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Principal Safety Assessment Specialist

Employer
AWE
Location
Reading
Salary
£40000 - £60000 per annum
Closing date
16 Sep 2019

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Clearance Level
DV, SC
Sector
Engineering
Job Type
Permanent

Job Details

AWE are currently recruiting for a Principal Safety Assessment Specialist

This role will be provide extensive specialist subject matter expertise in the assessment of nuclear, explosive and other major hazards associated with actual, planned and/or decommissioned facilities, plant, equipment or product. Advise on strategies for the development of safety assessments (safety case/safety basis/risk assessments). Develop and deliver complex safety analyses, assessments and associated documentation.

Location - Reading area

Package - £ subject to skills and experience

AWE offer a competitive salary, market leading contributory pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, excellent work/life balance including a 9-day working fortnight and flexible working hours (role dependent). A salary sacrifice scheme is also available.

Key accountabilities:

  • Leads and manages the technical input to the planning and production of safety documentation.
  • Delivers safety assessments and other technical safety documentation to agreed AWE standards.
  • Monitors the production and delivery of safety documentation, using appropriate metrics.
  • Ensure the implementing safety documentation requirements meet the standards set in the MSPs.
  • Provides technical input to the production of Company and SESH policy, guidance and strategy.
  • Provides technical input to the design and/or delivery of technical training.
  • Mentor SAS Assessors and Senior SAS members as part of a planned development activity.
  • Maintain and promote high personal standards in security, environment, safety and health.
  • Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system.

To be successful in this role you should have the following skills:

  • Degree in a science or engineering based subject or vocational qualification (HND or equivalent) and/or extensive practical experience.
  • Technical: Safety Assessment Specialists are expected to be able to undertake a range of techniques.
  • Business Skills: Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, report and presentation skills.
  • Extensive experience in the field of safety assessment for radiological, chemical and/or explosive hazards.
  • Experience in a nuclear, high hazard and/or highly regulated industry.

Desirable:

  • Professional membership to a relevant charted body.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions.

AWE is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at AWE, including women, BAME and disabled people.

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