Mechanical Design Engineer Petten Kop Noord Holland Noord

Functioning as engineer you are required to utilize your technical knowledge-base and communication skills during the different phases of a project. Engineering challenges at the HFR usually involves a combination of the following:

• Design and/or modification of nuclear systems and peripherals, such as irradiation facilities, target material for isotope production, radiation shielding and related equipment;
• Implementation and commissioning of modifications to nuclear systems and peripherals, such as irradiation facilities, target material for isotope production, radiation shielding and related equipment;
• Provide support to operational or maintenance activities of the reactor and it’s support systems so that they continue to meet the applicable regulations and safety standards;
• Plan, facilitate, monitor and drive the progress and quality of projects and design changes to the installation;
• Interact with suppliers on project related services and/or equipment. Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers;
• Write and review a combination of technical documentation, such as design frameworks, modification proposals, detail design reports, product specifications, drawings, FATs, SATs, SITs, implementation plans and risk assessments;
• Analyze trends, operational parameters and historical data for establishing corrective or preventive measures;
• Provide support to other departments on the area of your specific knowledge of the nuclear installations. Identifying and exploiting commercial opportunities for internal and external clients.

• B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
• Preferably a completed M.Eng in Nuclear, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Chemical Engineering;
• Experience in the nuclear industry is an advantage;
• Experience in applying ASME (B31.1, B31.3, Section III Division I, Section VIII Divisions 1 and 2) is an advantage;
• Experience in cooling and heat transfer systems is an advantage;
• You are able to think conceptually and approach problems from a broad perspective, taking into account the requirements from all stakeholders;
• You are a team player, have a high safety consciousness and you combine your motivation with eagerness to learn;
• You are detail oriented and you have a solution-oriented attitude;
• Have good social and writing skills;
• You are willing to develop your skills in a nuclear environment and take ownership of projects and assignments you are assigned.