Operations; and Commissioning) Leader - Tokamak

Operations (and Commissioning) Leader
- Tokamak

• Full-time
• Salary: £81,090 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
• Division:
  Plasma Science and Fusion Operations
• Department:
  Tokamak Systems

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values:
Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding
  defined benefit pension scheme,
  details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate
  bonus schemeup to 7% and a
  Relocation
  allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options
  including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme
  and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
• Generous annual leave
  allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
• A vibrant
  culture
  committed to equality and being fully
  inclusive

Operations (and Commissioning) Leader
- Tokamak

The salary for this role is £81,090(inclusive of aSpecialist Allowance)

This role is based on site at Culham Campus, Oxfordshire (relocation support can be given).

Onsite working is expected for 5days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working
.

About the Job

MAST-U is currently the largest operating spherical tokamak in the world, providing a facility on which to perform experiments to provide the answer to key questions for fusion power to be delivered to the grid.

In this role you would be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of operations periods, including the commissioning and restart of new plant. We are looking for a proven operations and commissioning leader, not simply a commissioning practitioner
.

This role requires a confident and influential leader who can build credibility quickly, align stakeholders and drive delivery through complexity. Whether your experience has been gained within industries such as nuclear, oil and gas, petrochemical processing, national laboratories, advanced manufacturing, defence, laser facilities or other highly regulated engineering environments
, you will understand what it takes to bring major industrial assets into operation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead commissioning strategy, planning and execution across the programme.
• Provide visible leadership (no direct reports but influence required) to multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of safe and effective delivery.
• Influence and align stakeholders across engineering, operations, programme delivery and external partners.
• Ensure commissioning activities are integrated with design, construction and operational readiness plans.
• Manage commissioning risks, issues and governance to support successful delivery.
• Oversee testing, validation and handover activities, ensuring facilities are ready for operation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on commissioning strategy and readiness.
• Degree in physics or engineering subject, or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Relevant experience of commissioning and operating a large facility
• Significant & demonstrable experience of leading multi-disciplinary technical teams at a national or multinational facility (directly or indirectly in an influencing role)
• Proven excellent interpersonal skills; including communication skills; experience of presenting information persuasively and succinctly; negotiating effectively with others and establishing & maintaining effective working relationships at all levels across a range of disciplines (e.g. engineering and science)
• Safety management experience
• Excellent…