Submarine Disposal & Defuel JRT Engineer -Submarines

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Submarine Disposal & Defuel JRT Engineer - Submarines

Full Time (On Site)

Devonport

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Engineer (Nuclear Watchkeeper) to join our Rolls-Royce Submarines Disposal and Defuel Joint Reactor Team based at

HM Naval Base Devonport.

You will be part of a team who identify and implement process optimisation opportunities throughout all phases of the Royal Navy PWR1 submarine decommissioning and defuel processes that are completed in Devonport. You will provide thought leadership to enable both programme acceleration and cost reductions to be realised. The role will primarily focus on decommissioning and preparation of submarine nuclear systems and defuel process operations but may extend into interfacing nuclear facilities and process support equipment as required.

A key aspect of this role involves working in a joint team with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Babcock to deliver collaborative solutions.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Become a part of the Services department within the Rolls-Royce Submarines business and make a difference to the UK submarine enterprise by working collaboratively with our enterprise partners to ensure that the Royal Navy PWR1 submarines are decommissioned, defueled and prepared for final disposal in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.

What we offer

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

What you will be doing

With this attractive opportunity you will get a chance to:

• Identify, assess, and implement opportunities to optimise the Submarine decommissioning and Defuel programme prior to the submarines entering the final disposal phase.
• Leverage engineering expertise to analyse tasks, processes, and system designs, to identify opportunities for improvement. Provide technical justifications for change. Ensuring alignment with industry standards, plant and equipment operational requirements, innovation and safety requirements
• Lead and manage optimisation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and alignment with technical and operational quality standards. Oversee resources and execution of approved initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and operations teams across the Submarine Enterprise to ensure the effective execution of optimisation projects and seamless integration into broader operations.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

The qualifications, skills and competencies required are:

• Qualified to a degree level in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related disciplines) or equivalent experience, or Category A or B Watchkeeper in a Nuclear Submarine environment.

• Have in depth knowledge of Submarine systems, including Nuclear Reactor Plants or Submarine Decommissioning or Nuclear Defuel operations. Experience in the Submarine Enterprise or related industries (e.g., Aerospace, Oil and Gas) is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills along with the ability to proactively identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Experience of working with cross-functional teams and engaging with external and internal stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in analysing data and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in regulated environments, such as the Submarine Enterprise, Nuclear Industry, or other Defence-Related sectors is beneficial but not required.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

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