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Commissioning Engineer (Mech or Process)

Amentum
Bristol
1 week ago
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Commissioning Engineer (Mech or Process) at Amentum. Join to apply for the Commissioning Engineer (Mech or Process) role at Amentum.

About The Opportunity

Energy Programmes is one of our newest Business Units and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Our embedded teams are delivering support to HPC, Sizewell C, SMR capability, and Poland's first Energy Power station. Working in both client facing and internal roles we are delivering major programme and project management capabilities throughout the project lifecycle. We are driving to deliver safe, high quality and to-time solutions by thinking innovatively and working collaboratively.

We are currently looking to recruit a Mechanical or Process Commissioning Engineer who will be accountable to a commissioning manager in BNI and Radwaste team within NI. Key responsibilities will be:

Responsibilities
  • Ownership of 2-3 radwaste systems, become an SME for those systems
  • Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
  • Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
  • Assist in the detailed planning of commissioning activities and take ownership of a commissioning test program
  • Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems
  • Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
  • Ensure that the commissioning process adheres to nuclear, environmental, and industrial safety regulatory requirements, incorporating international best practices in safety and technical excellence
  • Build successful collaborative relationships with project delivery team, site engineering, MEH and the plant operational organisation
Qualifications
  • Degree qualified or equivalent such as HNC and/or relevant experience in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience as a mechanical and/or process commissioning engineer
  • Experience of working in a highly regulated industry such as nuclear generation, utilities, oil & gas, or other heavy/manufacturing industries
  • Baseline Knowledge of the EPR design or other PWR/ Power station designs
  • Good technical background in process systems tests, including flushing, pump, and valve testing, etc
  • Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others
  • Knowledge of Radioactive Waste systems or fuel route processes
  • Experience in commissioning, maintenance and/or operations of Nuclear Island and specifically Radwaste systems
Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

We partner with VERCIDA; for greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team. Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Industries
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing

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