RPE Facility Senior Operator

About the job

RPE Facility Senior Operator

- Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK
- Full-time

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Job Description

Who are we looking for?

A great opportunity has arisen at UKAEA within the (H3AT) Hydrogen-3 Advanced Technology department. We are seeking an individual who will be working with multiple departments across the organisation. There will be an expectation to work in radiological areas. Expectation to wear differing forms of RPE. May be required to travel for training.

What will you be responsible for?

- Assisting the Facility Supervisor with the routine running of the RPE facility, ensuring safe working practices of the team
- Acting as lead when progressing work within the facility and associated Section work. Work to progress will include the following: ensuring the effective cleaning of respiratory protective equipment (RPE), stock rotation of equipment, maintenance and issue of RPE, assisting in training in the use of RPE and Face fit testing
- Providing feedback on the progress of task-based activities to the Facility Supervisor and RPE/Services Manager
- Providing additional support across the Group as and when required, support across the section will include undergoing training in other areas and being able to cover for others of a similar role during absence

Qualifications

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

- Experience of working within Nuclear or other highly regulated Industry
- Experienced in the issue and maintenance of RPE
- Understanding of contamination control practices
- Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Have demonstrable people management skills
- Able to become a Classified Beryllium and Radiation worker
- Willing and able to train to become Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS), Waste Responsible Officer (WRO) etc
- Experience in maintaining RPE

Additional information

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive Team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please be advised that this vacancy is due to close on 29/08/2022. We may close earlier than this date if large or sufficient numbers of applications are received.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit the UK Government website. If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.