The Magnox Graduates Programe

As a Mechanical or Material Science Engineer within Magnox you will be required to support plant systems and work closely with projects to provide a depth and range of technical expertise. You will develop detailed plant knowledge, an understanding of the safety case and knowledge of the operating experience at the site and material issues associated with ageing plants.

Our power station sites are in the phases of generation, defuelling or decommissioning and each phase presents different challenges for mechanical engineers, working in close cooperation with other disciplines. Within these phases there is the need to maintain existing infrastructure, design, build and commission new facilities and to disconnect and decommission redundant equipment in a safe and compliant manner.

As a Project or Safety Case Engineer within Magnox you will be required to support plant systems and work closely with projects to provide a depth and range of technical expertise. You will develop detailed plant knowledge, an understanding of waste and decommissioning, the safety case process and knowledge of operating and decommissioning programmes. You will develop your ability to produce technical reports to QA standards that present clear and reasoned arguments with supporting evidence, and you will develop your ability to lead technical discussions and presentations of work to customers and Regulators.

As a C&I or Electrical Engineer within Magnox you will be required to support plant systems and work closely with projects to provide a depth and range of technical expertise. You will develop detailed plant knowledge, an understanding of the safety case and knowledge of the operating experience

Chemical engineering is in demand across the Magnox fleet giving rise to opportunities in a diverse range of applications, from project management to detailed engineering design. The design, construction, commissioning and operation of reliable processes to retrieve, condition and package various radioactive wastes together with gaining the necessary regulatory approvals are major activities at decommissioning sites. There are also interesting opportunities for chemical engineers in the remaining generating sites.

Chemical engineering is in demand across the Magnox fleet giving rise to opportunities in a diverse range of applications, from project management to detailed engineering design. The design, construction, commissioning and operation of reliable processes to retrieve, condition and package various radioactive wastes together with gaining the necessary regulatory approvals are major activities at decommissioning sites. There are also interesting opportunities for chemical engineers in the remaining generating sites.

The skills and capabilities of chemistry graduates with an interest in the radioactive elements are very important for both operational and decommissioning sites across the Magnox fleet. You will be involved in providing chemistry and radiochemistry solutions to key site activities, including: radiochemical support for nuclear waste and decommissioning, corrosion chemistry optimisation and provision of expert advice on chemistry issues. You will be part of an integrated multi-disciplined team of scientists and engineers in which your role as a qualified chemist will be a valued and essential component. There are also opportunities in the development of decommissioning technical strategies, where your innovation and understanding in radiochemistry will be critical for success.

As a Radiological Protection Engineer working for Magnox you shall have the opportunity to create innovative but appropriate solutions to protect of workers from the radiological risks presented by decommissioning reactor sites in the UK. Our sites are in either one of the phases of operation, defuelling or decommissioning and each phase presents different challenges for radiological protection, working in close co-operation with other disciplines there is the opportunity to gain broader understanding of the processes in the lifecycle whilst taking on key roles in delivering projects safely. There will be the need to characterise the hazards in new work areas, define the criteria for the free release of materials, provide technical inputs into environmental impact assessments and deliver risks assessments to be followed up with work in the field to oversee that standards are being maintained.

As Project Management Graduate with a relevant degree in Engineering or Business, will support all round growth within the project function including scoping, scheduling, estimating, sanction and validation, reporting, delivery and performance reporting.

As an Environmental Specialist or Waste Management engineer you will be involved in minimising our impact on the environment, waste categorisation, certification, transport and storage/disposal.

Activities typically involve work on chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering, radiochemistry and materials issues to support waste and decommissioning activities on decommissioning nuclear power stations. The individual will be expected to contribute to optioneering studies in the environmental and waste and decommissioning area and to develop a good understanding of the safety and environmental legislation governing the nuclear industry. You will be responsible for the delivery of technical work to support decommissioned plant together with legacy.