Operations Engineer

As the next Operations Engineer, you will be a valued member of the Torness station to ensure the daily operations of the station run smoothly and offer best performance possible. You will be responsible for the safe and reliable operations of a nuclear power plant in accordance with all licenses, regulating bodies and industry best practices.

Application closing date - 23rd May 2023

Pay, Benefits and Culture

We can offer a competitive salary with a range of £ 40,069 - £84,892; with terms and conditions covered by the EDF Nuclear Generation Company Agreement. However, the starting salary for this appointment will be within the range of £40,069 to £71,779 dependant on the successful candidate’s competence, experience, and qualifications.

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself.

We’re committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, adjusting as you need.

We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.

What you’ll be doing

Being appointed into this position, you will be required to do the following to ensure the daily operations of the station run smoothly:

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  Provide technical support to the Operations Manager and shift organisation.
• Ensure that all department activities are carried out with full regard to site licence. requirements, statutory regulations, company and local directives, procedures, and safety rules.
• Monitor and trend specific Nuclear Reactor parameters and take actions to maintain performance within the optimal range.
• Ensure Operating procedures are fit for purpose by undertaking periodic or event-based reviews and raising any necessary document amendments.
• Perform activities both within Operation Services and between the section and the shift teams.
• Contribute to Organisational Learning by routinely raising condition reports and evaluating fleet events and OPEX to assess the need for intervention/ improvement at shift and departmental level.
• Ensure that problems, including events and equipment deficiencies, are tracked, investigated, and reviewed periodically for timely resolution.

Who you are

As a minimum, entrants will have a relevant HNC (or equivalent). Candidates with a relevant Degree may have an advantage. Experience in Operations or Engineering may be an advantage.

As the next Operations Services Engineer, you will hold the following skills and experiences to be suitable for the role:

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  A proven track record of working to demanding safety standards; appreciating the value and use of human error prevention tools to ensure safe and efficient working
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills with a pro-active approach to work
• A positive attitude to supporting continuous improvement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A high level of self-motivation, drive and a proven ability in influencing, motivating others and a 'can do' attitude that focuses on sage and reliable operation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.