range of sources, to inform and advise the Chief Technology Officer that the technical authority role is being discharged robustly in support of decision making. Their support ensures that the right technical decisions are being made, and that chosen solutions are appropriately underpinned. Technical Assurance Specialists conduct programmes of investigation, assurance-initiated reviews and peer assists. They primarily focus on studies, the early project phases of the Sellafield Gated Process, and underpin technical work to manage and maintain value stream technical baselines.
Maintain oversight and assurance of process application, in accordance with the Technical Manual. Drive and support first line assurance with the technical delivery governance and, on a risk-based application, provide second line evidence based technical assurance in support of governance. Report and escalate shortfalls of processes, issues, and themes for further improvements, as required. Assess and understand the robustness and residual risk of Technical programmes, escalating where business risk warrants. Advise and share relevant technical intelligence with the Chief Technology Officer and portfolio Technical Authorities, allowing them to make informed and technically underpinned decisions at governance committees (including but not limited to, Strategy & Technology Review Board and Investment Review Panel) Provide independent advice on: - The technical and engineering readiness of a project to progress through the Sellafield Gated Process mandatory points; and - When future programme / project delivery is not adequately underpinned by robust technical and engineering. Provide evidence and advise how risks associated with key decisions can be mitigated. Influence the Technical community to help ensure that technical work supporting accountable managers is well founded and fit for purpose. Maintain and effectively utilise a network of Technical specialists and managers. Act as assurance advisor for site governance meetings, primarily the Strategy & Technology Review Board (S&TRB). Advise on proposed studies, optioneering and recommendations. Assure against the requirements of the gated process, ensuring Technical risk are suitably identified during options appraisal and down selection. ...
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