Equipment Services Engineer
| Posting date: | 04 June 2024 |
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| Salary: | £50,367 to £52,945 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2024 |
| Location: | Seascale, Cumbria, CA20 1PG |
| Company: | Sellafield Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SP05821_1717494036 |
Summary
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Starting Salary: £50,367 with the opportunity to earn £52,945 Further salary progression available subject to performance in role Bonus: Up to 10% base salary per annum, based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance. Working Pattern: Days (37 hours per week)
Location: Sellafield, West Cumbria
What will the successful candidate be doing:
The RTG (Remote Technologies Group) Equipment Engineer develops and maintains expertise on assigned equipment types and uses this knowledge to ensure that the overall performance, safety, condition and associated documentation of assigned equipment are maintained to a high standard. This equipment is split across three types, UAVs-ROVs & Robotic Manipulators. By developing and maintaining expertise on these equipment types and providing support and coaching to plant personnel, they ensure that the equipment is operated and maintained to appropriate standards. The Equipment Engineer will serve as the Engineering and Maintenance organisations Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical aspects of the equipment types assigned to them. Deliverables These deliverables will be to support and compliment the overall programme at a strategic level for the Specialist Equipment Services Programme.
* Defining, standardising and/or supporting the introduction of Remote Technology Equipment under Category Management including directly liaising with contractors to improve maintainability, standardising equipment hierarchy, enabling documentation, TBoM regime etc.
* Standardisation of definition and delivery of Maintenance across Remote Technology Equipment types.
* Defining the standard for and/or support delivery of independent Mechanical & Electrical technical reviews of Remote Technology Equipment to highlight any potential shortfalls.
* Lead on and/or support baseline configuration, spares and obsolescence reviews for agreed site Categorised Remote Technology Equipment.
* Ensure Management Systems and Maintenance best practice are developed and implemented in line with appropriate modern internal and external standards and guidance.
* Monitor activities on components to identify those that contribute to system unavailability and make recommendations for improvements at an Enterprise level.
* Work effectively with teams across Directorates to ensure that the support provided meets customer needs with regards to Categorised Remote Technology Equipment.
* Identifying and analysing problems (especially recurring ones) with Remote Technology Equipment components and initiate appropriate corrective actions to achieve short and long-term resolution at an Enterprise level.
* Establishing methods of, and/or carrying out monitoring and analysis of Remote Technology Equipment performance/trends site wide to identify improvements in efficiency and reliability to meet the Enterprise mission.
* Assist in or review performance of special tests and review results for evaluation of Remote Technology Equipment performance.
* Influence and/or input into the development of new engineering solutions for Categorised Remote Technology Equipment that enables the efficient achievement of Sellafield objectives in line with external best practice.
* Direct the development of new engineering solutions for Categorised Remote Technology Equipment that enables the efficient achievement of Sellafield objectives in line with external best practice.
* Provide site wide technical Categorised Remote Technology Equipment support as requested to resolve Equipment related issues at an Enterprise level following escalation to maintain Equipment availability.
* To provide SME support to the RTG training requirements in the form of developing the training strategy, helping to develop the course content and delivery of course (where required).
The Ideal Candidate: We're looking for candidates with the following knowledge and experience:
* Higher level qualification in an engineering or scientific subject with relevant engineering and or maintenance experience
* Eng Tech or Incorporated Engineer status, or potential to achieve this.
* Ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others on a wide range of remote technology both platforms and payloads.
Essential Skills:
* Higher level qualification in an engineering or scientific subject with relevant engineering and/or maintenance experience
* Evidence of Identifying and analysing problems (especially recurring ones) with Remote Technology Equipment components and initiate appropriate corrective actions to achieve short and long-term resolution
* Experience of working to industry standards
* Demonstrable expertise in one or more Remote Technology equipment types
* Evidence of communicating best practice and learning from experience.
Desirable Skills:
* Professionally registered at either Eng Tech or I-Eng level or ability to achieve professional registration.
* Knowledge of operation or integration of remote handling technologies.
* Experience of piloting and or operating remote handling equipment including land or water based ROVs, UAVs and or robotic manipulators.
Why choose Sellafield? Seventy-five years ago, we helped to create the nation's nuclear deterrent. Today, we're using our unrivalled knowledge of nuclear to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. In cleaning up the birthplace of the UK's nuclear industry, we are once again generating growth and employment in West Cumbria, the North West of England and beyond. Our 11,000 strong workforce is joined by more than 40,000 people from the best of the best in the nuclear supply chain, from small Cumbrian businesses to global market leaders. We need this diversity of thinking, of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
What's in it for you? At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you'll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career. Making sure our employees feel supported is important to us. Therefore, to help you get the most out of life in and outside of work, we also offer a range of employee benefits:
* Be a part of Sellafield's 100 year mission.
* An attractive defined contribution pension scheme - the company will match up to 13.5% for a 7% employee contribution!
* You will be eligible to take part in an Annual Incentive Scheme, which provides a bonus payment up to 10% base salary per annum based on achievement of Company targets and personal performance rating as discussed with line management.
* 30 days annual leave + bank holidays. Plus, the ability to purchase 2.5 days per year.
* The ability to carry over 10 days annual leave each financial year.
* Paid Sick Leave.
* Family Friendly Policies - Visit our Rewards & Benefits page to read more.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Lifestyle Benefits sasra.co.uk
* Learning & Development Opportunities https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/learning-and-development/ * Reward & Recognition Policies.
* Welfare & Employee Assistance Programme.
* Free Aviva Health App & Annual Health Check.
* MyDiscounts - Employee Savings & Discounts.
* MyBenefits - A Charity Giving Scheme.
* Many, many more! Click this link to visit our Rewards & Benefits page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/work-with-us/rewards-and-benefits/
Please Remember:
* As part of the application process you will be asked to provide evidence of your qualifications. Attaching them at application stage will ensure a smooth process and prevent delays.
* In the event of a high number of responses to any advert, Sellafield Ltd reserves the right to close the advert early.
* Please regularly check your Spam/Junk folders for news about this vacancy, correspondence could contain invitations to interview and other important updates. Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the 'essential skills' which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on .