Lifting/rigging Appointed Person - Bridgwater, United Kingdom - Framatome

Framatome

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Bridgwater, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

General information:

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI - 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).

Reference number :

Publication date :5/14/2024

Job details:

Category:

TB - CONSTRUCTION & COMMISSIONING - TB- Construction

Job Opening Title:

Lifting/Rigging Appointed Person

Job type:

Non fixed term

BU description:

Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.

The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.

With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to: "Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.

Competent lifting person with rigging experience to assist with overseeing mechanical lifting activities associated with the installation of the primary components of the 2 nuclear reactors being installed in Hinkley Point C.

Framatome have a dedicated lifting sub-contractor for all lifting activities and the role of the Rigging AP / Black Hat will be to aid in the planning off rigging activities with the sub-contractor, review lift plans submitted by lifting by sub-contractor, and then aid in the setting to work and supervision of the works and carry out any assurance checks / audits to maintain a high standard of safety / right first time...

Ultimately you will be part of a team who will deliver the installation of the only 2 nuclear reactors built In the UK in decades.

Job description:

Skills and Competencies

Assist with implementation of Processes and Procedures to effectively control mechanical lifting activities for Framatome scope of works.
Review lift plans in accordance with Framatome & NNB Lifting Standards
Carry out lifting assurance checks to ensure that the lifting equipment utilised by Framatome and their subcontractors is thorough examined (including lifting accessories)
Have knowledge and understanding to allow selection of appropriate rigging lifting accessories, including their method of attachment to the load, and any protection used to prevent damage
Oversea and liaise with subcontractor briefings to all lifting/rigging personnel prior to the lifting operation to ensure that the safe system of work described in the lift plan is understood.
Oversea rigging activities on site for all mechanical installation works for Framatome.
Ensure lift plans are reviewed and to the correct standard to ensure safe Lifting/Rigging
Plan resource to ensure there is a Lift/rigging Supervisor designated to direct personnel and to ensure that the operation is carried out in accordance with the lift plan
Investigate all hazards within the operating area
Liaise with any other persons or authority, as required to overcome any hazard, by including any necessary corrective action or special measures in the safe system of work
Produce / review Lifting plans for rigging activities
Ensure lifting activities comply with legislation, standards, ACOP.s and Framatome & NNB lifting standards.
Establish and maintain a high standard of health and safety, carry out site inspections to ensure Safe systems of works are being adhered too, with safety rules are being implemented to deliver the scope of works following a positive Nuclear Safety Culture
Support the Lifting Lead in the delivery of all lifting activities associated with the Framatome scope of works on Hinkley point C.
Support the Lifting Lead to ensure compliance with all nuclear safety and site license requirements
Support the Lifting Lead to ensure resource to meet organizational requirements are available in line with the delivery schedule.

Qualifications:

Appointed Person Moving Load

CPCS A61 Appointed Person (Blue Card)

Plus one of the following:

ECITB Diploma in:
Moving Engineering Construction Loads or
Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment
Diploma in Moving Engineering Construction Loads at SCQF Level
ECITB Skills Test Alternative /

Skills Test Number:
TNL0- ACE Card

To work on Hinkley point C you will require:

to achieve Security Clearance (BPSS or Higher)
Other qualifications (preferred but not essential)
IOSH managing safely or SMSTS or CCNSG

Profile:

Lift planning rigging operations (essential)
Lift planning using Mobile/Crawler/Tower cranes (preferred but not essential)
AutoCAD proficient (preferred but not essential
Experience working in nuclear power preferred, or power stations / refineries to be aware of safety culture within this industry.
Experience working on major construction projects (preferred)
Leadership ability to p