Post Operation Clean Out Operator (POCO Operator)

Job Introduction

Job Description for Post Operation Clean Out Operator (POCO Operator):

NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish — allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.

The Post Operation Clean Out Operator will support the construction Engineer deliver “hands on” work packages dismantling and cleaning of decommissioned items for disposal, to the required time, cost and quality. The Post Operation Clean Out Operator will undertake Post Operation Clean Up (POCO) activities and support the Construction Engineer in meeting the Preston engineering team deliverables as set out in the Preston Facility work schedule.

The length of the fixed term contract is 18 Months for this role.

Role Responsibility

Main Responsibilities for Post Operation Clean Out Operator (POCO Operator):

• Provide specialist Project services to internal / external customers
• Conduct Post Operation Clean Out (POCO) activities including equipment disassembly and monitoring of equipment.
• Actively lead the segregation, size reduction with tools and processing of waste in conjunction with building departments.
• Contribute to the economic project delivery of systems and equipment from goods receipt to completion or removal supporting wider building teams where required.
• Working with local AHP to meet compliance requirements.
• Provision of installation, testing and commissioning documentation.
• Demonstrable experience within nuclear decommissioning of plant.
• Supporting Construction Engineer escorting contractors when required.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Criteria for Post Operation Clean Out Operator (POCO Operator):

• Demonstrable decommissioning experience.
• Working knowledge of nuclear plant operations.
• Capable of attaining Radiological worker status.
• Basic understanding of plant processes and systems within their area of work.
• Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).

Desirable Criteria for Post Operation Clean Out Operator (POCO Operator):

• Time severed apprenticeship.
• Nuclear process work experience.
• Experience in escorting / supervising contractors.
• Experience in radiological monitoring.

About the Company

Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.

Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.

Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.

We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials

NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.

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