Job Description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for the position of Electrical or Mechanical Technical Advice Group (TAG) Engineer within the Maintenance Department's Technical Advice Group at Torness Power Station in Dunbar.


In this role, you'll deliver engineered solutions for urgent issues, ensuring compliance with HSE and Site Licence standards. Using operational experience and our Station's Corrective Action Programme, you'll specify and approve safe systems of work, plan resources, and guide defect repairs.


You'll enhance maintenance instructions and check sheets to improve team performance, aligning with standards and expectations. As the first point of contact for technical issues, you'll conduct risk assessments and act as Field Supervisor for technical contracts.

Who You Are

As a minimum, you'll have an HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). A background in heavy industry is essential. A background in maintenance at a power station is desirable with good practical & technical experience.

Mechanical expertise could include:

Pumps, fans, motors: troubleshooting, alignment, balancing, condition monitoring. Valves: overhaul, safety actuators, sealing systems, torque requirements. Pressure systems: boilers, heat exchangers, pipework integrity, statutory inspections. Hydraulic & pneumatic systems: maintenance, fault-finding, pressure testing. Diesel generators: emergency power systems, fuel/cooling arrangements, load testing. On-load leak sealing: techniques for pressurised systems, nuclear safety compliance. Condition monitoring: oil sampling, thermography, vibration analysis, root cause analysis. Technical documentation and regulatory compliance in nuclear environments.

Electrical expertise could include:

HV systems: 11kV/3.3kV switchgear, transformers, protection schemes. LV distribution: control circuits, protection devices. Battery backup & UPS systems: maintenance, testing, inverter technology. Switchgear & protection: circuit breakers, relay testing, fault analysis. Valve actuators: Rotork, Hopkinsons, AUMA--control logic, torque settings, diagnostics. Transformers: condition monitoring, oil sampling, insulation testing. VSD/VFC systems: installation, troubleshooting, integration with control systems. Motor control circuits: interlocks, safety systems, condition monitoring. Technical documentation and compliance with nuclear safety standards.

A basic understanding of the operation of an Advanced Gas Reactor (AGR) Power Station is beneficial, however, extensive training will be given.

Pay, Benefits and Culture

The salary range associated with this role is between

45,641 - 95,993

; however the starting salary will be within the range of

45,641 - 81,263

, allowing room for career advancement. This is a full-time, site-based position.


We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

Our Values: What You Can Expect When You Join Us

As you consider joining EDF Nuclear Operations, we want you to know what drives us. Our values are more than words, they shape how we work, how we grow, and how we support one another.


We move with

agility

, embracing change and responding quickly to new challenges and opportunities. This mindset keeps us innovative, adaptable, and ready to lead with proactive change.


We pursue

excellence

in everything we do. Whether it's delivering high-quality outcomes, collaborating across teams, or investing in personal development, we are committed to doing our best and helping others do the same.


We act with

integrity

, always choosing to do what's right. Trust, respect, and transparency are the foundation of our culture, and we hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.


These values are not just what we believe, they're how we work. If they resonate with you, you'll thrive here.


Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Interviews week commencing:

5th January 2026

To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for CTC security level vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.

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