Job Title: Commissioning Engineer
Location: Plymouth, Devon
Compensation: £40,098 + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF61432
At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Commissioning Engineer at our Devonport Royal Dockyard site.
The role
As a Commissioning Engineer, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. To support Submarine Commissioning Group growth, we are recruiting for roles at all levels across Mechanical, Electrical and Constructive disciplines.
A background in submarine engineering is not essential, we are looking for individuals with transferable skills from a wide range of engineering/technical backgrounds.
In preparation for their role, successful candidates will undertake a comprehensive training programme. We will train and develop you to become a subject matter expert in commissioning and submarine systems.
Day-to-day, you'll be supporting commissioning activities to ensure the systems perform to the highest standards of safety in your discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Constructive (Naval Architecture)
Inspection, testing and commissioning of submarine systems. Carrying out fault finding diagnosis and proposing and implementing corrective solutions where required. e.g. visual inspections, pressure testing, system flushing, equipment and system operations, electrical preoperational checks, insulation resistance checks, load testing Design and implementation of safe isolations to allow intrusive work to take place on submarine systems in accordance with safe system of work management arrangements. Researching and compiling technical documentation to support commissioning activities and deliverables. Within this safety critical role, a Commissioning Engineer reports to their manager and is responsible for adhering to the Health and Safety at Work regulations and conforming to appropriate engineering quality and nuclear standards. Providing direction and supervision to industrial staff where relevant.
This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site at Devonport Royal Dockyard
Essential experience of the Commissioning Engineer
Extensive experience in an engineering role/discipline (Electrical, Mechanical or Constructive). Experience of using technical system drawings and associated documentation. Ability to work to a consistently high standard in a dynamic environment. Good planning, organisation and time management skills.
Qualifications for the Commissioning Engineer
Completed a recognised Level 3 or 4 Qualification/Engineering Apprenticeship Degree in an Engineering discipline
We will consider candidates with Level 2 qualifications, substantial engineering experience and a willingness to learn for Assistant Commissioning Engineer roles (Band 3) with a view to progress to the role of Commissioning Engineer in the future.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be a sole UK national who is able to achieve and maintain Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held.
What We Offer
Generous holiday allowance Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+ Employee share scheme Employee shopping savings portal Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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