- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Cheshire -- Chester
Salary
£16.50 - £16.50/hour
Company
Urenco
Posted
29/10/2024 10:56
Engineering Placement Student – Process
Not many organisations can genuinely claim to make a positive difference on a global scale. We can. Urenco is an international supplier of uranium enrichment services and fuel cycle products for the civil nuclear industry. We serve more than 50 customers in 19 countries who provide low carbon electricity through nuclear power generation. As a global leader in the production of low carbon energy, we work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. This transformational vision opens up unique and exciting opportunities to build a dynamic, energising, and rewarding career. We readily acknowledge our responsibility for the safe stewardship of uranium. Through our Tails Management Facility, we can responsibly manage the by-product of our enrichment services, which is crucial to our commitment to nuclear stewardship and sustainability.
About The Role This role is a Process Engineering Industrial Placement with Urenco, as part of an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering. Duration: 13 months Remuneration: £16.50 per hour Location: The role is based at our Capenhurst site near Chester. We offer free parking and there is a train station a few metres away from site with frequent trains to Chester, the Wirral and Liverpool. Job Context The job holder will support the Process Engineering Team in: - Carrying out process engineering calculations and studies, working proficiently with process engineering software and modelling tools. - Providing technical troubleshooting support for plant operation. - Designing new equipment and progressing plant improvements to equipment and software. - Increasing productivity and efficiency of the plant whilst maintaining operational safety.
Education & Experience Requirements - Completed 2 or 3 years of a degree in Chemical Engineering. - No experience is required, but relevant experience will be considered beneficial. - An interest in large scale chemical processes.
Selection Process Successful applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews for this role are due to take place in early December 2024. Face to face interviews are preferred and where possible these will be conducted at the university. All interviews will be arranged to avoid clashes with university examinations and other key coursework deadlines. If successful, please note that this role is subject to the below conditions: - Security Clearance* - Drugs and Alcohol Test
Our Promise As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. And we support an array of dedicated initiatives, activities, and employee networks to nurture a positive and inspiring work experience. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.