Electrical Systems Engineer (Diesels)

General information

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 18,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).

Job details

Job Opening Title

Electrical Systems Engineer (Diesels)

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

The Installed Base BU is in charge of Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in the decommissioning phase. The Installed Base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.

Job description

We are looking to recruit for the role of Electrical System Engineer. The Electrical System Engineer will be responsible for the integration of the Emergency and Ultimate Diesel Generator (EDG/UDG) electrical systems and Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems into the overall HPC design.

As the Electrical System Engineer (Diesels), you will undertake the following activities:

• Produce, review and update the system documentation for the control logic design, mechanical and thermo-hydraulic design, operator instructions, human machine interface, safety and environmental, as well as periodic testing in compliance with the engineering rules, methodologies, quality processes and tools.
• Ensure consistency with Diesel Supplier design on all functional interfaces of the power plant design: mechanical, Instrumentation and Control (I&C), electrical and layout.
• Perform analysis for defining the I&C functional requirements of the system and production of the I&C logic.
• Engage proactively with all stakeholders around the system in EDVANCE to ensure the delivery of a product meeting the requirements set by all disciplines.
• Contribute to topics around good practices, innovation, improvement of processes, and quality.
• Participate in experience sharing activities within the discipline.
• Contribution to the review process of supplier deliverables related to system engineering.

Profile

To be considered, the following qualifications, skills and experience are essential:

• Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• 3-5 years’ experience of process and/or I&C engineering.
• Relevant experience in the nuclear industry, or other highly regulated industry.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload in order to produce high quality documents and respect deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both written and orally, in English.
• Proactive in developing positive working relations with others within the project.
• Continuously looking for opportunities to improve quality of engineering studies and the subsequent documentation produced.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Knowledge of EPR system design principles, I&C architecture and Safety Classification.
• Knowledge of diesel generator electrical systems.
• Experience of working on an operating plant or on an industrial site.
• Ability to read and/or write technical documents in French.

Languages (level):

• English fluent (required)
• French – bonus

Benefits

In return, we are offering a salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 per annum and benefits to include:

• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (x1 day for 2 years service)
• 8% Employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice) – 1% min Employee
• Individual and family private health care
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership (1 per year)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to language courses
• Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

Job location

United Kingdom, Aztec West

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre