Reactor Plant Performance Analysts

Reactor Plant Performance Analysts
Derby, Warrington or Manchester/UK based – Hybrid
Salary £40,000 - £52,000
We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job this is a legacy.
We are now recruiting Reactor Plant Performance Analysts to be involved in delivering an industry leading, cutting-edge design project for a new type of power station.
What we’re looking for
There are multiple opportunities open for experienced reactor plant performance analysts/engineers including technical and group lead roles.
Performance analysts are responsible for technical and programme delivery of work packages which could include analysis of normal operation and faulted plant conditions, development of analysis models, methods and tools and experimental validation and benchmarking.
Roles are available across all areas of plant performance which includes the following thermal hydraulic analysis methods Reactor Plant Systems Analysis (RELAP, FLOMASTER), Core Sub-channel Analysis (VIPRE, CTF), Containment Analysis (GOTHIC) and Severe Accident Analysis (MAAP, PACE), Computations Fluid Dynamics (ANSYS, STAR-CCM).
Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But well let you in on a secret: theres no such thing as a perfect candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Key selection criteria for this role are:
We would like you to have experience or expertise in several of the following areas, but we do not expect you to possess all of them:
Thermal hydraulics (fluids and thermal) analysis:
• Nuclear thermal hydraulics analysis using industry standard tools such as RELAP, VIPRE, CTF, GOTHIC, or MAAP.
• Principles and methodologies applied in analysis of nuclear reactors in normal operation and faulted conditions.
• Role of thermal hydraulics analysis in reactor design substantiation and safety case
Development of analysis methods, models and tools:
• Development of thermal hydraulics analysis models for industry standard tools such as RELAP, VIPRE, CTF, GOTHIC, or MAAP.
• Establishing fault analysis methodologies based on RGP which integrate multiple technical disciplines such as core physics, thermal hydraulics and fuel performance.
• Coupling of thermal hydraulics codes with other analysis methods and tools.
• Development of pre and post processing software tools in Python.
• Familiarity with software development processes and quality assurance arrangements.
Quality assurance of analysis codes and methods:
• Verification of analysis models and software including analytical benchmarking and automated testing.
• Validation of analytical models against experimental test data.
• Quantification of analysis uncertainties including statistical methods and tool development.
• Definition of requirements for and support to the design of thermal hydraulic test rigs.
Nuclear industry domain knowledge including:
• Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) design, plant and behaviour,
• Environmental, Safety, Security and Safeguarding (E3S) regulations and principals (including application of As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) and Best Available Technique (BAT) principals).
Pay and Benefits
A highly competitive salary is on offer along with a performance related bonus, very attractive pension scheme, and private medical insurance. You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
We are Rolls-Royce SMR
Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
Your candidate experience is at the utmost importance to us. If you are not yet ready to apply but would like to discuss any of the above or require any reasonable adjustments (e.g. being able to apply in a different format), please contact (url removed) to arrange a confidential conversation with a recruitment partner