Hinkley Point C
Join EDF as a Reactor Operator, and you’ll join one of the most exciting and challenging projects within EDF, as we continue to lead the rebirth of nuclear in the UK.
The Opportunity...
At Hinkley Point C (HPC) we are revitalising the UK nuclear power industry by building two new nuclear reactors (European Pressurised Water Reactors – EPR). We are seeking a diverse team of dedicated, motivated and determined people for Reactor Operator roles, within the future Operations Department.
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We have positions starting in January 2024, December 2024 and April 2025. Please indicate your preference and availability for dates in your application.
The selection process will consist of a telephone interview, a face-to-face interview and an assessment in the HPC Main Control Room simulator.
This is one of the final opportunities to join the excellent Reactor Operator training programmes and make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions.
Pay, benefits and culture…
Alongside a salary starting from £40,000, we offer a competitive benefits package including a company pension scheme, a wide range of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle, and the opportunity to earn a bonus.
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and those with a disability, and support social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, adjusting as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Reactor Operator, once HPC is operational, you will work in the Main Control Room as part of a 24/7 shift team and be responsible for the safe and reliable operation of a nuclear power plant.
Successful candidates will undertake a Reactor Operator training programme that will provide the detailed knowledge, skills and behaviours required to safely operate a 4500 MWth EPR and associated turbo-generator. The Reactor Operator training programme will take 18 – 24 months and comprises:
- Classroom training
- Simulator training
- Self-study
- On-the-job training
Following completion of the training programme and during the commissioning phase of the project, responsibilities will include:
- Providing operational leadership and support to commissioning activities.
- Developing and implementing operational procedures and documentation.
- Developing and improving training needs for future Operations colleagues.
Once HPC is operational, other responsibilities will include:
- Providing operational leadership.
- Monitoring equipment and system performance closely to detect changes early.
- Controlling plant evolutions precisely.
- Operating the plant in accordance with procedures and with a conservative bias.
- Working well as part of a team and communicating effectively.
- Having a detailed knowledge and understanding of plant design, system and component interactions and applicable theoretical or engineering principles.
- Actively supporting the Work Planning organisation to ensure an operationally focused schedule.
Who you are…
As a minimum, applicants will have a relevant HNC (or equivalent).
Candidates with a relevant degree (Engineering, Science, Mathematics etc.) would be desirable.
Additional skills and behaviours we are looking for include:
- Strong focus on safety.
- Clear communication and good collaboration with others.
- Calm and professional at all times.
- Strong technical knowledge and ability to make decisions based on the available information.
- Desire to drive improvements, and to continually learn and develop.
- Willingness to professionally challenge, and welcome challenge from others.
- Awareness of WANO Operator Fundamentals.
Closing date: 11th July 2023
Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.
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