Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Framatome SAS; Cranfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy organization seeks a Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer in Cranfield, UK. This role involves commissioning I&C systems, conducting troubleshooting, and supporting integration in a high-performance team environment. Candidates should have a Master's degree and experience in Nuclear Engineering, ideally between 3 to 8 years. Knowledge of relevant systems is essential. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension contributions, and private health care.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Individual and family private health care

Life assurance (4x salary)

Professional Body Membership

Qualifications

• First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (3 to 8 years’ experience).
• In-depth knowledge about various TXS systems including Protection system and Reactor Control.
• Able to write and review technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing I&C systems across HPC plant units.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation.

Skills

Degree qualified Engineer

Nuclear Engineering experience

Knowledge of EPR design

Experience in multi-disciplinary teams

Knowledge of System Engineering principles

Education

Master's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

TXS systems knowledge

SICS system experience

Job description

TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAJ - I&C and Electricity coordination and management

Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Job type: Non fixed term

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services — all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipments. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

You’ll be embedded within our commissioning team on Hinkley Point C. You will work alongside software and hardware experts to deliver I&C systems.

You will be responsible of ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related is qualified before fuelling the HPC reactors. It will require a high level of professionalism and handling of the human factors. Your future team will ensure high-performance, safe, and compliant commissioning across the reactor system and the auxiliaries systems information used in the safety guardelines.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEM’s team.
• Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.
• Leading diagnostic testing on TXS, UNICORN.
• Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.
• Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.
• Coordinating with system engineering, operations, maintenance.
• Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.
• Being an example in procedure use and adherence avoiding “blind PU&A”.
• Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.
• Managing documentation for commissioning progress, non-conformances, and system handover.
• Ensuring deep first line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.
• Taking part of problem resolution groups.
• Flexibility will be asked on the location as being part of I&C taskforces in Europe.
• This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site, therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Languages

• French is a bonus.
• German is a bonus.

Profile

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
• First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (3 to 8 years’ experience)
• Knowledge of EPR design, UK context is a plus
• Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects
• Knowledge of System Engineering principles
• In depth knowledge about the various TXS systems: Protection system (PS)
• Reactor Control, Surveillance and Limitation System (RCSL)
• Basic knowledge of the hardware and software products of TXS technology.
• Experience in Conventional HMI (SICS) system and interfaces with different I&C systems
• Overview of the hardware backup system (For ex. HBS, Unicorn)

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels
• Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams
• Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly
• Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics
• Strong organisational and communication skills, able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + Bank Holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)
• Individual and family private health care
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Professional Body Membership
• Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• Babbel – learn a new language
• Generous family leave – Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.

Job location

United Kingdom, Cranfield

Job family

Standard

Minimum level of education required

Master

Minimum level of experience required

Experienced

Legal company

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.