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Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

AWE Aldermaston
Pay: £10,500.00
Location: Berkshire Reading United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Aug 2019
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02753084
2018-12-10 2019-01-27

Job Description

As a nuclear engineer apprentice, you will learn the basics of hand tools, machining, electrical theory, circuits, instruments and control logic, before learning how to specify, troubleshoot and maintain various pieces of industrial equipment, such as nuclear vent and containment systems through lectures and practical workshop projects.



You will then undertake focussed professional engineering placements in industrial nuclear buildings across the business to gain an appreciation of the additional challenges and safety requirements of providing engineering services in such an environment throughout the engineering lifecycle (Design, Construction, Commissioning, Operations, Utilities).



Following completion of your placements and subject to the business need and your career aspirations, your final role placement will be selected, and you will complete your training as a professional engineer in this area.



Duties may include:




  • Analysing engineering and scientific problems using mathematical, engineering and scientific tools

  • Applying science or engineering knowledge to decommissioning technology

  • Observing, recording and drawing conclusions from data and experimental evidence

  • Specify, plan, manage, carry out and reports on projects



This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:




  • Understanding how things work and improving them

  • Solving problems in different ways

  • Working with Control Systems (Coding Raspberry PI/Arduino, hacking consumer electronics, small audio electronic projects etc.)

  • Working with Mechanical Assemblies (Car/bike/clock maintenance, restoration and modification etc.)

  • Working with Electrical Systems (Home electrical maintenance, changing sockets/light fittings, vehicle electrical systems)

  • Interest in learning/improving practical applications

  • Applying engineering principles into real life scenarios



On completion, a Nuclear Engineer Degree Apprentice will be able to use the knowledge, skills and behaviours developed to enable systems and equipment to operate safely, efficiently and in an environmentally sustainable way, meeting the requirements set out by AWE and those of the Professional Body Institutions.



They will have a fundamental and core knowledge of engineering/science principles and practices and will be able to demonstrate discipline skills commensurate with their employed job role that typically will include design, plant performance enhancements, operational management, project management and maintenance of safety standards utilising analytical thinking to provide innovative solutions. They will also demonstrate good communication and team skills and the ability to communicate in a variety of forms to all levels within an organisation.


Personal Qualities :




  • Reliability with a high level of respect for confidentiality on work related and personal matters

  • Ability to understand the impact of work on others, especially where related to diversity and equality

  • A supportive attitude to change and ability to respond positively to change management processes

  • Ownership for personal development

  • Open attitude towards receiving feedback

  • Committed to health & safety (i.e. personal, workplace, radiological and nuclear)

  • Enthusiasm for the nuclear industry



Skills Required :

  • Good communication skills (i.e. technical speaking, active listening, professional writing, professional body language and technical presentation)

  • Ability to work autonomously and interact effectively within a wide, multi-disciplinary project team

  • Good time management skills (i.e. planning and completing work to schedule)

  • A supportive attitude to change and ability to respond positively to change management processes

  • Effective at following rules, procedures and principles

  • PC literate

  • Excellent team working skills

  • Ability to concentrate for long periods



Future Prospects :

Following completion of your placements and subject to the business need and your career aspirations, your final role placement will be selected and you will complete your training as a professional engineer in this area.


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