- Acting group lead responsibilities during 18 months.- Weld specialist approving contractor welding documentation for over 30 equipment contracts.- Responsible for the closure of regulatory issues related to qualification of the manufacturing processes and welding for large Nuclear Island equipment for the Hinkley Point C power station construction project.- Specified complementary testing program across all large safety critical forgings to support the demonstration of adequate material properties.

First member of a project Manufacturing Hub, which is responsible for all in-factory manufacturing surveillance for the HPC nuclear power station project. This involved:- Set up working and logistical arrangements, engaging different stakeholders in order to ensure their participation and enable the implementation of the Manufacturing Hub; including the redaction of the associated organization documents: management of change and specifications.- Provided oversight of manufacturing surveillance providers.- Assigned to work on a number of sensitive manufacturing topics related to mechanical testing and specific quality issues at key suppliers.

I worked as a project co-ordinator in a materials and manufacturing inspection centre of expertise in the nuclear industry. Areas of work include:- co-ordination activities: making indicators, defining annual work orders, completing risk registers and progress reports- interface role with clients and suppliers- quality: review of manufacturing documentation, review of specifications and bids to ensure applicable requirements are applied- undertaking material studies for Structural Integrity topics; developing technical knowledge specific to materials and manufacturing of valves and large forgings, including welding and NDT

A year long training scheme consisting of placements across the engineering departments supporting the UK nuclear generating fleet, including on site experience in the operation and maintenance departments.

Various roles to earn money prior to three month voyage.