Senior System Engineer

About The Role

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

"The System Engineering team is made up of a group of highly skilled and multi-disciplined Engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to become a focal point of Civil engineering expertise and ownership for a portfolio of assigned plant systems and/or assets with higher nuclear, radiological, environmental or business significance. I would like to welcome an individual that can bring drive and enthusiasm to deliver a comprehensive engineering service to customers and stakeholders including programme delivery, maintaining long term safety, performance, reliability, material condition and compliance."

• Provide the focal point and ownership for a portfolio of assigned systems and/or assets.
• Maintain an engineering strategy for the assigned systems and/or assets to deliver long term health.
• Make recommendations for system and/or asset investments.
• Carry out and record routine system walk downs.
• Record, trend and analyse system performance monitoring data as appropriate and take the necessary corrective actions.
• Maintain a good overall knowledge of the safety case as it applies to the assigned systems and know the functional requirements, key limits and conditions for safe operation.
• Produce and/or approve relevant documentation for assigned systems such as Technical Specifications, Work Instructions, Method Statements, Plant Item Operating Instructions, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments.
• Produce and Manage modification proposals and act as the Nominated Responsible Engineer (NRE) for plant modifications.
• Act as a consultant for projects undertaken on assigned system providing proactive technical support and ensuring smooth handovers to and from projects.
• Deputise for Section Head when required.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence.
• Comply with the site’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments and support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
• Work flexibly within the team and support and mentor other System Engineers to optimise the safe delivery of all specified Lifetime Plan activities to the required quality, time and cost parameters.
• Carry out timely investigation of events and review on-site and off-site events via the Operational Experience Feedback process, ensuring that relevant learning points are applied to assigned systems.
• Undertake delegated responsibility for the Design Authority and site intelligent customer when…