Job Title: Senior NBI Technician
Location: Milton Park, Abingdon (OX14)
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Background:
The Company has unlocked a new route to scalable fusion power that is cost-effective and does not require huge infrastructure and capital expenditure. The technology could revolutionise the world’s energy production – it will be possible to produce more energy, more cheaply and with fewer harmful side effects (e.g. long term nuclear waste or carbon emissions).
They aim to accelerate the development of fusion energy by combining two emerging technologies – spherical tokamaks and high-temperature superconductors. The company’s innovation has been featured on Channel 4 news, BBC News Click, Reuters internet news channel and they received a Technology Pioneer Award at the World Economic Forum in 2016. This is the chance to join a fast-growing high technology company with an agile, dynamic team and to tackle the challenge of a lifetime.
The Role:
The Company are taking delivery of three NBI systems (Neutral Beam Injection). One of which is the larger HNBI (Heating Neutral Beam Injection). The specification and system are in good progress and a Senior Technician is required to assist engineers on the installation and development. They will have a good understanding of materials manufacturing and processes to be able to install Neutral beam systems as they arrive. The Senior Technician will assist the engineer to manage the installation along with the SAT and manage the maintenance and operational process of the NBI system.
They will also work with other Technicians and Engineers to create suitable operations and commissioning processes during operational and maintenance periods. The candidate will need to have an understanding of neutral beam plant, radiation awareness and an understanding of electrical drawings.
Duties will include:
Working alongside the NBI Engineer, the Senior Technician will be responsible for the installation of the HNBI system and future NBI systems.
- Mechanical installation
- Working with Electrical Engineers to complete NBI wiring details and installations
- Risk assessment and Method statements for installation and commissioning.
- Installation design and detailing.
- Test and commissioning with the NBI Engineer.
- Monitoring and maintaining conditions of the HNBI during plasma operations.
Hazard-specific / Safety-critical duties
This job includes the following hazards or safety-critical activities which will require successful pre-employment health screening through the Company’s Occupational Health Service before the successful candidate will be allowed to start work:
- Working at heights
- A small possibility of Night working (11pm-6am)
- Working with Ionising Radiation
- Regular manual handling
Personal Skills and Attributes:
Essential Selection Criteria:
- Mechanical Apprenticeship
- NVQ3, HNC, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Experience with Vacuum, Gas and Cooling system
- Mechanical installation
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team, or alone
- Willingness to learn new techniques
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and uses initiative
- Practically minded and have a hands-on approach to work
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Able to work safely
- Able to integrate well
- Good communication to wider group
Benefits:
- 25 Days Holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Company Pension scheme: Company contribution of 5% of salary after 3 months’ service
- Eligible for company share option scheme after one years’ service
- Company bonus scheme, discretionary, dependent on performance
- Private medical insurance after 3 months’ service
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back within 10 days of submitting your application then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. However, you may be contacted in the future to discuss other opportunities.
No terminology in the advert or job description is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Installations, Engineering Graduate, NBI Installation, Mechanical Installer, Machinery Installation, Senior Installation Technician, Mechanical Installation Technician may also be considered for this role.
