Process Chemist

We have an exciting opportunity for a Process Chemist within the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business in Derby.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Regeneration of the Raynesway Nuclear Licenced Site. This once in a lifetime major infrastructure programme is replacing the current facilities with modern state of the art manufacturing capability.

Our Submarines Business is responsible for the design, manufacture, supply and through-life support of nuclear propulsion-related products and systems in support of the Royal Navy's submarine fleet. We support the Royal Navy as the Technical Authority for all UK Naval Reactor Submarine Plants, and we're continuing to build our nuclear sector capability to support the development of a new nuclear plant for future submarines.

For you, this means unique opportunities to shape the future of the Submarines business.

You will be responsible to develop the Chemistry and underpinning science for the development of a design for a Nuclear Fuel Processing Plant. Provide technical advice to the Nuclear and Chemical Process engineering functions for the design and substantiation of the plant. The role will support the definition of operational limits, equipment specifications, analysis techniques and product quality requirements.

The role involves the identification and evaluation of new technologies, primarily focusing on developing safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer and more competitive power. Our nuclear business is a leader in propulsion system design and development for the Royal Navy's nuclear submarine fleet and the sole provider and technical authority, managing all aspects of plant design, safety, manufacture, performance and through-life support.

Key Accountabilities:

• Defining the safe operating envelope and normal operating range for the Chemical Plant, eliminating hazards and incorporating inherent safety through process chemistry design.
• Defining safe and effective process chemistries in order to meet the required product specifications and plant throughput.
• Defining the process chemistry for the design and specification of nuclear fuel reprocessing systems, such as: liquid-liquid separation plant, material transformation processes, dissolution processes and radioactive waste treatment plants. Analysis and optioneering of alternative nuclear chemical processing technology.
• Facilitating laboratory trials to provide quantitative data of underpinning science support Safety Case substantiation, hazard analysis and fault analysis.
• Defining the analysis requirements, techniques, sampling plans and control charts for plant production and quality.
• Involvement in all design stages from identification of stakeholder requirements, generating and assessing options, Concept, Scheme, Front End, and Detailed Design, design substantiation and verification and validation, and installation, commissioning and operating documents.
• Chemical expertise input into reviews including design, quality, safety and environmental assessments and critical review, checking, verification and approval of in-house and third-party designs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related discipline or equivalent,
• Post-graduate qualifications,
• Experience in separation, waste treatment and nuclear fuel processing.

We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Pioneer the performance of the future. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.

Beyond tomorrow

We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here.

So that you can be your best at work and home, we'll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role.

To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines Business an individual has to hold a minimum of an Security Check (SC) clearance without any caveats to that clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if the individual does not currently already have this in place.

Due to the nature of work the Business conducts and the protection of certain assets a person has to be a UK national or in MoD approved cases a Dual National from a non ITAR country.

Closing date:26th November 2021