Commissioning Engineer

Commissioning Chemistry Engineer

The Commissioning Chemistry Engineer would join the Commissioning Chemistry Team, working on the preparation and execution of chemistry commissioning activities for Hinkley Point C. As part of this team, you will provide expert advice on chemistry matters to the Commissioning Programme through the production and review of documents, supporting the resolution of emerging challenges and through being an advocate for excellence in chemistry.

The role will involve both detailed analysis and production of technical documents as well as hands on commissioning support during the delivery of key systems. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure the successful candidate has the right breadth of knowledge, and you will need to balance this with long term deliverables and emerging workstreams.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to be part of one of the most challenging and exciting projects in the UK as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in this country. We are building two new nuclear reactors (European Pressurised Water Reactor – EPR) the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK, providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes. We require a diverse team of dedicated chemistry professionals to ensure we have the right people at the right time to achieve this.

If successful, you will work within the HPC Commissioning Programme, and be part of the Commissioning Chemistry Team, reporting to the Commissioning Chemistry Lead.  Over the next few years, the team will grow significantly, and this role has the opportunity to help shape this growth and the delivery of commissioning chemistry at HPC, setting the benchmark for future projects. Training is provided for this role and will be tailored to the successful candidate’s previous background and experience.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

We’re talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

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What you’ll be doing

In 2025 Hinkley Point C will be commissioning the Commissioning Effluent Treatment Plant and Demin Water Plant. As a Commissioning Chemistry Engineer, you will provide hands on support, contributing directly to the successful delivery of these key systems. Additionally, you will lead and support on a selection of the work streams listed below. As the team is growing, the division of work can be shaped to the strengths, skills and development needs of the successful candidate, alongside those of the wider team.

Commissioning Chemistry Workstreams:

• Commission chemical sampling and dosing systems and deliver the corresponding preparation documents and activities.
• Provide chemistry advice for the commissioning of other systems and for the station wide commissioning tests.
• Provide chemistry advice for open points and design modifications impacting commissioning.
• Review documentation specifying chemical requirements for commissioning and oversee their application and monitoring throughout commissioning.
• Lead the integration of chemistry into the wider commissioning processes.
• Incorporate chemistry learning from the commissioning of the other EPRs into HPC’s commissioning processes and advocate for chemistry across the entire HPC project.
• Manage the interfaces between commissioning and other chemistry support teams across the Hinkley Point C project.
• Liaise with external stakeholders associated with chemistry, including regulators and industry working groups.

Who you are…

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in a chemistry-related discipline.
• Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures.
• Scientifically curious and willing to learn.
• Experience of making operational decisions based on data.

Desirable

• Good understanding of the principles and objectives of nuclear power plant chemistry.
• Commissioning and/or operational experience at a nuclear power station.
• Knowledge of preservation chemistry.
• Knowledge and understanding of the systems on a nuclear power station which support or contribute to chemistry control and chemical safety management.
• Experience of working within a project organisation.
• Experience of interacting with nuclear and environmental regulators.
• Chartered with a relevant professional body.

Applications for this role close: Thursday 13th February

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