Job Title : DNO – WHG – Replacement Warhead Coulport Safety Manager
Company Name: UK Ministry of Defence
Job Details: DNO – WHG – Replacement Warhead Coulport Safety Manager | UK Ministry of Defence
20-26 minutes
About the job
Coulport, Scotland, G84 0PD
Job Summary
Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?
Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.
The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.
The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines – known as the Dreadnought Class – and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.
Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.
This post is placed within the Astraea Programme, which is responsible for enabling the UK’s replacement nuclear warhead to be successfully designed, manufactured, and fielded. This post is responsible for developing and implementing a safety theme and architecture for the Coulport readiness programme, to ensure the appropriate level of safety is considered and documented during the design and development of the A21/MK7 system and infrastructure capability at Coulport. The post holder will be based in Royal Navy Armaments Depot (RNAD) Coulport engaging with safety regulators and site stakeholders and ensure the UK’s direct involvement with equivalent safety engineering programmes in the US that the UK may align with.
This position is advertised at 36/37 hours per week Tacos Dependant.
Job Description
The function of the post is to lead the development of the replacement warhead safety case at Coulport. The post will take the lead role in clearly identifying the requirements of the safety case to the site authorisee and ensuring all necessary warhead information is provided to ensure the safety of site operations.
Key Deliverables Will Include:
Developing the future Replacement Warhead (RW) nuclear weapons Safety Management arrangements at RNAD(C)
Developing the safety requirements and the warhead safety case for future warhead operations.
Ensuring RNAD(C) is compliant with all relevant design requirements, nuclear weapons legislation, and regulations.
Leading the interface and management of DNO Clyde and all regulatory requirements for RW.
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
The function of the post is to lead the development of the replacement warhead safety case at Coulport. The post will take the lead role in clearly identifying the requirements of the safety case to the site authorisee and ensuring all necessary warhead information is provided to ensure the safety of site operations.
Key Deliverables Will Include:
Developing the future Replacement Warhead (RW) nuclear weapons Safety Management arrangements at RNAD(C)
Developing the safety requirements and the warhead safety case for future warhead operations.
Ensuring RNAD(C) is compliant with all relevant design requirements, nuclear weapons legislation, and regulations.
Leading the interface and management of DNO Clyde and all regulatory requirements for RW.
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
Person specification
Responsibilities
Lead the development of the wider Replacement Warhead (RW) safety case
Write, maintain, and amend the nuclear weapons safety information that will support future warhead operations at Coulport.
Lead Hazard Identification and Hazard Analysis studies for the RW nuclear weapon processing activities at Coulport.
Apply claims, arguments, and evidence to build a nuclear safety case and ensure that facility safety measures are fully substantiated by tasking the appropriate Design Authorities. Specify operational constraints of nuclear weapon systems/components within the safety case. Apply modern methodologies to nuclear weapons safety cases.
Lead risk reduction demonstrations and workshops on behalf of DNO to ensure that risk associated with nuclear weapons authorised activities have been reduced to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
Interpret safety assessments and modifications to the nuclear weapon system and/or components; make appropriate modifications to the site safety case and make credible safety justifications to support staged nuclear weapons approvals.
Providing safety case input into alignment of current and future nuclear warhead operational activities undertaken at the Coulport site on behalf of DNO.
Specifying, assessing, and advising on the facility and interfacing equipment arrangements used for in-service support and maintenance of nuclear weapons
Act as an intelligent customer to ensure that the scope and output from nuclear safety related contracts meet the contract requirements and appropriate standards.
Manage and implement the Replacement Warhead nuclear weapons safety management arrangements at RNAD Coulport
Assist in formulation, implementation, and maintenance of nuclear weapons safety management arrangements at RNAD Coulport and within DNO.
Actively promote a nuclear safety and security culture, including by engaging with facility operators to ensure hazard awareness with nuclear weapon processing activities. Provide specialist knowledge in support of assessment and investigation of relevant nuclear related accident events.
Actively co-operate with all nuclear safety and security related audits, inspections and peer reviews.
Produce and analyse associated RW NW safety documentation to justify operations. Ensure design intent is met and ensure that scope for Replacement Warhead activities is captured.
Identify and present RW Safety related issues arising to the development and operation of the new RW system design.
Ensure hazard listing and fault schedules are appropriate for the activities scoped.
Undertake Safety Class Analysis and appropriate safeguards are identified.
Make sure the Astraea Warhead Operational and Safety Functional Requirements are clearly defined; appropriate standards and codes (including safety management arrangements) are identified and satisfied.
Qualifications
Desirable Qualifications:
HNC / HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Nuclear site safety justification course; System Engineering (Awareness) Course; AWE Intermediate Warhead Safety Course (IWSC); Trident II (D5) Acquaint Course.
Skills
Desirable Skills
Knowledge of Warhead sub-system engineering design, development, qualification, and integration.
Knowledge of Coulport site and operations.
Detailed knowledge of Nuclear warhead safety processes and procedures.
Knowledge of MOD Policy, Procedures and Processes
Understanding of the 1958 Mutual Defence Agreement (MDA), Polaris Sales Agreement (PSA) and Technical Arrangements Under the PSA
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Nuclear Weapon Foundation Course once in post.
Qualifications
HNC / HND in an Engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Seeing the Big Picture
Communicating and Influencing
Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Nuc 1.2: Nuclear safety management systems
Nuc 1.3: Nuclear safety cases
Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We Truly Believe That The MOD Is a Great Place To Work, And We Offer a Unique Employee Experience. We Want To Ensure That Every Single Employee Feels Appreciated & Fairly Rewarded And Offer The Following Additional Benefits:
Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%
25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
On-site Gym depending on site
Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
Thank You Scheme
Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
Defence Discount Service
On-site Nursery depending on site
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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