Graduate Technical Author

Leiston
10 months ago
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Graduate Technical Author
Location: Sizewell B, Leiston, Suffolk
Salary: £25,000 per annum + Benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include:
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays – increasing to 25 days
• Employee Assistance Programmes
• Benefit Hub discounts
Sonovision UK is a leading provider of Engineering Support Services to clients. Our experts help our clients in the Energy, Aerospace, Military and Commercial Sectors achieve time-to-market objectives and cost goals.
The Role
If you have recently qualified in an engineering subject with a passion for nuclear energy, have an inquisitive nature and a drive to learn, why not join our team at the UK’s newest operational nuclear power station!
This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career with a global Engineering Services company, working for one of our major customers at their site.
Working among our knowledgeable and experienced on-site team of Technical Authors, you will get the exposure and training to develop your skills and progress your career within the Nuclear industry.
The role will require you to liaise with the onsite engineering team to create instructions for the maintenance and use of various nuclear related systems and products.
As a member of our Technical Authoring team, you will support the day-to-day running of the UK’s only Pressurised Water Reactor, gaining invaluable real-world skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of the role, you will be involved in gathering and processing complex engineering data:
• Data verification and clarification – detailed observations and reporting of engineering changes and new equipment installations
• Updating critical procedures and plans for equipment within the power station
• Ensuring plans and drawings are representative of the latest build specifications
• Help inform procedures, policy and plans
Candidate Specification
To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to be a Graduate that has studied engineering; Nuclear, Electrical/Electronic or Mechanical engineering.
• Good understanding of engineering data in a variety of formats from Engineering drawings to Design Reports
• Ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner
• Adequate competency using different software packages for planning/reporting purposes
• Initiative, drive and adaptability to build your desired career, with support from our leaders
• A pro-active, open-minded thinker that can provide potential solutions
• Ability to track production of tasks from conception to completion
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to changing customer requirements
• Drive and enthusiasm to achieve customer quality criteria
• Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to schedules
• Ability work with a minimum of supervision
• A passion for the future of sustainable power and the work you do
• A love of learning and applying of new perspectives to your work
• Knowledge of nuclear technology an advantage, but not essential
If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience to be successful within this role, click ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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