HVAC Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear

HVAC Commissioning Engineer – Nuclear

Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Hinkley Point ‘C’ (HPC) is a major infrastructure project encompassing the design, construction and commissioning of two European Pressure Reactors (EPR’s) in the South-West of England.  The Project is of significant importance to the UK’s future energy requirements, being the first to be built in the UK for over 25 years and is designed to operate for 60 years. When in operation it will deliver circa 3,260MW of secure low carbon energy to the UK energy network, which is enough energy to power approximately 6 million UK homes. The Project also represents a significant investment in the UK nuclear industry and the related technical supply chains. 
The HPC Commissioning Team is growing as part of its preparation to commission the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC). We are seeking an experienced HVAC Commissioning Engineer to form part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be a core part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects. The owner of the position will oversee the preparation and delivery of the commissioning of the HVAC systems.
 

Responsibilities

The Commissioning Engineer role will evolve during the lifecycle of the project and combine technical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to detailed planning and preparation. Following this, you will execute commissioning tests as part of a team, analyse the results to justify the readiness of the HPC units to safely enter commercial operation and handover the system to the operation team.The HPC commissioning team will be working with the Responsible Designer and the project’s contract partners to provide a suite of commissioning documentation combining technical test programmes with supporting safety justifications, to influence and form part of the HPC Commissioning Arrangements.Building successful collaborative relationships with designers, contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organisation will be critical to ensuring that the interfaces with the commissioning process are properly defined and controlled, you will need to:Accountable to a Commissioning Manager in the NNB HPC Project teamReview and develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activitiesContribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioningContribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning testsProactively identify and mitigating risks related to commissioning deliveryTake part in the execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systemsProvide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestonesAnalyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioningInvestigate and corporate with other team to define the solution of any anomalies during commissioning phasePrepare handover documentation and attend the handover process following the HPC proceduresEnsure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects best practice in international safety and technical excellence

Qualifications

Essential:Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant science or engineering subjectStrong technical background in mechanical, industrial or process engineering Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, electricity)Experience of HVAC commissioning, maintenance or operation supportAn awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirementsAbility to provide technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshooting / fault finding activitiesAn ability to build effective networks, negotiate and influence effectively towards the achievement of business objectivesAn ability to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to proactively manage and resolve design / commissioning issues as they ariseDesirable:Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional standing (CSA) Experience in the design, commissioning, maintenance of HVAC systems on nuclear power plantsDemonstrable history of working within safety and quality culturesExperience leading technical teamsUnderstanding of UK licensing and other statutory processes, the role of the licensee and the principles of an Intelligent Customer organisationCommercial awareness with an understanding of the impact of changeExperience of working within teams in a programme-driven project environment Familiarity with safety case process and design substantiation 

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