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Process Engineer

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Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Overview

Requisition Number: 26696
Company: W Electric Company UK Ltd
Location: Salwick Preston, GB

Process Engineer at Westinghouse Electric Company, Westlakes/Springfields. Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

About The Role

As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for the delivery of identified Process Engineering deliverables across one or more projects. You will report to the Principal Process Engineer and be located at Westlakes or Springfields.


Key Responsibilities
  • Production of Process drawings: Process Flow Diagrams and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams/Engineering Flow Diagrams.
  • Production of calculations including mass, energy and flow balances, pipe and equipment sizing utilising MS Excel, MathCAD, Pipenet, Aspen Custom Modeler or other software as required.
  • Production of technical documents such as Basis of Design, Testing Strategies/Schedules, Method Statements etc.
  • Participation in design meetings and technical reviews and presentation of technical solutions.

Qualifications
  • 3+ years in the nuclear industry or other highly regulated sector
  • MEng preferred
  • Chartered Engineer/incorporated or working towards and engaged on a programme of Continual Professional Development.
  • Working knowledge of standards, regulations, codes and directives and how they should be applied including (but not limited to) Pressure Equipment Regulations, COMAH, COSHH, DSEAR etc.
  • An appreciation and understanding of the Construction & Design Management Regulations.
  • An attention to detail and a high standard of verbal and written skills
  • Communication and cooperation with the team and sub-contractors.
  • A natural aptitude for undertaking engineering calculations, analysis and problem solving.

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.


Employee Experience

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

  • Attractive remuneration
  • Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
    • Peer-to-peer recognition program.
    • Life insurance
    • Pension plan
    • Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
  • Learning and development opportunities.
  • We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.


Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.


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Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.


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