Fire Engineer

Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years. HPC’s two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26GW of secure, low carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the project’s ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Amentum are currently looking to recruit a Fire Engineer who will conduct internal fire studies on all the Nuclear Island (NI) buildings, to ensure that safety functions are still carried out in the event of a fire occurring within the plant and that the conventional safety requirements related to UK codes and standards are implemented.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterise and analyse various combustible materials present in each area and their risks.
• Perform temperature change calculations over time for a simulated fire (modelling of various situations using the MAGIC software) to identify the consequences of a fire and the risk of propagation.
• Study the risk of damage to certain systems through detailed analyses to identify and address common mode issues for Nuclear Safety.
• Provide technical support to systems and layout teams for all questions related to Fire, participating in resolving potential issues or infeasibilities.
• Contribute to potential modifications (Design Change), assessing the potential impact on the Fire studies.
• Perform regulatory assessment for fire life safety.
• Recommend protection solutions to prevent an outbreak of fire or to make it improbable.
• Prepare and monitor issuance of deliverables you are responsible for in consistency with the project planning and in accordance with the quality process.
• Participate in Committees and Taskforces when required to provide Fire safety perspective and advice and represent the NS&E discipline, when required.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Engineer qualified to degree level or equivalent specialising in safety and/or fire protection studies/technologies.
• Knowledge in Nuclear safety, especially in Fault studies.
• Knowledge of ETC-F (EPR Technical Code for Fire) would be appreciated.
• Experience and knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999.
• Calculations relating to fire protection and ability to work with calculation tools.
• Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
• The postholder should be conscientious, enthusiastic about the subject, with good interpersonal skills.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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