Mechanical Designer - Preston, United Kingdom - Springfields Fuels Ltd

Springfields Fuels Ltd
Springfields Fuels Ltd
Verified Company
Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Duties will include supporting all aspects of mechanical engineering designs, from concept phase, initial design, through to detailed design, ensuring that the functional requirements for the project are met and appropriate internal / national / international standards and Nuclear Site Licence Conditions are complied with, whilst meeting agreed programme targets. Packages of work will include the development of mechanical designs through to final installation / commissioning and hand-over to the end user. This will include, but not be limited to, the generation of engineering drawings, calculations, equipment specifications, design governance documentation, commissioning and hand-over documentation, engineering substantiation documentation, etc. From time to time, there may be requirements for the individual to visit suppliers' premises to discuss products and witness equipment trials & testing, including occasional overnight stays.

The role requires an individual who is a team player, with a 'can-do attitude', with good communication and interpersonal skills, and a questioning attitude in relation to safety and technical aspects, along with an ability to work both as an individual or part of a wider team. The individual shall have a good understanding of mechanical engineering principles for the nuclear industry, with a history of working in a nuclear engineering environment or other similar highly regulated industry. It would be advantageous, but not essential for the individual to possess a working knowledge of the different aspects of the project process, such as design, project management, estimating / cost control, planning, risk management, communications and stakeholder management. Additionally, a good knowledge and understanding of operations and work practices on the Springfields (UK) site would be beneficial.

The role offers an opportunity to work in an exciting and growing environment, delivering design packages for operational production plants, laboratories, and site infrastructure support departments.

The role will predominantly be carried out at the Springfields Fuels Limited site at Preston with home flexible working, where possible, and occasional visits to suppliers in the UK when required, including on occasions overnight stays.

Duties and Responsibilities (in the order of priority):

  • Adherence to company safety rules/procedures and demonstrable evidence of compliance with legislative and regulatory standards in a highly regulated industry. Take a pro-active role with regards to all aspects of Conventional and Nuclear Safety.
  • To ensure that all engineering designs you are involved with meet the appropriate internal / national / international standards, Nuclear Site Licence Conditions (SLC's, SAPs & EDSPs) and comply with the Construction Design & Management Regulations.
  • Delivery of mechanical engineering designs utilising 2D & 3D Design Packages (Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor and/or Solid Works) for engineering projects and production of quality design deliverables within the project programme and budget. To include engineering design drawings and documentation, etc.
  • To be fully proficient in the use of Autodesk 2D & 3D design packages (AutoCAD, Inventor) and/or Solid Works and have the ability to integrate the output from these packages into final engineering design outputs.
  • To be fully proficient in the use of Point Cloud Laser Scanning techniques and have the ability to integrate the information gathered from this into final engineering design outputs.
  • Delivery of design governance documentation to support the Design Office Safe System of Work for engineering projects.
  • Provide support to our external design partners within the supply chain, to assist them with their engineering design outputs and review their design submissions.-
  • Preparation of engineering drawings, technical specifications, data sheets, Outline Installation Method Statements, test documentation and general design documentation to support design, installation & commissioning activities.
  • Provide a level of 'Design Technical Support' to the Construction and Commissioning teams during the installation & commissioning phases for projects.
  • Maintain good communications between all project stakeholders (client representatives, project manager, internal / external design teams, internal stakeholders, equipment suppliers, site Design Authority representatives, planner, cost controller, construction & commissioning teams).
  • Respond to Technical Queries throughout the Design, Installation & Commissioning stages for the project.
  • Attend supplier's premises to provide a level of technical surveillance to inspect equipment and witness testing of equipment. On occasions this may require an overnight stay.
  • Undertake mandatory WEC training to keep abreast of company training requirements. Undertake external training courses to maintain a level of Continuing Professional Develop
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