Senior PWR Operations Engineer

Senior Operations Engineer 

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About the role:

As a Senior Operations Engineer you will support the development, maintenance and operation of nuclear training replica simulators in Europe & LATAM.

You will report to the Simulator Operational Support Manager and lead a group of test operators in several simulation projects. This position is located at the Madrid headquarters in San Sebastián de los Reyes with a hybrid work schedule (remote and in-office). This is a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the interface between simulator users (nuclear instructors or operators) and the modeling experts
• Perform operational tests in a replica or glass top simulators according ANSI/ANS 3.5 standards
• Simulator discrepancies diagnosis
• Corrective work orders specification
• Diagnose and correct specification of potential work orders
• Provide specifications of the modifications to be introduced in the simulator, derived from updates of the reference plant
• Design the acceptance tests of the changes made in the simulator, both at the individual level and in the verification of the global response
• Develop the periodic testing program for maintaining the certification of the simulator for training of operating personnel
• Support to the training school in the testing and validation of the training scenarios that are developed in the courses in the simulator
• Participate in audits and inspections of the simulator, following the processes defined in the simulator configuration control system
• Participate in engineering analyses
• Validate changes in the plant's operating procedures
• Perform simulator training for end-users

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering (Energy, Nuclear, Industrial, or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in nuclear training, Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) operations, test operator, simulation technology and simulator architecture
• Proficiency in Spanish (C2), English (C1), French (B2)
• Ability to travel Nuclear Power Plant sites
• Driver's license

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in Spain can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Hybrid model of work.
• High flexibility and autonomy.
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
  • Lunch allowance.
  • Private health insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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