Senior Structural Analyst

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Westinghouse is leading the global nuclear industry and shaping a carbon-free future. Westinghouse Electric Belgium, which celebrated 50 years of history, is a key entity supporting its European customers.

If this sounds like a work environment you would like to work in, we're looking for a Structural Analyst position in the “Component Structural Analysis” department.

Context/Environment:

Within the global Component Engineering department, the “Component Structural Analysis” team brings together multicultural engineers in Spain and Belgium. The main tasks of the group are multiple advanced technical evaluations and analyses carried out on major nuclear safety class components and piping. The group also provides many services within the framework of the discipline of structural mechanics, such as design activities, factory/workshop follow up and support to nuclear power plant modifications or refueling outage. Areas of expertise include structural analyses, fatigue and fracture mechanics assessments. The main examples of project involvement are long-term operation support, seismic qualification, major component replacement, and plant modifications.

Work Location: Nivelles - Belgium

Your work location will be at the European base in Nivelles. We may require you to travel to provide engineering support directly to our teams performing activities in the nuclear power plants.

Job description:

· Perform manual calculations as well as finite element analysis calculations in ANSYS to verify the qualification of nuclear power plant components to the appropriate standards.

· Thorough documentation of analyses in English and French.

· Propose integrated solutions to technical challenges that may arise during projects.

· Participate in international project teams and communicate with relevant parties.

· Ability to travel to the nuclear site to support field interventions or customer meetings.

Various evolutions are possible at the end of this position, depending on the experience acquired and the performance obtained, and may lead to progress towards the path of technical expertise, project management or management.

Technical/Academic Qualifications and Experience Required:

· MS degree in mechanical engineering.

· This requires an experience between 5 to 10 years.

· Interested in mechanical component stress analysis, finite element analysis software for structural analysis.

· Interested in the nuclear industry

· You are fluent in English and French and have proven report writing skills (Dutch is a plus).

Previous work experience with ANSYS APDL and/or workbench is a plus.

Nuclear-specific licenses and qualifications are required, as well as a clean criminal record (required by law).

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in Belgium can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
• Medical Care and pension insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Lunch vouchers
• Eco-vouchers
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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