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Electrical Systems Engineer (Diesels)


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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%).  

Reference number

2024-18868  

Publication date

10/21/2024

Job details

Category

O - PERFORMANCE & PROCESSUS - O3 - Support to performance

Job Opening Title

Electrical Systems Engineer (Diesels)

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in 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.

With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: “Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”

Job description

EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide.


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.
  • Particularly for I&C, performing the analysis for defining the I&C functional requirements of the system and production of the I&C logic:
    o   Writing of the Instrumentation & Control Functional Requirements
    o   Writing of Detailed Functional Diagram (DFD)
    o   Writing of FTP (Functional Test Platform procedure) specifications
    o   Analysis of the FTP results
    o   Writing of P5 text (I&C logic description)
    o   Writing of P6.x (alarm sheets, operating images and operating modes)
    o   Interface consistency check with diesel supplier design
  • Particularly for mechanical and electrical design:
    o   Ensuring supplier electrical and mechanical design is consistent with requirements.
    o   Ensuring update of internal component data bases consistently with supplier design.
    o   Analysis and verification of input data, requirements and lesson learnt from other stations.
  • Engage proactively with all stakeholders around the system in EDVANCE to ensure the delivery of a product meeting the requirements set by all disciplines (layout, civil, hazard, nuclear safety, environment, configuration management, procurement…).
  • 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, for the deliverables related to system engineering: e.g. list of the classified components, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), wiring diagrams and consumers lists.

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 (e.g. oil and gas, aviation…)
  • 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 and confident in communicating with others, particularly those based in remote offices including France, and Germany.
  • 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.

EDF EPR Engineering UK is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project.

 

 

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes

 

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.
Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.


Job location

Job location

United Kingdom

Job location (site)

Aztec West

Job family

Standard

BU (Organization)

IB UK

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Employment level

Non cadre

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Recruiter

Elise AMBROIS