CAD​/CAE Application Support Specialist

At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world‑class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK’s sustainable nuclear future.

The Digital Engineering Capability (DEC) is a department within the Engineering Design Capability tasked with overseeing the development and implementation of digital tools and techniques to support Sellafield’s projects during the design and construction phases.

An important component of project delivery lies in the specification, management and assurance of our core Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) tools and processes. The CAD/CAE Application Support Specialist assists the Digital Engineering Development Lead in the support of Application System Owners and Key Users for the implementation, configuration and use of CAE applications, including support in the resolution of helpdesk incidents related to CAE applications, and for application lifecycle activity that contributes to site licence conditions, regulation or legislation.

• Manage the delivery of a sub‑set of application upgrades within the CAE suite.
• Manage the implementation of licencing for applications within the CAE suite.
• Manage application and licence servers required for CAE applications.
• Manage access permissions for end users of CAE applications.
• Provide helpdesk support to the CAE user community. Proficiency in application issue resolution.
• Oversee the identification and documentation of best practice related to CAE applications and the inclusion of this best practice into the DEC body of knowledge.
• Act as a point of contact within DEC Support for issues on software use and deployment, including communications and engagement with users, project stakeholders and supply chains.
• Work closely with the wider DEC and ISO teams to agree effective licence procurement and support arrangements for current and future related tools.
• Horizon scanning – be aware of advances in the field of Digital Engineering and take a position on the applicability and use case of new tools as they come to market.

• Proficient in the use/administration of CAE applications (mainly AVEVA and Autodesk).
• Knowledge and interest in general IT and computing.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups at all levels, both within SL, and with external partners.
• Proficient in the use of IT, and capable of engaging in technical discussions and resolving incidents relating to CAE applications.
• Ambition to drive the need for change and to identify and deliver improvements.
• Proven ability to drive a task to completion and overcome barriers.

• Knowledge of Sellafield Ltd IT network architecture.
• Experience in scripting and basic computer coding.
• Experience in SQL database administration.
• Experience in AVEVA Dabacon database administration.

At Sellafield Ltd, we are committed to supporting our employees in fulfilling their potential. With 100 years of work in front of us, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, enabling you to feel inspired in your role. Whatever area you join us in, you’ll find a genuinely exciting and rewarding career.

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