AMS PSR

We are currently creating a pipeline for future anticipated hiring of Nuclear Waste Engineers. 

PSR is working with NRS (formerly known as Magnox) to identify the most talented people on the market. To build the talent pool for when this role comes available. NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission, where we are responsible for the delivery of value for money decommissioning and restoration of nuclear sites, ensuring all our futures are safe, secure and sustainable. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate, and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn't be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

On behalf of NRS, we are looking for a Nuclear Waste Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Dungeness 4 days per week.

As a Nuclear Waste Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• The provision of technical support within the Waste Management organisation.
• To provide technical support to projects and relay the clear expectations of waste management.
• To provide authoritative advice for internal and external stakeholders.
• To carry out timely investigation of events as required and identify improvements.
• Contributing to the effective development and delivery of training within own area of specialism.
• Supporting the effective deployment of company-wide policies, processes, systems and procedures ensuring that at all times the business remains compliant. This includes, but is not limited to, the need to comply with the company’s Equality and Diversity Policy and undertake identified associated learning and development activities.
• Collating technical waste performance information for analysis against waste management performance objectives and schedule for the Life Time Plan.
• Assisting in preparation of safety cases under the plant modification procedure.
• Assisting in specification of work instruction, documentation and processes.

Essential:

• HNC/HND (NQF Level 5) or equivalent in a scientific, environmental or engineering discipline

Knowledge of environmental issues including practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to - - radioactive and non-radioactive waste management.

• Experience in developing waste inventories together with records management.

Relevant experience in nuclear industry in areas of waste management.

Desirable:

• Ideally, hold a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor Certificate - International Movement of Dangerous Goods Certificate.

• Ideally, have experience in developing BATs as well as knowledge of site waste management processes and procedures.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability confident 

As a member of the disability confident scheme, NRS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Armed Forces commitment

NRS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".