Hinkley Point C is a vital part of the UK’s future energy strategy. As the first of the UK’s next generation of Nuclear power stations, HPC is both of high profile and high complexity. The HPC Commissioning Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C, the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

Responsibilities

Scope of Work

• Supporting the preparation for installation and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems
• Executing various types of onsite commissioning testing
• Assessing the requirements for spares
• Working collaboratively with installation teams, to assess as-built status against design and demonstrating best practice for effective handover to commissioning
• Reviewing and improving commissioning methods and procedures
• Planning and organising commissioning work activities throughout the commissioning phase
• Supporting other process teams, sharing your I&C knowledge
• Assessing risks and mitigation methods
• Organising and performing surveillance of contractor led activities
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out with full regard to license requirements, statutory regulations, company and local directives, procedures and safety rules
• Recording and documenting commissioning data, test results, issues and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning

Qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Expected

• Degree or HNC qualified (or equivalent) in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Practical knowledge of process measurement methods, constraints and associated instrumentation devices and standards (e.g. pressure, flow, level, temperature…)
• Extensive experience in the practical application of instrumentation in the industrial context, including primary elements, tappings, impulse pipework etc
• Experience in the commissioning and maintenance of final actuators (e.g. pneumatic, hydraulic, motor operated valves) performing both regulating and isolating functions
• Interfacing with DCS, PLC and protection systems
• Experience in the commissioning and maintenance of safety relief valves
• Understanding of measurement and calibration uncertainty through the entire channel from instrument to display and the ability to specify relevant acceptance criteria
• Knowledge and experience in calibration methods and standards
• Experience of site commissioning / operation / maintenance in thermal or nuclear power plant, oil / gas / petrochemical or other heavy industry
• Testing and setup of standalone/dedicated I&C systems
• Familiar with industrial construction/commissioning site work control, safety management etc
• Sharing skills and knowledge with colleagues to encourage development of people and the broader team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others including construction and operations personnel
• Delivery-oriented with the ability to set action plans and meet deadlines

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.