Job Description

Remote Handling Operations Support Leader
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
Full-time
Salary: £63,856 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire
Confirmed Grade: Level 6
Department: RACE Operations

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

There has never been a more exciting time to join UKAEA. Operated by Culham Centre for Fusion Energy, the Joint European Torus (JET) is the focal point of the European fusion research programme. Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE) is also based at Culham, within UKAEA, specialising in remote handling and automated systems.

Join our team as the JET RH Operations Support Leader. Lead the physical implementation, commissioning, and maintenance of new RHS investments. Crucial to the success of the JET Tokamak decommissioning, you'll enhance integration of RH systems within the UKAEA decommissioning program. Take accountability for the continued operation of the JET remote handling system and ensure safe utilization of remote systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver a large-scale remote decommissioning exemplar for future fusion devices.

If you have well-developed leadership and communication skills and strong commercial awareness with the ability to make sound economic decisions that maximise programme value, then we would like to hear from you.

What will you be responsible for?

As the JET Remote Handling Operations Support Leader, you will be responsible for preparing, commissioning, and maintaining the JET robotic Remote Handling System. This role includes managing the implementation of new systems and upgrades, coordinating cross-discipline commissioning activities, and resolving operational problems. You must also anticipate potential threats, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure the team meets all safety and quality requirements. In addition, you will establish a strategic vision for the operations support team, control the maintenance program, and collaborate with other teams to accelerate the delivery of future fusion machines.

Qualifications

Essential skills, experience and competence required

- Proven significant experience in management of technician and engineering teams.
- Recognised leader in the remote handling and robotics community.
- Proven track record of building relationships, networks, and collaborations.
- Ability to manage highly complex, technical systems.
- Degree or HNC in Engineering, or equivalent extensive practical industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
- Ability to interact with multiple stakeholders across RACE and the wider UKAEA organisation.
- Proven experience in managing budget responsibilities and familiarity with modern standards in the areas of Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality Assurance. leader
- A proactive approach to safety, with good appreciation of UK compliance requirements in design, operation, anleaderd maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of large-scale remote handling systems, their operational application and their maintenance.
- Thorough knowledge of work control systems, risk assessments and method statements.

Desirable skills, experience and competence

- Experience of delivering works ‘on-site’ under CDM regulations is desirable but not essential.
- Knowledge of JET remote handling equipment and operations.
- Experience of working with tritium and beryllium.

Please note that we offer hybrid working and this role is about plant operation and maintenance, so we will be expecting to have - 80% site based.

Additional Information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme (up to 7% for Levels 1 - 7, as well as 3rd and 4th year apprentices) and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 21/5/2023. We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government Website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £63,856.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REF1665I

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