I'm looking for an experienced Fire Engineer to join a leading Nuclear business based at it's offices on Aztec West Business Park, Bristol.
You'll be a part of some fascinating nuclear projects such as the ongoing design/construction of Hinley Point C and the future design/development of the Sizewell C Power Plant.
Key Responsibilities of the Fire Engineer:
Identification of risks:
Using the 3D model, calculation methodologies and fire requirements issued by the architect engineer or the client, the Fire Engineer:
- Analyses the 3D model and identifies the various combustible materials present in each area.
- Performs temperature change calculations over time for a simulated fire (modelling of various situations using the MAGIC software).
- Studies the risk of damage to certain systems (functional redundancy).
- Monitors and includes in the models the changes issued by all the engineering teams (change of positioning of cable trays, electrical cabinets, ventilation ducts, etc.)
Fire protection:
- Recommends protection solutions to prevent an outbreak of fire or to make it improbable.
- Divides all buildings into zones for fire protection purposes.
- Recommends fire detection and firefighting methods for the quickest possible detection and response
- Performing fire protection calculations using specific software
- Assessing and providing justifications for departures from BS999
Required Skills & Experience:
- Engineer qualified to degree level or equivalent specializing in safety and/or fire protection technologies
- Knowledge of ETCF (EPR technical code for fire)
- Experience and knowledge of UK Fire Regulations including BS9999
- Calculations relating to fire protection and ability to work with calculation tools.
- Ability to propose fire protection and detection solutions.
The salary is £45,000 to £65,000 plus benefits and is hybrid-working of 3 days per week required in the office.
JAM Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agent with regards to this position.
