Pressure Systems Assessment Engineer

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As a Mechanical Engineer (Pressure Systems) you will provide specialist technical support and advice, involving design assessment, the examination of pressurised and hazardous content systems, and nuclear transport packages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of an independent design verification service within Springfields, catering for new, in-service and repaired equipment within the following categories:

• Pressure Vessels

• Bulk hazardous content equipment

• Piping systems

• Mechanical safety accessories and relief streams

• Nuclear transport packages

• Create new and amending existing Written Schemes of Examination for pressure and hazardous content systems.

• Approval of quality plans and concessions associated with the in-house manufacture and repair of equipment.

• Lead Authoritative Technical Reviews associated with changes to Written Schemes of Examinations.

• Provision of technical guidance to personnel at all levels of the organisation on the above stated categories.

• Some organisation/planning of contractor inspection resource.

   

Qualifications:

• Graduate Mechanical Engineer or equivalent in a relevant discipline or working towards graduate mechanical engineer status with relevant pressure/hazardous content systems experience.

• Experience of the inspection of pressure systems following the PSSRs.

• Interpret national and international codes and standards for designing pressure vessels, piping systems and associated safety accessories.

  Incorporated Engineer or working towards achieving professional registration.

Desirable Skills

• Thorough Understanding of the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations and the Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
• Good understanding of NDT techniques.

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 the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration

• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:

  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 

  • Life insurance

  • Pension plan

• 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 Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse.