Mechanical Project Engineer - Spent Nuclear Fuel & Decommissioning

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Work environment 

The Mechanical Metier Department (MM) of the Nuclear Entity is in charge of the following tasks:

• Procurement of mechanical equipment, nuclear fuel and associated services
• Quality surveillance, supplier & repair qualification
• In-service inspection and plant/material ageing management
• Fuel quality control and handling
• Site mechanical equipment modifications and site works follow-up  
• Diversified expertise in mechanical equipment design, manufacturing & operation

Within this department, the Nuclear Fuel & Casks team cover those activities in the framework of nuclear fuel procurement and spent fuel &radwaste management for Electrabel and Synatom Customers.

 Mission 

In the framework of the current major projects related to Fuel Supply, Spent Nuclear Fuel Management, Emptying of Deactivation Pools and Decommissioning [new spent fuel storage buildings, spent fuel & radioactive waste transport/storage casks, fuel repair, damaged fuel conditioning, fuel accessories management, etc.], you will be in charge of the following activities in close relation with the Project Managers and the Customers:

• Drafting of requests for quotation, bid evaluation and Customer support for negotiation; 
• Contract follow-up from the kick-off meeting to site delivery and acceptance tests;
• Equipment Manufacturing follow-up in close cooperation with the Quality Surveillance group and with the Customer;
• Supervision of interventions in nuclear power units;
• Assisting and technical expertise in support of Customers and Plant Operators; 
• Interfacing between Utilities and Contractors;
• Assisting the plant operator and the Customer in meeting and technical discussions with the Belgian Safety Authorities;
• Organizing of and participating into reviewing activities of safety files for spent fuel and radioactive waste casks and damaged spent fuel treatment;
• Participating in international tenders in the framework of the Mechanical Department nuclear activities.