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Mechanical Commissioning Engineer Nuclear

Carmichael Uk
Edinburgh
5 days ago
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An opportunity exists for an experienced freelance Mechanical Commissioning Engineer on a major nuclear decommissioning project. This role requires the candidates to have experience in nuclear in-cell handler testing.


A valid P4 pass is essential too.


The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for :



  • Execution of the arrangements for controlling, witnessing, recording and assessing the results of commissioning tests which may affect safety.
  • Delivering the commissioning work scope to an agreed strategy and plan in a timely and cost-effective manner
  • Ensuring a proactive and balanced approach to safety (nuclear, radiological, conventional and environmental) to ensure that safety is optimised during commissioning
  • Reviewing commissioning progress and performance and taking appropriate corrective actions where necessary
  • Managing day to day liaison with personnel to obtain any necessary permissions and minimize impact to the project
  • Review of commissioning test results
  • Ensuring input to other project processes are incorporated, for example, design, HAZOP, risk, contract, estimating and knowledge management

Essential requirements for include -

  • Nuclear Mechanical systems commissioning
  • Minimum - HNC / HND in preferably Mechanical Engineering related subject or equivalent
  • Experience in nuclear commissioning
  • Project management knowledge, preferably APM member
  • Calculation production using Excel
  • IOSH Managing Safely
  • Relevant trade card

If you are interested in this post and have the requirements requested, then kindly lodge your CV here now.


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