Quality Engineer - Heysham

We are recruiting for experienced Quality Engineers to join our Nuclear Power Engineering and Technical Services team at Heysham Power Station.

This is a key role within our project and engineering portfolio which is spread across our UK network at all UK sites and stations. You will be supported and mentored by experienced quality engineering management professionals within Jacobs and given the training and opportunities you need to develop and expand your management and leadership skills with larger and more complex projects.

Heysham 1 is a nuclear power station on the north west coast of England near Lancaster. Heysham is the only site in the UK to have two operating nuclear power stations. Since 1983 Heysham 1 has generated 243 TWh of zero carbon electricity, which is enough to power every home in Lancashire for 119 years.

At a time of nuclear resurgence working for Jacobs offers a unique opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within an operational environment whilst also looking ahead to future potential opportunities in nuclear new build or decommissioning and deconstruction.

Key Responsibilties will be:

Quality Engineers provide positive leadership on quality matters within portfolios and project delivery teams and promote the adoption and culture of best practice, that delivers positive commitment to quality and engages all employees in continuous improvement.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the quality management system and to make recommendations for improvement as appropriate, to ensure project activities comply with relevant procedures and QA requirements. The Quality Engineer is accountable to the client PPM or equivalent Group Head, with functional responsibilities to the client Quality Lead.
Everyone working in our team will have a proven track record of working within highly regulated environments with high safety standards and culture.
Good communication and organisational skills are a must with the ability to develop relationships and maintain effective networks.

Qualifications

HNC in a Technical Discipline or equivalent
Recognised BE EN ISO9001 Internal Auditor Training completed
Certification as IRCA Auditor/Lead Auditor
Demonstrated proficiency in auditing and surveillance of client and contractor activities
Should be aware of the Site Licence requirements on quality assurance and arrangements required to ensure compliance
Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management standards and guidelines including the current versions of BS EN ISO09001
Working knowledge of the current versions of IAEA GC-R-3, BS EN ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001
Demonstrated proficiency in Quality Management practices, methods, and processes. This should include experience within Projects Quality Management, ideally within the Nuclear Industry or other similar regulated environments