Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Mechanical
- Alkmaar
Nadine van Zyl
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Join a team shaping the future of nuclear innovation — where your skills as a Mechanical Engineer will power breakthroughs in clean energy!
Company information
Our client is a leading force in nuclear research and services, delivering cutting-edge solutions for both governmental and private sectors in the Netherlands. Dedicated to powering homes, businesses, and communities sustainably, they offer innovative energy solutions with a strong focus on renewable energy, efficiency, and customer satisfaction—all while driving a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
As a top producer of medical isotopes like molybdenum-99 and lutetium-177, they play a crucial role in advancing healthcare, providing life-saving tools for diagnosing and treating cancer and other critical illnesses. Additionally, the organization tackles vital challenges related to safety and efficieny of existing nuclear reactor as well as those related to radioactive waste management and radiation protection.
Vacancy information
You will be part of the engineering team that is tasked with making necessary adjustments and solving technical issues related to an existing nuclear reactor.
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply your technical knowledge across various phases of a project.
Engineering challenges within the Nuclear Laboratories typically involve a combination of the following:
- Designing and/or modifying nuclear systems and peripheral equipment
- Providing support for operational or maintenance activities within the facilities and their support systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards
- Planning, facilitating, monitoring, and managing the progress and quality of projects and design changes to the installation
- Interacting with suppliers regarding project-related services and/or equipment, and building and maintaining relationships with suppliers
- Writing and reviewing technical documentation, such as design frameworks, drawings, FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests), SATs (Site Acceptance Tests), SITs (Site Integration Tests), implementation plans, and risk assessments
- Providing support to other departments within NRG in your area of expertise
- Identifying and capitalizing on commercial opportunities for internal and external customers
What do you need
- You have a university-level (WO) education and work experience in engineering within the technical sector (Mechanical Engineering)
- You are capable of conceptual thinking and approaching problems from a broad perspective, considering existing safety analyses, business strategies, etc.
- You are a team player with a high safety awareness, combining motivation with a desire to learn
- You are detail-oriented with a solution-focused mindset
- You possess strong social and written communication skills
- Experience with nuclear installations and associated standards and guidelines is a plus
- You are willing to develop your skills in a nuclear environment and take ownership of projects and assignments entrusted to you
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