Waste Management intern Spain

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Waste Management Intern - Spain 

Westinghouse Electric Germany GmbH is an internationally successful company providing services and products for the safe operation of nuclear power plants. Future-oriented ideas, innovative technology and competent employees are the key to our success. As an integral part of the renowned Westinghouse Group with over 12,000 employees, we offer the best opportunities for professional development and personal fulfillment in an international environment.

 

The Engineering Services division, with a focus on the treatment of radioactive waste and the dismantling of nuclear power plants in Spain, offers internships, practical semesters, bachelor's and master's theses to students.

In addition, the Engineering Services area supports the entire life cycle of a nuclear facility. This includes the planning, implementation and commissioning of new plants, the development of new reactor concepts, as well as the support of projects in operating power plants. The nuclear facilities, particularly the Westinghouse AP1000 reactor, contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases in the West. The Engineering Services division is responsible for carrying out the dismantling activities of the nuclear facilities up to the “greenfield site”.

Typical work includes the planning and delivery of nuclear waste processing plants and components such as evaporators, dryers, cementing and grouting systems and high-pressure presses. In addition, Westinghouse develops dissection technologies for the segmentation of contaminated and activated parts of the plant.

Interns support system and component engineers to redesign nuclear waste treatment facilities and dismantling concepts as well as the necessary disassembly and handling tools and to improve existing designs.

 

Possible tasks:

Creation of design documents such as B. Specifications, P&IDs, data sheets, operating instructions, functional descriptions, design calculations, drawings, test instructions and final documentation
Support in the arrangement of plants (Plant Layout)
Optimization of existing systems and components
Checking and optimizing existing design processes
Working in international teams
Education/Experience:

Study of mechanical engineering or process engineering (or similar)
Theoretical knowledge of nuclear technology would be a plus
Fluent knowledge of English is required
MS Office knowledge
CAD knowledge is an advantage (AutoCAD)
Strong technical interest, flexibility, understanding of project priorities and ability to work in a team
Location: Spain 

We offer 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. 
 
As a member of our team, you will work together with engaged colleagues and be a part of an environment that is both challenging and supportive. Many of our positions are based in activity-based environments which enables a flexible workplace. 

At Westinghouse, we have a strong safety culture. Our business is covered by the union agreement Teknikavtalet and local agreements.