Commissioning Manager – Submarines

Job title:

Commissioning Manager – Submarines

Company

Rolls-Royce

Job description

Job DescriptionCommissioning Manager – SubmarinesDerbyFull timeWhy Rolls-Royce?An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nuclear Facilities Commissioning Manager to lead the Derby based Nuclear Facilities Commissioning team and manage the Licence Condition arrangements for commissioning.We’re a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority.Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive, digital-first culture that invests in you, gives you a platform for continuous learning, and access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities to grow your career.The Nuclear Facilities Commissioning Function is responsible for the delivery of commissioning activities across all Nuclear Licenced Site new-build manufacturing facilities, as well as commissioning of upgrades to our current production facilities.You will be required to be apply your experience and knowledge to support the project commissioning teams in a wide range of technical, practical, and governance aspects of on-site commissioning project delivery as the programmes pass through key commissioning stages. The role will come with opportunity for a diverse range of learning and development opportunities within the Commissioning function.We offer excellent development, 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:You will report to the Nuclear Facilities Engineering – Chief Engineer, where you will lead a high performing team of Commissioning and Systems Engineers and be accountable for ensuring commissioning activities across the Nuclear Licenced Sites are delivered in accordance with the Licence Condition for Commissioning (LC21).This role will include a wide range of input into the governance delivery and scoping of Commissioning across various on-site projects, including:

• Act as the Nuclear Licenced Site SME for LC21 Commissioning Arrangements and utilise industry best commissioning practice to provide improvement updates to the LC21 arrangements where appropriate. Provide coaching and advice to commissioning project leads to ensure project commissioning scope is developed in line with these arrangements and provide consultation on Design for Commissioning in the early design phases of projects.

• Act as Chair the Commissioning Authorisation Group for the review and authorisation of Commissioning Test Procedures, Commissioning Reports and Commissioning Schedules. Approval of commissioning procedures, commissioning reports, and temporary commissioning change control relating to designated nuclear, conventional, and environmental safety systems.

• Act as manager of the commissioning function to provide functional oversight of commissioning projects, people management, SQEP training and development across all personnel within the Commissioning Function. Support the Head of Capability in recruitment into the commissioning capability where required to maintain SQEP across required commissioning projects.

• Act as the LC21 SME to provide governance oversight of LC21 Commissioning activities, in line with the LC21 Commissioning Strategy, to ensure these activities are conducted in compliance with the LC21 arrangements and good commissioning practice across both Nuclear Licenced Sites. This will include ensuring that key personnel undertaking commissioning activities are Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) through completing LC21 SQEP assessments and issuing of formal appointments.

Who we are looking for:At Rolls-Royce we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.To be successful in this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience of commissioning within the nuclear industry, or experience of Commissioning of facility plant and equipment within a regulated industry – Chemical Production, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Oil & Gas etc.
• Experience of the V&V lifecycle from plant safety case requirements definition, through commissioning preparation and on-site test, to evidencing of requirements via reporting and handover into operational use.
• Must have an ability to use engineering judgment to support teams in problem solving through commissioning.
• Must have an appreciation of regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to commissioning.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering or STEM subject, or regional equivalent qualification or equivalent technical capability based on practical knowledge and experience.
• A track record of successfully managing multi-disciplinary technical teams.

We’re 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.And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.You can learn more about our global inclusion strategy atTo work for Rolls-Royce Submarines you need to hold a Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t currently already have this in place.Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets, you must hold a UK nationality. Any dual nationals will require additional scrutiny and background checks prior to commencing work with RRSL.#LI-MM2Job CategoryEngineering for ServicesPosting Date24 Sept 2024; 00:09Posting End Date01 Oct 2024

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Location

Derby

Job date

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:32:20 GMT

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