Field Service Welding Engineer (Nuclear) Submarines

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Field Service Welding Engineer (Nuclear) - Submarines

Full Time (Shifts and Travel Required)

Derby

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nuclear Field Service Welding Engineer within the IMRS (Inspection Maintenance and Repair Services) Welding Team in Derby. IMRS forms part of the Services Delivery Business Unit within Submarines. Our busy Engineering team is responsible for developing and deploying tailored repair and maintenance solutions to support the in-service maintenance of the UK submarine fleet as well as support to submarine design and build programmes.

As a Welding Engineer you will provide both practical and technical support to the welding development projects at Derby. You will also perform a wide variety of welding engineering activities to support procedural documentation welder supervision and site repair activities at Derby or in the field.

Why join Rolls-Royce

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce youll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength and all perspectives experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What youll be doing:

• Develop qualify and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS/PQRs) in line with industry standards (ASME ISO DGS and RRP)
• Independently manage your own projects in line with customer requirements cost and delivery (SQCDP).
• Lead and supervise on-site repair activities and welfare of the deployed team ensuring work is delivered safely on time and to specification. Provide technical welding expertise to support complex repairs installations and manufacturing.
• Investigate welding issues and implement continuous improvement to reduce rework defects and downtime.
• Manage quality control inspections and documentation across a wide variety of projects.
• Train mentor and upskill welders to improve competency productivity and quality.
• Promote a strong safety culture complying with nuclear site rules risk assessments method statements and permit-to-work systems.

Shifts / Travel

Although Derby based the role will entail travelling to various sites across the UK for varying durations and will normally consist of working shift patterns usually based on 12-hour days or nights dependent on the task. The number of days a year site deployed is approximately 90 days although durations will vary based on workload and training. Although site work is generally pre-planned there will be the requirement to support emergent requests to deploy with less than 48 hours notice. Whilst in Derby flexible working hours are in place from 7:00am to 6:00pm working a standard 7.4 hours per day.

Position Qualifications:

• Experience from a Welding Engineering background familiarity with the nuclear industry (desirable).
• An IIW Welding diploma IWE Level or similar. (IEng or CEng status is preferable).
• Understanding of welding processes for in service manufacturing and engineering activities and a strong understanding of quality and process control.
• Experience with GTAW mechanised processes utilising the latest technology out in the industry (Polysoude Arc Machines Liburdi etc.)
• Experience in GMAW SMAW FCAW processes would also be beneficial.
• Good communications skills and able to interact with people at all levels within the business.
• Strong health and safety culture with the willingness to support and lead on HS&E activities.
• Must have the ability to work as a harmonious member of a team and.
• Be prepared to deploy to remotes sites (within the UK) and support 12-hour shift working patterns as required including weekends at site for long periods (Typically 2 weeks)
• Able to work autonomously managing your time and balancing your day-to-day priorities and commitments.
• An ability to manoeuvre yourself and test equipment on/ off and around submarines demanding on occasion periods of physical exertion.
• UK driving licence.

Formore than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines.

To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you dont already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or in MoD approved cases a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing competitive resilient and growing company. Join us and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued diverse perspectives fuel innovation and everyone can thrive.

Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk.

The professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.

It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.

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