Andrew Taylor Email & Phone Number

Aix-En-Provence, Fr

Aix-En-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur, France

Responsible for the delivery of the Hot Cell Remote Handling Systems (HCRHS), building mechanical infrastructure (cranes, lifting appliances, nuclear confinement and shielding doors, cask docking stations, nuclear trolleys, and lifts etc.) and radwaste processing treatment and storage systems of the ITER Hot Cell Complex Nuclear Facility.The ITER HCRHS is a suite of systems that perform remote cleaning, decontamination, maintenance and testing processes on highly activated Tokamak In-Vessel Components (IVCs) within the most hazardous confinement cells of the Hot Cell Complex.Demonstrating the viability of large scale fusion requires the fusion community to prove that the systems can be safely maintained and that machine availability is maximised. Future commercial fusion Tokamaks would not be able to operate without the means to safely maintain, test and dispose of activated and contaminated In-Vessel Components by remote means. The Hot Cell Complex and associated Remote Handling systems therefore provide a critical supporting role to the success of ITER and large scale fusion in general.

Saint-Paul-Lès-Durance, Provence-Alpes-Côte D’Azur, France

Remote Handling and Radioactive Materials DivisionResponsible for engineering design and integration activities for the ITER Hot Cell Complex and remote handling equipment for the transportation, decontamination, refurbishment, maintenance, and storage of activated and contaminated ITER components.

Aix-En-Provence Area, France

The role was undertaken on international secondment with SNC-Lavalin/Atkins to the ENGAGE consortium in the organisational role of Architect Engineer for F4E, the Domestic Agency responsible for the EU's contribution to the ITER Project.Technical expert responsible for managing the delivery of bespoke nuclear and conventional cranes and handling equipment across the ITER site, in a challenging and ever-changing multinational environment. Responsible for managing complex physical, abstract and contractual interfaces between diverse equipment, structures, and stakeholders. Acted as the primary technical link between all stakeholders. Significant multi-disciplinary crossover; including interfaces between cranes and heavy mechanical engineering/handling equipment, steel and concrete civil structures, electrical networks, building services, control and instrumentation systems, fire protection, security, and nuclear safety.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Technical leadership and senior engineering role:+ Specialist in non-linear FEA and design of large movable structures including lifting/handling equipment, marine/water control equipment, offshore structures and Class 1 nuclear pressure vessels (ASME III)+ Project management - technical and commercial risk assessment - development of budget estimates, quotes, schedules+ Technical leadership - coaching and mentoring of junior staff+ Day-to-day line management/pastoral care for 11 staff - conducting appraisals and staff reviews+ Development of local quality control procedures+ Technical and commercial risk assessment+ Client engagement+ Contractor/sub-contractor management+ ANSYS, Abaqus, MathCAD, AutoCAD, CATIA, LS-DYNA+ Application of national and international codes/standards - FEM 1.001, EN 13001, KTA 3902, ASME III, RCC-M, Eurocodes, ISO 19901, BS 2573, DIN 19704, etc.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

A varied role encompassing both managerial and technical functions as Lead Mechanical Engineer, Project Manager and Line Manager. Responsible for:+ Provision of complex analysis and design solutions to a wide variety of clients, including aspects of both mechanical and structural engineering. + Leading small to medium sized engineering projects, from concept layout through to detail design, manufacture, testing and commissioning.+ Day-to-day management of a team of 6+ Resourcing, appraisals, staff development and pastoral care.

Derby, United Kingdom

Technically focused role as Mechanical Engineer in the Defence Systems business unit of Atkins based in Derby, UK.Responsible for carrying out engineering design and analysis of mechanical structures in the nuclear defence, aerospace and rail industries using a variety of analytical tools including static and dynamic Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Westlakes, Cumbria

Graduate Mechanical Engineer in the Nuclear Decommissioning business. Design and analysis of nuclear handling equipment for nuclear decommissioning projects at Sellafield.

Meng Hons (First Class), Mechanical Systems Engineering, First Class

Activities and Societies: University of Sheffield Society of Automatic Control and Systems Engineers

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