Process engineer - radioactive waste

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Do you want to help us develop new processes for handling of radioactive waste from our Swedish nuclear fuel plant? Do you want to work in a complex and high-tech industry that contributes to a better climate?

Welcome to Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Factory and the Nuclear Safety team! We are 20 employees in different fields who work together to maintain and develop nuclear safety and radiation protection in our factory in Västerås.

Your contribution to the transition to fossil-free energy

As a process engineer within radioactive waste, you will work with developing safe hands-on handling methods for a complex set of waste products that arise from nuclear fuel production. Our fuel plant is a nuclear facility under the supervision of the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority and you will help ensure that we meet all requirements for handling of radioactive waste.

You will work onsite in Västerås and most of your work will be conducted in the fuel factory. #LI-Onsite

We are looking for you

To succeed in the position, we believe that you have an ability to take on complex problems, often involving interacting aspects of chemistry, radiation protection, criticality safety and nuclear regulation. You have a clear way of communicating and a natural focus on development and continuous improvement.

Depending on your interest and profile, you will have good opportunities for development in several different areas, such as specific calculation models, incident investigation and process systems.

Qualifications

• Master degree of Science in Engineering, or in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, physics or equivalent work experience

• Knowledge in writing technical reports

• 5+ year of working experience in similar roles

• Full professional proficiency in both Swedish and English

Experience of work in the field of waste handling, chemical process industry and regulated activities is meritorious.

Do you recognize yourself?

Welcome with your application consisting of CV, cover letter and degree certificate. Selection and interviews take place continuously.

Security clearance is carried out as part of the recruitment process.

You will report to Anders Riber Marklund. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Anders on anders.marklund@westinghouse.com or +46 21-34 73 41.

Agreement area

This position belongs to the Technology Agreement SI/Unionen/Ledarna.

Union representatives

Academics at Westinghouse (AFW): Anna Lundgren +46 21 347825, AFW@westinghouse.com

Unionen: Maria Gunnarsson, +46 21 347 595, gunnarmm@westinghouse.com

We offer: 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad.    As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. 

Westinghouse is an employer that treats everyone equally.

Some of the benefits employees in the Sweden can expect:

• Wellness Allowance
• Flexible pay opportunities via our Benefit portal
• Work hour reduction (ATF) and occupational pension (ITP)
• ASB Insurance: compensation for the cost of health care, dental care hearing aids, glasses and more
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Employee Referral Program: potential for employees to earn a monetary award for referring other qualified candidates to Westinghouse