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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 18,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter: @Framatome_ and LinkedIn: Framatome.
Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%).
Reference number
2025-20861
Publication date
2/4/2025
Job details
Category
Q - QUALITY & INSPECTION - Q1 - Surveillance & Inspection
Job Opening Title
Surveillance Mechanical Engineer EPR Insulation Manufacturing
Job type
Non fixed term
BU description
As a Framatome mechanical surveillance engineer, you will join EIRA team in charge of the surveillance of the manufacturing and installation of nuclear equipment for worldwide power plants.
It is a rewarding experience that starts with a comprehensive training and tutoring, with objective the good respect of the contractual technical requirements, the manufacturing and installation follow-up of equipment's with the highest quality and safety level. The surveillance engineer is a key player during the manufacturing and installation phases as an in-the-field Framatome representative.
The surveillance engineer works closely with the other Framatome departments (quality, installation, project, engineering, procurement, expediting, cost) to ensure the conformity of the manufacturing or installation activities and of equipment's on factories or construction site.
EIRA team also gives the opportunity to develop technical skills on a wider range of equipment's, such as pressure vessel, steam generators, pumps, valves, instrumentation, and offers worldwide opportunity of experience.
Job description
Framatome is looking for a mechanical engineer for the surveillance of the primary loop Insulation panels manufacturing and installation activities for the Hinkley Point EPR construction site. Your responsibilities will be:
- Ensure the conformity to the purchase order requirements at each step of the key installation steps, from reception to commissioning
- Ensure the surveillance plan is respected
- Review the Follow up Documents and End of Installation reports
- Verify the approval and completeness of the applicable technical documentation set (welding book, non-destructive testing procedures, installation procedures…)
- Organize your own schedules of surveillance activities with the surveillance leader
- Contribute to open points treatments and closure
- Participate to progress meetings with installation, projects, suppliers or customers
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Surveillance or Inspection position
Manufacturing processes knowledge (welding, foundry, forge)
Destructive (chemical or mechanical testing) and non-destructive testing (Visual Testing, Penetrant Testing) knowledge
Quality fundamentals knowledge
Ability to read and understand the technical engineering documents of scheme
French & English Language (spoken and written)
Organisation and discipline
Capability to defend and explain its own observations
Being critical and analytical minded to be able to identify deviations and to contribute to their resolution
Autonomy to manage the surveillance on-site schedule or business trip
Team working
Localization
· Procurement inspection activities: During training period, regular trips to Paris La Défense premises and UK. After qualification: UK Stockton-on-tees – Darchem Engineering premises.
· Site activities: Hinkley Point (HPC) Somerset site.
In-the-field position with occasional out of hours working due to constraints on site/in field.
Qualifications
Master’s degree qualification in Science, with specialisation in Metallurgy, Material, Advanced Mechanics or general mechanical engineering.
Profile
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Surveillance or Inspection position
Manufacturing processes knowledge (welding, foundry, forge)
Destructive (chemical or mechanical testing) and non-destructive testing (Visual Testing, Penetrant Testing) knowledge
Quality fundamentals knowledge
Ability to read and understand the technical engineering documents of scheme
French & English Language (spoken and written)
Organisation and discipline
Capability to defend and explain its own observations
Being critical and analytical minded to be able to identify deviations and to contribute to their resolution
Autonomy to manage the surveillance on-site schedule or business trip
Team working
Localization
· Procurement inspection activities: During training period, regular trips to Paris La Défense premises and UK. After qualification: UK Stockton-on-tees – Darchem Engineering premises.
· Site activities: Hinkley Point (HPC) Somerset site.
In-the-field position with occasional out of hours working due to constraints on site/in field.
Qualifications
Master’s degree qualification in Science, with specialisation in Metallurgy, Material, Advanced Mechanics or general mechanical engineering.
Benefits
• Private healthcare (self and family) currently including dental (individual only) – taxable benefit
• Income protection (75% after 13 weeks of continued absence)
• Life assurance
• 8% pension contribution
• x2 professional membership per year (costs expensed)
Job location
Job location
United Kingdom
Job location (site)
Hinkley Point C
Travel
Frequent
Job family
Standard
Applicant criteria
Minimum level of education required
Master
Minimum level of experience required
Experienced
Employment level
Non cadre
Extra informations
Background checking required ?
Yes
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