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Deputy Operations Engineer - Application Pack

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Contents Contents ......................................................................... 2

UK Atomic Energy Authority ........................................... 3

RACE ............................................................................... 5

The Role .......................................................................... 8

Selection Methods ........................................................ 13

Employee Benefits ........................................................ 14

How to Apply ................................................................ 18


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UK Atomic Energy Authority

The UK Atomic Energy Authority (The Authority) is one of the world’s leading research

organisations supporting the development of fusion energy. Its primary mission is to advance

fusion science and technology to the point of commercialisation of fusion energy and to position

the UK such that it has a significant role in the fusion energy market. This is done through the

Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE).

The Authority has 1000 staff and agency supplied workers, including world-leading scientists and

engineers, fostering close links with international partners, industry and academic institutions; it

also supports the development of the Culham Science Centre and Harwell science, innovation,

technology and business campus. It is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by the

Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS).

Following a number of restructurings, the ongoing activities of the Authority include:

operating the Joint European Torus (JET), Europe’s premier fusion facility, under a 5-year contract (to December 2018) with the European Commission;

the UK fusion research programme, including a major upgrade to the Mega Amp Spherical Tokamak (MAST) device, funded by a grant (to March 2017) from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);

ownership and management of the Culham Science Centre, freehold ownership of most of the Harwell campus and a share in the joint venture (with STFC and a private sector partner) to continue the development of the campus as a vibrant science, innovation, technology and business campus;


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development of new facilities on the Culham site, such as RACE (Remote Handling in Challenging Environments), MRF (Materials Research Facility) and other facilities linked to the transition of the Authority from the physics of fusion research to the technological applications and design of new nuclear materials, reactors and demonstration fusion reactors;

a business development programme, in both fusion and fission related areas such as materials, neutronics, tritium handling, advanced computing and modelling, as well as work for ITER (see below), and

management of historic liabilities, and of the Authority’s pension schemes.

ITER is a global scientific collaboration to prove the feasibility of energy from fusion on an

industrial scale. Construction of the ITER facilities is underway at Cadarache in the south of

France. Europe’s ITER agency, Fusion for Energy, allocates grants and contracts to fusion

laboratories and industry to complete the research and design for specialist ITER systems and

construction of major components and CCFE has been successful in winning a number of these

grants or contracts.

The Authority manages an overall budget of around £105m, with income primarily received

through Euratom and EPSRC programme funding.


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RACE RACE (Remote Applications in Challenging Environments) is a business unit, based at Culham,

within the UK Atomic Energy Authority specialising in remote handling and automated systems.

As part of the global programme for fusion, RACE is developing remote handling systems for the

next generations of power stations. RACE is also at the centre of the UK effort to apply novel

technologies to all challenging and harsh environments for the protection of people and

advancement of industry. RACE designs, procures, commissions, operates and maintains the

wide range of equipment used for maintenance and implementation of enhancements of the

JET Tokamak and is active in the design and development of remote maintenance systems used

in ITER and DEMO fusion reactors.

A purpose-built facility for RACE on the Culham site will open early 2016. When fully

operational, it will conduct research and development into remote handling and robotics

applications and will offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, remote handling equipment and

expertise to design, implement, train and operate complete solutions. End users and their

supply chains will be able to develop technology for operations in hazardous environments that

include nuclear, oil and gas, sub-sea, space and construction.

RACE is part of the UK Government’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems Strategy (RAS) and is

one of the initiatives that is supporting development and growth in remote handling, paving the

way for the UK to be a world leader in this area. The RACE facility brings together a broad range

of expertise from the UK Atomic Energy Authority and its partners the National Nuclear

Laboratory, TWI, the National Physical Laboratory and the Nuclear Advanced Manufacturing

Research Centre.


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Dr Rob Buckingham FREng is a Director of the UK Atomic Energy

Authority, reporting to the CEO, with responsibility for RACE.

Rob is co-chair of the Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Special Interest Group that developed the RAS strategy

published in July 2014. He has spent his entire career in

robotics, firstly as a sponsored undergraduate with UKAEA, then

as an academic in the University of Bristol, before co-founding

OC Robotics in 1997. His return to Culham to head up RACE

closes a circle.

The Remote Handling Operations Group

The remote handling operations group is responsible for operating and maintaining the remote

handling equipment, comprising a wide range of electromechanical devices varying in size from

small hand tools up to a 400kg capacity robotic arm with a reach of 10 metres. All hardware is

operated and maintained by the RACE engineers with workshop support.


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The remote handling operations group is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the

remote handling equipment used to maintain JET. The equipment used has been developed at

Culham over the past 25 plus years. Within the Operations Group is the Implementation Section.

This section is responsible for the development and execution of remote handling tasks. This

expertise is in demand from various organisations with a remote handling requirement, ITER,

Eurofusion and the European Spallation Source.

The role of the operations engineer is key to the success of RACE. For RACE to be able to design

and or build novel remote handling equipment and tools, first it needs to know how they will be

used. The RH operations engineer will provide this valuable input to this process, drawing on

their experience of operating the systems used to maintain inside the JET Torus. They will be

involved in the whole process from concept through to operation. This philosophy is also taken

forward into the design of remotely handled components. This unique knowledge is in demand

on all of the projects that RACE is currently and is also aiming to be engaged in.


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The Role Career Family: Engineering Reports to:

Remote handling operations section leader

Role Title: Deputy Remote Handling Operations engineer

No. of employees/ASWs FRM for: (direct line management)

None

Level: 4 Total No. of staff in resource management chain

None to start but in the future up to 2

Overall Purpose:

The remote handling operations engineer will directly supervise three equipment operators when deputizing for the remote handling operations engineer in accordance with the prescribed task & equipment operating procedures. They will also assist in the responsible for ensuring safe and efficient remote handling operations.

Accountabilities:

Feasibility assessment of potential remote handling sub tasks

Derivation of an operational method for remote handling tasks

Specification of requirement for physical and virtual mock-ups

Specification and issue of sequence descriptions and remote handling operating procedures using the RH Operation Documentation System and related Human Machine Interfaces

Specification of requirement for physical and virtual mock-ups

Deputise in the shift management of remote handling and manual operations inside the torus

Deputise in the supervision of operating personnel during all remote handling operations

Reporting and presentation of feasibility assessments and operating procedures

Development engineering in support of RH technology diversification programme

Developing & writing assembly procedures

Developing & writing testing and commissioning procedures

Identifying key quality requirements and creating corresponding inspection documentation in line with RACE standards

Monitoring progress and quality of both sub-contract and in-house manufacturing & assembly ensuring compliance to UKAEA site standards

Commissioning & trouble-shooting hardware builds

Signing off completed work packages

Writing maintenance and operator manuals

Budget Responsibility:

•None

Specific Qualifications/Experience:

Essential

Recognised qualification in engineering at HND level (or equivalent) OR equivalent practical experience

Previous experience in managing and supervising technician level staff


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Experience in generating formal operations documentation

Experience in specification and manipulation of Virtual Reality models

An understanding of Written Safe System of Work and its use to control plant and personnel risks

Experience in using MS Access, MS Excel and MS Word

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills Desirable

EngTech registration

Experience in the operation of remote handling equipment would be beneficial however training will be provided

Special Requirements

The appointee may be required to work in Beryllium and Radiation controlled areas. All necessary training and registration for this will be provided by United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority.

The JET shutdown operations are staffed in shifts and the appointee must be prepared to work shifts or be on call as required. However this is only during shutdown preparation and operation. (Not full time shift work. On average about 25% of the year). Typical shift pattern when in remote operations are 06:00–15:30 for 2 weeks, one week on base hours (37.5 hours) and 15:15-01:15 for 2 weeks.

Other Duties:

•None

Technical/ Professional

80-100% Project Management

0-10% People Management

0-10%

Generic descriptors for all roles in this job family and level (This is standard information, please do not amend)

The first two descriptors relate to an overview of the role for the level within this job family

Generic Snapshot Jobs holders at this level are self-sufficient & use their engineering skills & experience to complete assigned work packages They identify opportunities & methods to improve processes or the use of equipment Job holders provide technical guidance & support to less experienced members of the team

Typical Representative Duties

Ensures project tasks are completed on time & to required standards Works within a scope that is well-defined or set by others Acts a specialist advisor within own area of expertise

The generic descriptors below relate to specific skills and attributes of the role for the level within this job family

Decision Making Functions independently with minimal work direction. Work is reviewed periodically & on an exception basis. Selects tools & methodologies for projects

Analytical Skills Selects from professional principles to address differing & variable situations where the required outcome is defined for the job, but requires judgment on how to achieve it Independently identifies & implements solutions to technical tasks Works independently within a wide range of procedures & standards


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Maintains & improves existing working processes & methods

Project Role Ensures project tasks are completed on time & to a required standard Works within a scope that is well-defined or set by others Understands the principles of project management May work autonomously on projects

Budget Management May be responsible for planning & organising budgets to meet requirements Awareness of & input into budgets

Communication & Influencing

Requires the skills to understand, influence, drive, & negotiate with internal & external customers, suppliers & colleagues Influence others views on issues both verbally & in writing Good technical report writing skills Disseminates knowledge to others & is likely to be a key source of advice & expertise to others

External Links Works mainly with internal colleagues & involved in collaborations with external partners. Attends conferences & may present Co-author papers

People Management May supervise a team or provide first-line management

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Typical Technical Expertise, Experience & Skills

Broad experience plus specialist knowledge in a dedicated area

UKAEA Organisation Knowledge

Understands both internal/external customer & project requirements

Behavioural Competencies These are the typical competencies required at this level but may be tailored to reflect specific job types. Refer to the full competency matrix for examples of behaviours at each level.

Taking Accountability Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution to the organisation; committed to the delivery of work; truthful and honest; shows strong commitment to organisational success; strong personal drive for results; overcomes difficulties and doesn’t give up

Level: Progressive Acts on values even in difficult situations and takes personal responsibility for outcomes. Overcomes obstacles, putting in the extra effort.

Flexibility The ability to plan for, adapt to and work with a variety of situations, individuals and groups; understanding the need to change approach in order to meet individual, team and organisational objectives; having a positive attitude to change; ability to cope with ambiguity.

Level: Progressive Adapts tactics to meet objectives. Helps shape new ways of doing things and contributes positively to the change process.

Communication & Influencing

The ability to communicate effectively and influence people at all levels, both orally and in writing; implies an intention to persuade, convince, influence or impress others in order to gain their support; listens to others concerns and


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conveys information clearly and proactively.

Level: Progressive Calculates impact of actions or words. Helps to develop an environment in which people communicate honestly and openly. Adapts techniques/styles to consider the differing needs of others

Teamwork & Cooperation

Uses interpersonal skills to work co-operatively with colleagues, internal and external partners; works pro-actively across cultures and organisational boundaries; shares information and ideas; encourages diversity of thinking.

Level: Progressive Supports colleagues and ensures that their views are heard. Speaks positively of others.

Self-Development Openness to feedback, using feedback effectively; willing to learn from experience and aware of impact on others; pursues learning opportunities; and modifies behaviour accordingly; shows commitment to learning and development

Level: Progressive Is committed to learning and continuous self-development. Proactively seeks feedback and opportunities for development.

Innovation & Curiosity

Spots opportunities; simplifies methods; generates creative solutions to work problems; finds new ways to deal with organisational challenges and issues; implements new ideas or approaches; focuses on continuous improvement; solves problems through creative thinking and identifies patterns or connections between situations.

Level: Progressive Tries out new approaches whilst managing risks sensibly

Systematic Thinking & Planning

A methodical and analytical approach to problem solving, planning and decision making; breaks down problems systematically in order to fully understand the implications; sets priorities on a rational basis

Level: Progressive Sees multiple relationships. Anticipates obstacles and thinks ahead about next steps, recognising the wider implications.

Commercial Awareness

The ability to use commercial information in buying and selling to support decision making; demonstrates a strong financial awareness and focuses efforts on value added activities; appropriately manages client, partner, collaborators and third party expectations; appropriately withholds information/intellectual property that has commercial value: communicates appropriately with third parties involved in commercial activity with the Authority

Level: Progressive Manages client, third party and partner expectations and ensures that underlying needs are met. Considers the external environment in order to focus efforts to deliver long term results.

Behavioural Safety Competency

The ability to demonstrate safe working in particular an awareness of risk and how these are managed to prevent or minimise injury or loss, taking action where risks are not properly managed.

Level: Progressive Understands what is meant by hazard and risk and how this applies to the workplace and considers working safely as an integral part of the job. Is able to undertake and complete risk assessments.

Management and Leadership Competencies

Setting Direction Supports the delivery The Authority's organisational objectives ,vision, mission & strategies; translates strategies into realistic and workable solutions; ensures that decisions are aligned to the organisational strategy


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Level: Supervising & Aspiring Managers

Understands and communicates the importance of meeting departmental and organisational objectives.

Leading & Developing Others

Leads, inspires and motivates individuals and teams; provides a clear vision, sense of purpose and direction in a way that people understand and buy into; ensures that others understand how to align their efforts to the Authority's objectives; is approachable and supportive; tackles poor performance and encourages people to reach their full potential.


Demonstrates ‘can-do’ optimism and energises others. Encourages high standards and acknowledges others’ effort and accomplishments

Management Behavioural Safety Competency

Visibly applying the Authority's Safety, Health and Environment policy, taking responsibility for the management of personnel ensuring their safety in the workplace, ensuring any potential environmental impacts from the Authority's activities associated with their work are minimised in accordance with the environmental policy and procedure.


Sets an example of working safely to others and actively promotes a positive attitude to safe working. Takes ownership for the risks faced by their staff and actively empowers individuals to take responsibility for safe working.

The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that are reasonable and commensurate with this role that may not be specifically referred to in this document.

Line managers are responsible for deciding upon the content of the job description, but where possible and relevant will take into account the views of the post holder.


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Selection Methods We follow a structured process to ensure our recruitment process is fair and consistent. Based

on the quality of the applications we may choose to do a telephone screening initially should

your application be shortlisted.

Our final selection process will involve a panel interview and/or other assessments to give you

an opportunity demonstrate your suitability for this role. You may also be expected to complete

work-based simulation exercises and a personality profile either online or onsite.


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Employee Benefits

There is a friendly and collaborative atmosphere at Culham. Ideas and results are openly shared at weekly MAST and JET physics meetings and Culham colloquia give staff an opportunity to hear from external scientific speakers – both from the international fusion community and the wider scientific world.

Annual Leave

The Annual Leave entitlement for employees is 25 days (pro rata for part-time employees) rising to 28 days after five years of service and then to 30 days after ten years of service. In addition employees are entitled to 10.5 holidays (including bank holidays and privilege days). Employees work a revised working week to cover the days that fall between Christmas and New Year when the site is closed. This means that no annual leave needs to be saved to cover these days. Employees are able to carry over up to ten days annual leave to the next leave year, if they wish. There is also the opportunity to accrue time off in lieu of extra work carried out as overtime, instead of receiving a payment, subject to line manager's discretion.

Pensions

The final salary pension scheme is available to members of staff. Employees who choose to join the Scheme will be required to contribute a percentage of their salary each month.

If you would like further information regarding pensions please contact the HR Department.

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Bonus scheme

Employees are normally entitled to bonus payments depending on UKAEA performance in any given financial year. Milestones are set up in a way so that employees' performance has influence on UKAEA performance in a given area. Bonus payments are paid on an annual basis as a percentage of salary (maximum 7%).

UKAEA Discounts

UKAEA Discounts is a free to use benefit, paid for by UKAEA, and offers numerous opportunities to regularly save money on normal everyday shopping. It has the potential to save you many £10s or even £100s per year. Click here for more information.

Relocation

New entrants who are required to move their home to take up a permanent appointment may qualify to be given some assistance towards their removal expenses. This is subject to an HMRC ceiling of £8,000.

Flexible working

All roles at UKAEA are open to job sharing unless otherwise stated.

Part-time working

UKAEA is proud to promote working part-time to enable employees to maintain a healthy life-work balance. Depending on the business needs, this can range from shortened days to allow for ‘the school run' to shortened weeks to fit with life style choices and most ports in between.

Emergency family leave (Time off for dependants)

At discretion a member of staff can request time off work to deal with an emergency involving a dependant. This leave is to allow employees to deal with unexpected or sudden problems and to make longer term arrangements as necessary. There is no qualifying period necessary for this leave and depending on circumstances some of the time off may qualify to be paid.

Maternity leave

Where an employee qualifies for contractual maternity pay (at least one year's effective service), she will receive her normal rate of pay during the 26 week ordinary maternity leave period.

Following this the first 13 weeks of additional maternity leave will be paid at the appropriate statutory rate of SMP. The remaining 13 weeks of additional maternity leave will be unpaid.

Adoption leave and Paternity leave schemes are also offered.

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Childcare vouchers

Employees can elect to purchase childcare vouchers through a salary sacrifice scheme. The vouchers can be used to pay for most types of childcare, including nurseries, childminders, before and after school clubs and holiday schemes. UKAEA Culham hosts one of the popular Toddlercare nurseries (within 50 metres of the main entrance). Toddlercare recently achieved an excellent rating from Ofsted.

Learning and development

UKAEA is committed to developing all members of staff by offering a wide range of programmes and support to suit their individual career aspiration. In engineering these range from an advanced apprenticeship scheme certified by IMechE and IET, a graduate scheme also certified by IMechE and IET with IOP pending, we are similarly accredited for our Continuous Professional Development Schemes and are members of the IET Power Academy. In the physics field we offer PhD and MSc opportunities and Culham Research Fellowships. In addition to the structured development schemes we also provide individual development as needed by the business and career trajectories.

Mentoring scheme

To help support its staff through their careers and professional development UKAEA have introduced a mentoring programme. Mentoring is a relationship in which one person, the mentor, helps another, the mentee, to discover more about themselves, their potential and capability. It can assist an individual by enabling them to seek guidance, support, help and feedback. The mentoring programme is a formal process which will be regularly reviewed and monitored. It recognises that individuals have different goals and aspirations and it endeavours to meet the individual's requirements and needs as well as those of UKAEA.

Core values

UKAEA prides itself on being a great place to work and are committed to the continual development of our people. The core values are Pioneering, Excellence and Innovation and these are at the heart of the Management Development Programme which fosters development and in so doing grows our organisation to meet current and future needs.

Cycle to Work Scheme

The scheme provides employees with the opportunity to purchase a new bike through a salary sacrifice scheme. Employees are entitled to borrow up to £1,000 for a bike and accessories.

Parking facilities

Excellent parking facilities are available across the site. Parking spaces are located close to offices and are free of charge. The site is monitored 24h/7.

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http://www.ccfe.ac.uk/Graduates.aspx

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Health and wellbeing

Research has shown that healthy and happy staff contribute more to their employer as well as the nation as a whole. As part of our health and wellbeing programme the UKAEA provide a range of free benefits helping to further improve your health and wellbeing. There is an on-site Occupational Health service. There is also an Employee Assistance Programme which is a welfare initiative, available to all staff, by telephone, giving support and counselling, covering a wide variety of subject areas, such as financial, personal, work-related and legal.

Eating and drinking

At UKAEA, catering outlets such as shops, a sandwich bar and a restaurant have a great range of food and drinks for staff to choose from throughout the day. The majority of the food is made in-house.

There is also a Costa Coffee outlet offering fresh coffee and cakes.

Social clubs and events

There is a social club (CSSA) which organises discounted theatre trips to various London theatres for its members, as well as supporting a wide range of clubs and societies. In addition CSSA organises a range of events on site such as Christmas parties for kids, bonfire nights and others events. This winter, colleagues have been challenged to a Winter Triathlon which includes a pub-style quiz, a skittles tournament and traditional Aunt Sally game. Last year the senior management team issued a Softball Challenge; 23 teams responded playing in a league and the knockout stages. The final was played at a CCFE Fun Day where 1,100 employees, contractors and their families enjoyed a wide range of free events, music and a traditional hog roast.

Athena Swan

UKAEA is delighted to have been awarded the Athena SWAN

bronze award which recognises the commitment of advancing the

careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and

medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.


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How to Apply Apply online

Visit http://www.ccfe.ac.uk/Jobs.aspx to apply via our online portal. You will need to complete

an online application form. You will also be prompted to upload an updated CV and a cover

letter.

Note: You may be asked to answer competency related questions. Please type your response

in Word and then copy & paste on to the online application form. The system may time out

and you are unable to save your responses and come back later. However, the rest of the

application can be completed at your convenience and you can save your responses for review

at a later stage but before final submission.

Help and Assistance For assistance or further information please email our recruitment team at [email protected]

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if large or sufficient numbers

of applications are received.

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