Commissioning Engineer

Job Description

It’s not every day that you can say that the work you do helps keep the UK safe, but that is just one of the unique benefits of securing a role within Rolls-Royce Submarines.

Founded in 1906, and quickly gaining a reputation for making the most famous cars and engines in the world, Rolls-Royce has evolved to a global provider of power to multiple customers across the world, and is now recognised as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of gas-turbine power systems for use on land, sea and in the air.

However, for over sixty years Rolls-Royce has been quietly designing, manufacturing and supporting in-service, the reactor plant that power the Royal Navy’s nuclear submarine fleet, while at the same time gaining a reputation as a provider of solutions for the civil nuclear industry.

Throughout this time, the company has been at the forefront of Britain’s nuclear power research and has played a key role in developing the country’s nuclear engineering capability. Because of the classified nature of most of this work, much has gone unreported, and though many residents of Derby will know of this association, very few in the country are fully aware of the Rolls-Royce nuclear power connection.

Since the late 1950’s, Rolls-Royce has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear plant that power and propel all of the UK Royal Navy’s nuclear submarines. Rolls-Royce Submarines Ltd is responsible for delivering the Nuclear Steam Raising Plant (NSRP), plus parts of the secondary propulsion systems to the UK Ministry of Defence.

A workforce of over 3000, based primarily in Derby, also manage these assets across their full lifecycle. This includes providing frontline support across the world for Royal Navy submarine reactor plant equipment from the Company’s Operations Centre in Derby. They also support the submarines when in the Barrow-in-Furness shipyard and the naval bases at Devonport and Faslane.

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power. Learn more about our Defence business here

An exciting opportunity become available for a Commissioning Engineerto join the The Dreadnought Commissioning Integration DCI )Team in Derby.

The Dreadnought Team is looking to recruit enthusiastic engineers to support the Dreadnought engineering programme as the project progresses through the build and commissioning phases. The team’s role is to provide technical leadership on a wide range of challenging NSRP commissioning integration activities, working closely with Derby and Barrow based RR engineering teams and managing the MOD and BAES engineering interface.

Key Accountabilities:

• Leading a range of reactor plant commissioning tasks - working with, and influencing engineering teams to deliver solutions
• Providing technical input and oversite of commissioning V&V requirements management, test sheets and test specifications, ensuring the design intent is maintained
• Support to BAES, Rolls-Royce and Alliance change management processes
• Lead a cross programme approach to identification and execution of commissioning improvements
• Providing engineering support to the production of first of class and commissioning procedures to support the shipbuilder’s build program.
• Formal interface for provision of engineering information to and maintaining a pro-active working relationship with MOD, BAES and the RR site team for commissioning activity

Key Experiences and Qualifications:

• Previous experience of mechanical and/or electrical commissioning and fault finding within the nuclear industry, or experience of Commissioning and test of facility plant and process within a regulated industry – Chemical Production, Pharmaceuticals, Defence, Oil & Gas etc. is desirable
• Knowledge of NSRP components and systems is advantageous, but training will be provided.
• You will have an engineering degree or equivalent with experience in one or more engineering disciplines
• You will have the ability to provide clear, concise and accurate technical reports.
• You will have the ability to quickly understand the key technical issues in potentially complex technical problems on unfamiliar subjects
• You will have relevant experience in delivering engineering solutions in a customer facing environment.
• You will have demonstrated the ability to lead /influence interdisciplinary teams

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

Pioneerthe performance of the future. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Beyond tomorrow

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. 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 Diversity and Inclusion strategy here .

So that you can be your best at work and home, we’ll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearancewithout any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Closing date: 25th February 202

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