Senior Valve Engineer
Senior Valve Engineer
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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance the company designs services and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 20 000 employees work every day to help Framatomes customers supply ever cleaner safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome and LinkedIn: Framatome.Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI 19.5%).
Reference number
2025-21616Publication date
3/18/2025Category
TA - DESIGN & ENGINEERING - TAA - Design engineering management & Systems engineering
Job Opening Title
Senior Valve Engineer
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
Framatome is a major international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for designing building maintaining and advancing the global nuclear fleet. The company designs manufactures and installs components fuel and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants and offers a full range of reactor services.
Job description
As the Senior valve engineer you will provide technical oversight of the contract(s) including the surveillance of technical documentations the management and the resolution of open-points and changes related to Design Manufacturing and Qualification. You will also be responsible for keeping the contract at the configuration compliant with the project progress.
In order to do this you will work closely with the relevant disciplines in EPR-E and Edvance France but also within the client and the suppliers to ensure the technical requirements are met.
Typical activities include but are not limited to:
Leading technical meetings resolving complex technical matters whilst providing guidance and support to others in the team related to design and qualification
Surveillance of technical documentation from contractor
Support the client to answer supplier requests such as request for information (RFIs) Interface Queries (IQs) Exemption Request (ERs) or Non-conformances (NCR).
Anticipate and raise alerts on technical open points
Control and Management of the configuration of the contract design change and liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems
Review and approval of contract amendments (CTS)
Liaise with RD and client management teams to communicate progress risks issues and planning to support contract delivery.
Reporting of KPIs to the Contract Engineering Lead (CEL)
Ensure qualification activities are progressing accordingly to the contract progress and site needs.
Help to upskill other members of the team including other less experienced Technical Leads (TLs)
Promote an adequate Nuclear Safety culture
Profile
To be considered the following qualifications experience and skills are essential:
Engineering degree on mechanical
Strong knowledge and experience on valves (valve expertise)
Technical background on mechanical piping layout
Understanding of the EPR or general PWR design
Knowledge and experienced in Nuclear Mechanical Equipment Design Manufacture and Operations
Understanding of Equipment interfaces (pipework supports fluids safety case systems engineering civil layout) and qualification
Excellent communication and people engagement skills
Ability to build strong collaborative relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Languages (level)
English fluent (required)
French bonus
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Benefits
25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)
1% min Employee
Individual and family private health care
Life assurance (4x salary)
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Income Protection
Professional Membership (1 per year)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Language Courses
Plus more includingaccess to training and development opportunities.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.
Everyone will be considered without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability status.
The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.
Job location
United Kingdom Bristol
Job location (site)
Aztec West
Travel
No
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
