Job Description

Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) Engineer - Submarines

Full Time (Shifts and Travel Required)

Derby

We are looking for a 'Hands on Engineer' with experience in a manufacturing, equipment /machinery assembly, or machining environment to undertake an exciting opportunity for a Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) Engineer within the IMRS (Inspection Maintenance and Repair Services) Engineering Team in Derby.

IMRS forms part of the Services Delivery Business Unit within Submarines. Our busy Engineering team is responsible for developing and deploying tailored repair and maintenance solutions to support the in-service maintenance of the UK submarine fleet, as well as support to submarine design and build programmes.

As a RVI Engineer, you will provide both practical and technical support to inspection development and implementation projects, although primarily based in Derby, as a RVI Engineer within IMRS, you will be required to support inspections across the UK and potentially on offshore platforms or abroad. You will also perform a wide variety of engineering activities to support generation and approval of procedural documentation and development of associated bespoke equipment.

Why join Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

What you will be doing:  

• Conducting inspection procedures at site on the NSRP and secondary systems, including the co-ordination of inspection tasks and being the customers point of contact during deployment.
• Production of documentation, procedures, and inspection reports.
• Visual inspection, including the use of borescopes, fibrescopes, videoprobes and camera systems.
• Providing technical advice and support to the business on all RVI aspects.
• Maintaining and developing existing RVI processes, in accordance with company processes and standards.
• Interacting with internal and external customers, as part of an inspection delivery team.
• Support to the Metallurgy team within IMRS in a technician role.

Shifts / Travel

Although Derby based, the role will entail travelling to various sites across the UK for varying durations and will normally consist of working shift patterns, usually based on 12-hour days or nights dependent on the task. The number of days a year site deployed is approximately 90 days, although durations will vary based on workload and training. Although site work is generally pre-planned, there will be the requirement to support emergent requests to deploy with less than 48 hours notice. Whilst in Derby, flexible working hours are in place from 7:00am to 6:00pm, working a standard 7.4 hours per day.

Position Qualifications:  

• Hands on Engineering experience in a machining, precision or bespoke machinery environment.
• Possess an understanding of visual inspection or have previous experience in use of RVI equipment and techniques.
• Must have a flexible approach and be prepared to work away at site for a prolonged period (anywhere between one to four weeks).
• Must be computer literate, with experience of Microsoft Office packages and ideally some exposure to databases.
• Able to work well unsupervised, managing your time and balancing your day-to-day priorities and commitments.
• An ability to manoeuvre yourself and test equipment on/ off and around submarines, demanding on occasion periods of physical exertion.
• Degree in STEM subject, (HND/HNC as a minimum) and/or engineering apprentice scheme training, or relevant working background.
• UK driving licence.

For more than 60 years Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant, providing power for all UK Royal Navy nuclear submarines. 

 To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

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