- Location
- Derby - Raynesway (UK-DNA), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Clearance
- Required
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Neptune Engineer - Submarines
Working Pattern: Days
Working location: Derby (Raynesway) Onsite
As a Neptune Engineer, you’ll have the unique opportunity to become a part of the development of the next generation of nuclear propulsion plant. You’ll ‘double hat’ as an operator and maintainer, training to become a Neptune Reactor Operator with the only experimental nuclear reactor in the UK, and complete maintenance of plant ensuring availability for experimental test programmes. You’ll also be required to work in controlled radiation/contamination areas and handle fissile material.
The successful candidate will join the small and experienced Neptune Facility Team responsible for the safe maintenance, availability and operation of the Neptune Reactor Facility (NRF), Neptune Radiological Calibration Facility (NRCF) and Radioactive Components Facility (RCF). The successful candidate will also provide significant support to the ongoing refurbishment of the NRF as the project progresses through commissioning and pre-operations.
Why Rolls-Royce?
Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.
We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.
We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
What we offer:
We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
What you will be doing:
With this exciting opportunity you will get a chance to be involved with the following:
- Fulfil the duties of a Reactor Operator conducting routine operations under supervision (subject to training, assessment and appointment).
- Planned preventative inspection and maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and calibration of mechanical and electrical systems (instrumentation and control systems, interlock and safety systems, ventilations systems, emergency shutdown systems and power systems).
- Mechanical and electrical isolations following company Lockout-Tagout procedure.
- Generating, implementing, and reviewing Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) such as risk/COSHH/PUWER assessments.
- Supporting experimental test programmes by working in radiologically controlled contamination/radiation areas and handling fissile material.
- Supervision of contractors and reviewing supporting documentation in accordance with company control of contractor process.
Who we’re looking for:
At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:
- Qualified with an HNC/HND/Degree in an Engineering discipline.
- Time-served maintenance/manufacturing services background.
- Experienced and comfortable using mechanical and electrical design information to aid maintenance, fault finding and system modifications (such as design baseline documents, P&IDs, wiring diagrams etc.).
- Experienced in writing and reviewing SSoW.
- Experienced in supervising contractors and reviewing their SSoW.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Good communication and presentation, able to work in a multidisciplinary environment, and adept at positively engaging with and influencing stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce
To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines, you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.
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