Piping Calculation Engineer; Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear in Barnwood, Bristol Area.

You would be employed directly by Rolls-Royce but would be based in the Edvance offices in Bristol. Edvance is the new name for Sofinel, which is the UK nuclear new build arm of EDF. They are responsible for the design of the Hinckley Point nuclear power station.

Hinkley Point C in the South West will be THE FIRST IN A NEW GENERATION of UK nuclear power stations, marking a significant milestone in the re-vitalisation of the UK's nuclear power industry and providing a clean, secure and affordable source of electricity for around five million homes.

You will be responsible for the flexibility analysis of piping networks, calculations for new piping networks as well as specific UK adaptations for existing networks from former EPR projects used for the Hinckley Point reactor fits in with UK regulations.

At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.

Our civil nuclear business provides nuclear reactor vendors and utility operators with integrated, long-term support services and solutions spanning the whole reactor lifecycle, from concept design through to obsolescence management and plant-life extension. Safety-critical systems have been supplied to around 50% of the global nuclear power plants in service and we've been a key player in the nuclear industry for more than 50 years

Key Accountabilities:

• Using extracts from the 3D model the piping calculation engineer :
• Verifies, through calculations, the strength of the pipework under various sets of conditions (normal, upset, emergency and accident) and verifies the regulation criteria associated with these conditions
•  Verifies the flexibility of the pipe runs and the forces transmitted to the various elements and in particular to the components and supports
• Prepares the corresponding final design calculation reports
• Writes the loading description reports and provides the loads on the supports to the supports calculation team
• With input of the pipe stress calculation pipe clamp, support structure and anchor plates needing to be verified with ROBOT or RSTAB,
• Structure of HVAC and Cable Trays needing to be verified with RSTAB or ROBOT in accordance to project procedures

Qualifications & Experience:  

• Mechanical Engineering degree
• Knowledge of piping design and calculation is an asset plus a good ability to work with a 3D model and various tools.
• Knowledge of regulations (EN 13480 or ASME/RCC-M)
• Software and tools: Microsoft Word/Excel and knowledge of PDMS (consultation and reporting) and use of a piping calculation software are desirable
• Stakeholder management skills with the ability to take a strategic view, meet commitments and deadlines. 

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

Pioneer the 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.

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible

Closing date: 14th July 2020

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