Systems Engineer - Nuclear Industry

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At Quest Global, UK. We are actively looking for

Project Manager

(Nuclear Industry) forone of our Nuclear and Defence projects based in

Derby . Job Description

Job Requirements At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better placeto make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster. This job request is a combination of actual two similar requirements under designation names Internal/External Hazards - Systems Engineer (levels 2/3) Senior Manager

Power Station Integration and respective job descriptions are Internal/External Hazards - Systems Engineer: Reporting to the Mitigative Measures and Hazards Senior Manager.

Development of solutions to protect safety categorised equipment from internal / external hazards.

Internal hazards include fire, blast, pipe whip, steam release, missiles and explosions. External hazards include seismic, flooding, meteorological hazards etc.

This is a multi-disciplinary role that will involve developing high level integrated solutions and safety arguments to protect complex systems with multiple lines of protect. Solutions may be plant level such as modifying civil structure or internal building layout. Solutions may also include the use of hazard mitigation measures (fire barriers, pipe whip restraints etc).

Interfacing with a wide range of key stakeholders (Layout, Civils, Fire Protection, Human Factors, EC&I etc).

Responsible for authoring high quality outputs in the form of but not limited to:

Hazard Protection Measure Requirements (DOORS).

Hazard Protection Measure Design Descriptions

Hazard Protection Measure Design Substantiation Reports.

Ensure quality is maintained throughout the SMR project lifecycle by progressing through appropriate technical reviews/gated reviews and providing the required inputs to the main project technical review gates.

Senior Manager

Power Station Integration: Develop and manage the integrated functional design of the Power Station, ensuring that the integrated design solution meets all functional, performance and operational requirements.

Lead and coordinate work to solve cross functional design issues that impact multiple parts of the Power Station.

Lead and coordinate interfaces between functional islands and disciplines (e.g. Reactor Island with Turbine Island and process systems with control and instrumentation).

Work alongside the design teams and safety teams to ensure the Power Plant have sufficient Defence-In-Depth across all operating conditions and plant configurations.

Work alongside system owners, power station operations and Human Factors to develop and integrate detailed operating philosophy and control logic for the reactor island. Including the identification Operational Limits and Conditions.

Manage cross-island design integration activities.

Act as the design point of contact for cross-cutting analysis topic (eg PSA, availability, physical layout, Fire, environmental impact).

Build and lead a team of engineers. Provide supervision, guidance and coaching across the team and develop a continual improvement culture.

Technically represent SMR in interactions with External Stakeholders for assigned areas of responsibility and support the ongoing licensing process including coordination of responses to RQs/ROs.

Develop robust work plans to ensure on time delivery, cost and quality is achieved for all project deliverables. Work alongside the group leads for other design teams to ensure design development plans are consistent and complimentary.

Managing an engineering delivery team based on an agile methodology, driving high schedule and cost certainty into product development programme.

Understand and manage plant level risk associated with key product cardinal attributes

Work with due regard to Health, Safety and Environment. Comply with corporate, business and legislative requirements. Champion company values, including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The role has delegated signing / approval authority from the Head of Power Station Integration related to delivery of their defined scope in line with C3.2.1-5. Work Experience Internal/External Hazards - Systems Engineer: Familiarity with Internal / External hazards safety case and mitigative design features.

Nuclear industry domain knowledge including civil nuclear plant design and behaviour.

Systems engineering fundamentals (requirements capture, demonstration of compliance with requirements, optioneering).

Definition of a project/programme of work.

Delivery of programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets.

While the secondee will not be running analysis, they will have a robust understanding of relevant thermodynamics phenomena, fluid mechanics phenomena, or structural analysis methods as the design of hazard protection is derived from analysis.

Minimum of a bachelor's engineering/physics degree equivalent

Senior Manager

Power Station Integration: Power Generation industry domain knowledge including:

Conventional Power Generation Technology

Pressurised Water Reactor plant operations, philosophy and procedures is desirable.

Environmental, Safety, Security and Safeguarding (E3S) regulations and principals (including application of As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and Best Available Technique (BAT) principals).

Understanding of UK and EU legislative requirements

Process Plant Design: Requirements development (including development of structured Requirements, Evidence, Definition and Verification (REDV) data and information) and management.

Functional interface development and management.

Experience in delivery of complex industrial plant.

Experience in the power generation or nuclear industry.

Experience in front end engineering design Technical leadership and programme delivery:

Definition of an engineering project/programme of work.

Delivery of programme milestones in line with agreed plans and budgets.

Management of risks.

Monitoring of progress.

Technical supervision .

Technical checking and output approval.

Chairing Design Reviews. Leading People:

Experience leading engineering teams.

Experience delivering complex engineering programmes

People development, including feedback and coaching.

Resource management, including team planning and task prioritisation.

Team recruitment. Knowledge of Systems Engineering Awareness of ISO 15288.

Awareness of systems engineering lifecycles.

Understanding of requirements management and model-based systems engineering Training & Qualification requirement Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Process Engineering or a related discipline.

Chartered (or working towards Chartered) Engineer with design experience including responsibility for technically leading complex system design programmes.

Direct experience working on the design or operation of a complex industrial facility.

Ability to communicate effectively with any audience, quickly establishing credibility and buy-in.

Project Management Qualification Desirable Disclaimer

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Applicants must be based in the UK. British citizens / EU Citizens / UK Work permit holders. About us :

At Quest Global, its not just what we do but how and why we do it that makes us different. With over 25 years as an engineering services provider, we believe in the power of doing things differently to make the impossible possible. Our people are driven by the desire to make the world a better place to make a positive difference that contributes to a brighter future. We bring together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals who are empowered by an intentional workplace culture, to solve problems better and faster. We wholeheartedly believe in the diversity of thought that comes with fostering a culture rooted in respect, where everyone belongs, is valued, and feels inspired to share their ideas. We know embracing our unique differences makes us better, and that solving the worlds hardest engineering problems requires diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds. We shine the brightest when we tap into the many dimensions that thrive across over 21,000 difference-makers in our workplace.

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Location:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT