Fault Analysis

The role of a nuclear inspector is varied and you are likely to undertake a range of duties during your career. Some inspectors concentrate on undertaking planned and reactive inspections on site, while others will mainly assess safety submissions or manage discrete intervention projects.

However, the focus is on working as teams to ensure compliance, reassure the public and improve safety standards. When Inspectors find shortcomings in compliance, they initially provide advice but may issue verbal and written warnings. The powers available to inspectors enable them to serve Enforcement Notices and ultimately initiate prosecutions. There is also a wide range of powers available under nuclear license conditions.

Nuclear inspectors are expected to be capable of undertaking a variety of roles:

• Inspecting sites
• Assessing technical safety cases
• Enforcing the law and influencing improvement in safety cases
• Investigating incidents
• Developing strategic approaches to secure high standards in the industry
• Managing nuclear research contracts etc

In between secondments your cohort will come together for residential training and development sessions. These pathways will focus on developing both your technical and behavioural competencies, these include;

•  Induction to the Nuclear Industry
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Adaptability / flexibility
• Business Awareness
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

These are critical skills needed by the nuclear sector and will help you to develop your knowledge, skills and experience alongside your fellow nucleargraduates.

STEM Ambassadors

As part of the Nuclear Graduates programme, you’ll have the opportunity to become a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) ambassador, inspiring and engaging the next generation.

You’ll share your knowledge, enthusiasm and experience with young people through outreach and education, helping to promote careers in STEM and raise awareness of the nuclear sector. This is a valuable chance to develop your communication skills, give back to the community, and play an active role in shaping the future of the industry.

Throughout your two years, you will have the opportunity to carry out additional Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training. These vary depending on your chosen discipline and your sponsor.