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 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...
To manage the efficient and effective planning and safe deployment of maintenance, site engineering, scaffolding and rigging resources within the Engineering Services department in line with Company, statutory, regulatory and Site Licence requirements.
Undertake observations, inspections and assessments to ensure the safe performance of systems and equipment for efficient delivery of work within the Site Manufacturing and Engineering Services (SM&ES) Workshops. Liaise with internal customers and stakeholders to understand their plant outage requirements. Manage the strategic planning and direction of the department’s performance, capability and competence to promote a high performing and cohesive team. Actively participate in the daily work screening process to determine if requested site work-scope is within SM&ES capability and capacity. Manage the safe stewardship of the SM&ES workshops including fabrication, machining, welding, pipefitting, electrical and mechanical equipment/plant to ensure that it is safe and fit for purpose. Establish and manage the appropriate controls and oversight for all internal and external service provider activities carried out within the workshop area ensuring they meet safety, quality and legal standards. Manage the implementation of appropriate standards, performance goals, measures and trends from delivery analysis to ensure continuous improvement. Higher level qualification in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline or demonstrable equivalent level of experience. Experience of engineering / maintenance / task delivery with demonstrable depth and breadth of knowledge across a wide range of disciplines including machining, fabrication, rigging, scaffolding, welding and pipe fitting. Experience in planning and prioritising the work of multi-disciplined teams and deploying across a wide range of workfaces. Working knowledge of a wide range of manufacturing techniques and experience of operating within a machine-shop and/or fabrication-shop environment....
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...
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