Senior Structural Analyst

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Context/Environment:

Within the global Component Engineering department, the “Component Structural Analysis” team brings together multicultural engineers in Spain and Belgium. The main tasks of the group are many advanced technical evaluations and analyses carried out on major nuclear safety class components and piping. The group also provides many services within the framework of the discipline of structural mechanics, such as design activities, factory/workshop follow up and support to nuclear power plant modifications or refueling outage. Areas of expertise include structural analyses, fatigue and fracture mechanics assessments. The main examples of project involvement are long-term operation support, seismic qualification, major component replacement, and plant modifications.

Work Location: Madrid - Spain

Your work location will be at the Madrid office (San Sebastian de Los Reyes). You may travel to provide engineering support directly to our teams performing activities in the nuclear power plants or other Westinghouse locations.

Job description:

·       Member of the Component Structural Analysis group performing engineering evaluations and analyses of technical products and services within the structural mechanic’s field (design and analyses for the repair, modification and qualification of components within the primary pressure boundary of Westinghouse designed nuclear power plants including current operating fleet, AP1000 and AP300).

·       Responsible for hand calculations and finite element analysis calculations in ANSYS to verify the qualification of nuclear power plant components to the appropriate standards. The different types of analyses performed within the team are:

o   Complex stress analyses

o   Fracture Mechanics

o   Fatigue Analyses

·       Documentation of analyses in English.

·       Bring engineering carefulness to resolution of problems and propose integrated solutions to technical challenges that may arise during projects.

·       Participate in international project teams and communicate with relevant parties.

• Lead a technical team to project completion while meeting safety, quality, schedule and budget

• Work with project managers and subsystem/component leads to develop project schedules.

·       Provide technical guidance, direction, and collaborate with early career engineers within project team

• Homeworking up to 50% of the time will be possible after 6 months (more presence in the office will be required for the first 6 months and evaluated after this period)

Multiple evolutions are possible, depending on the experience acquired and the performance obtained, and may lead to progress towards the path of technical expertise, project management or management.

Technical/Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

·       MS degree in Mechanical Engineering

·       Minimum 8 years of proven related experience with a strong Technical Engineering acumen (10+ year preferred).

·       Interested in mechanical component stress analysis, finite element analysis software for structural analysis and Interested in the nuclear industry. Experience with ASME Section III and/or Section XI.

• Previous work experience with FEA (ANSYS APDL and/or workbench is a plus)

·       You are fluent in English and have report writing skills. French is a plus but not mandatory for the position.

·       Nuclear plant primary systems knowledge

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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