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The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. Configuration Change Engineer Mactech Hinkley Point C Job Purpose / Overview To provide professional, high quality engineering support to the HPC Project on behalf of the Configuration Assurance Function of the NNB Technical Directorate and to ensure that the proposed design is compliant with UK regulations and context. Principal Accountabilities The primary responsibility of the role of Configuration Engineer is to support the Change Control Branch of Configuration Assurance in coordinating HPC's activities within the Configuration Management processes. This will involve providing technical assistance and managing activities so that the Configuration Management processes owned by Configuration Assurance are properly, adequately and efficiently implemented across the project. The main scope is as follows: Along with the rest of the Change Control Team, the role will be the preferred point of contact within HPC for configuration management processes. In particular, the technical point of contact for Engineering Managers and Design Entities for all configuration management topics. Coordinates the contributions from HPC stakeholders to the progression of configuration management processes including resolution of Open Points, Design Changes, referential changes, and progressing agreements on Technical Interface attributes. Is responsible for controlling, supporting, overall steering and monitoring of the end-to-end configuration activities. Is involved in Design Handovers to NNB to ensure configuration control is maintained. Responsible for the development and maintenance of data centric ways of working for managing design configuration. In addition, the post-holder may be required to perform other tasks relevant for the project or to the personal development of the post holder. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject or strong technical background preferred Experience within the Nuclear Industry useful but not mandatory Experience of process development and application within engineering projects Understanding of quality arrangements required and associated with nuclear plant construction preferred Understanding of equipment engineering requirements Knowledge of design processes and activities related to Nuclear Industry preferred Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including CDM and Nuclear Site License requirements Knowledge of power station design is desirable (EPR or NPP) Proficient project management, organisational and Coordination skills Great communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Decision making and escalation ability for resolution of issues Knowledge of budget and schedule management Ability to travel to different project locations across the South West Qualifications & Experience Behavioural Competences Relationship building skills Self-starter Excellent communicator and be able to work independently Proactive Attention to detail Organisational skills Questioning attitude Receptive to change Technical Competencies Engineering or technical discipline experience Understanding of analysis tools and methods, combined with the ability to apply them Understand quality arrangements and preferably those associated with nuclear plant construction Understand engineering requirements Demonstrate ownership of a process and demonstrate proactivity in resolving Configuration Management issues Ability to extract and compile relevant data according to the task in hand, often from numerous sources Analysis of technical documents Performs analysis of data highlighting and summarising relevant issues Maintains accurate and timely records (systems, databases, spreadsheets). Can develop and adapt theories to deliver project milestones Ability to identify opportunities for improvements to procedures, processes and/or systems (optional) Possesses a broad knowledge of engineering principles in relation to power station design For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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