Electrical and I&C Handover Engineer – HPC Site 

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The role

The HPC MEH Program is growing as part of its preparation to build and install the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation at Hinkley Point C (HPC).  We are seeking an experienced Electrical and I&C Handover Engineer

to form part of an expanding team and contribute their knowledge and skills to be a core part of one of the nation’s key infrastructure projects. The owner of the position will oversee the preparation and implement of system handover from MEH JV to MEH Program and then to Commissioning and Pre-ops.

The Electrical and I&C Handover Engineer’s role will evolve during the lifecycle of the system handover and takeover in MEH and combine mechanical knowledge with project delivery skills. At the early stages you will contribute to building the system handover and takeover process among relative stakeholders. Following this, you will instruct MEH JV to prepare the EESR documents and review them in Teamcenter and organise system walkdown checking on site and category the punch list, and complete the Functional takeover for Commissioning, Turnover for Isolation and Takeover for Maintenance processes.

The key task of the Electrical and I&C Handover Engineer is to make sure the physical system installed by JV are in line with the Engineering documents and/or specification, the Erection Work Package, System Work Package and the pre-condition of Handover, and other requirements etc, by organising the technical review on EESR documents and walkdown checking on site, and then takeover the system to Commissioning and Pre-ops. You will need to:

• Remain accountable to the Completion and Handover Manager in the NNB HPC Project team.
• Update and review the system handover and takeover procedures/guidance notes/work instructions.
• Instruct Joint Ventures to draft Electrical and I&C EESR.
• Track the Electrical and I&C system handover schedule.
• Review Electrical and I&C EESR documents.
• Carry out the walkdown checking on site with all the stakeholders, such as: MEH JV, MEH program, Commissioning, Pre-ops etc.
• Attend the meeting of punch list categorisation after walkdown checking.
• Support JV to close out the comments on EESR documents and the snags in the punch list.
• Write lesson learned of the handover and/or takeover process.
• Discover and deal with the problems/defaults associated with installation as early as possible.
• Prepare the documentation and certificates for FTC, TFI and TFM.
• Support NI, mechanical and HVAC system handover, if needed.

Requirements of the role

Essential:

• Strong technical background in mechanical engineering, or nuclear operation and maintenance.
• Degree qualified in a relevant science or engineering subject.
• Experience of working in the nuclear industry, or an alternative regulated industry (e.g., oil & gas, electricity).
• Experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance, or operation support.
• An awareness of relevant legal and regulatory framework and compliance requirements.
• Ability to provide technical expertise and knowledge to troubleshooting / fault finding activities.
• An ability to build effective networks, negotiate and influence effectively towards the achievement of business objectives.
• An ability to work within a multi-disciplined engineering team to proactively manage and resolve design/installation/commissioning/maintenance issues as they arise.

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer, or equivalent professional standing.
• Experience in the design, installation, commissioning, maintenance of nuclear power plants.
• Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures.
• Experience Engineering technical teams.
• Understanding of UK licensing and other statutory processes, the role of the licensee and the principles of an Intelligent Customer organisation.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of the impact of change.
• Experience of working within teams in a programme-driven project environment.
• Familiarity with safety case process and design substantiation.

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