Human Factors Specialist

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC

Salwick, Preston, United Kingdom
Not specified; not specified; attractive compensat...
On-site
Degree in ergonomics or human factors
Experience in high-hazard regulated industry
Apply hfe principles to design lifecycle
Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to enhance nuclear safety by applying Human Factors Engineering principles at their Springfields Fuels Limited site in Salwick, Preston. The ideal candidate will have a background in human factors or ergonomics, particularly in high-hazard industries, and will be responsible for minimizing human error in operations and projects

Job Summary

  • This role involves acting as the HF Design Authority for major projects while ensuring human capabilities are considered to reduce error.
  • The position requires conducting Human Reliability Assessments and reviewing procedures to support the site safety case process.
  • Westinghouse offers a supportive environment with benefits including life insurance, pension plans, and learning opportunities.

Matching Summary

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Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Human Factors Specialist to enhance nuclear safety by applying Human Factors Engineering principles at their Springfields Fuels Limited site in Salwick, Preston. The ideal candidate will have a background in human factors or ergonomics, particularly in high-hazard industries, and will be responsible for minimizing human error in operations and projects.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Attractive compensation and great benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Degree in Ergonomics or Human Factors
  • Experience in high-hazard regulated industry
  • Apply HFE principles to design lifecycle

Nice-to-have

  • C.ErgHF status and MCIEHF membership
  • Experience with nuclear safety cases
  • Contribution to Systematic Approach to Training

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2:1 degree in relevant discipline
  • Experience in nuclear, defence, oil & gas, aerospace, or rail
  • Technical Member or working towards chartered status encouraged

Work Rights

Not specified

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