Aidan Robinson
Menai Bridge,Anglesey
Summary
Driven and technically capable Electrical Engineer with extensive experience within the UK nuclear industry, spanning operating AGR stations and Nuclear New Build at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Experienced in site surveillance, quality assurance, construction, testing, and maintenance activities across complex, highly regulated environments. Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to new roles, assimilate complex engineering and regulatory requirements, and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and contractor organisations. Possesses a strong understanding of EPR design, nuclear fundamentals, and quality processes, underpinned by a first-class accredited engineering degree.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Electrical Field Engineer
EDF Energy
Bridgwater, Somerset
06.2023 - 01.2026
Working within the site quality Surveillance team, with responsibility for planning, managing, and executing inspections across multiple contracts with a variety of work scopes.
Key responsibilities and achievements include:
- Managing and delivering inspection and surveillance activities in accordance with HPC quality arrangements.
- Identifying, raising, and progressing non-conformances against design and contractual requirements.
- Coordinating inspection and testing activities with contractors and construction teams across site.
- Providing technical oversight of a broad electrical scope, including: Cable pulling, termination, and testing across HV,LV I&C; Installation and testing of HV panels and transformers; Deep earthing systems, Faraday cage installation, and above-ground earthing; Bulk installation of electrical containment & supports.
Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
EDF Energy
04.2019 - 06.2023
Completed a structured degree apprenticeship alongside academic study at the University of the West of England, rotating through multiple EDF business areas and power station environments, including;
Technical Advice Group – Hartlepool Nuclear Power Station
- Electrical fault finding and maintenance on control rod clutch mechanisms and DC hold motors
- Testing of rebuilt gas circulators
- Injection testing of safety-related relays to confirm compliance with design requirements
- Performing Sanction for Test activities on HV switchboards
Project Management Organisation – Commissioning
- Authoring and reporting on commissioning spares budgets
- Supporting development of commissioning logistics plans and mobilisation strategies
Chemistry Team – Hinkley Point B Power Station
- Managing and working under significant risk and radiological work permits.
- Performing titration and other analysis on spent fuel cooling water.
- Sampling various system to perform trending and ensure environmental & safety case compliance.
Surveillance Team(Asset Management) – HPC Pre-Operations
- Authoring Surveillance programme 13 on Flow Accelerated Corrosion.
- Submission of Technical Service Requests to Taishan and Flamanville for operational experience.
- Review & approval of Periodic Test operating Instructions.
- Investigating design non-conformances and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to define surveillance strategies
Technical Apprentice
Horizon Nuclear Power
Cemaes Bay, Anglesey
09.2017 - 04.2019
Completed a BTEC Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering and NVQ Level 2 in Engineering Operations.
Education
BEng With Honours - Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering with Nuclear
University of the West of England
BristolSkills
- Strong verbal, written, and numerical communication skills
- In-depth knowledge of nuclear fundamentals, reactor principles, and EPR design
- Detailed understanding of nuclear project structure and quality framework in regulated industry
- Interpretation of engineering drawings, schematics & circuit diagrams
- Contractor and stakeholder management across large, multi-contract construction projects
- Inspection, test, and surveillance planning and execution
- Management of non-conformances, inspection findings, and quality documentation
- Excellent teamwork, time management and problem solving abilities
- Experienced in the use of document management, review and approval processes within EDF
- Skilled in programmes such as Microsoft Office, Navisworks, MATLAB and Asset Suite 9
- Experienced in managing & implementing Inspection & test plans in support of wider surveillance programmes
Certification
- NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- C&G 2391-52 Inspection & testing.
- IPAF Powered Access (3a+3b)
- Working at Height, Harness & Lanyard Training.
- First Aid at Work.
- Incident Controller training.
- Intelligent Customer Level 2.
- Nuclear Fundamentals Advanced.
- Medium Risk Confined Space Training.
- CITB – Managers & professionals.
- EPR Systems Foundation.
- CCCSNG(HPC) safety course.
- COMPEX Ex01 – Ex04
References
References available on request.
Academic Projects
Nuclear Engineering Project, University of the West of England November 2022 - April 2023, My dissertation report involved the investigation and design of a replacement CO2 monitoring system for the pressure vessel cooling water system on Hartlepool’s AGR. The project included the design and setup of test equipment to assess the suitability of pH as an alternative indicator of CO2. Working within the constraints of the safety case, I was able to propose and test a system that improved the availability of the monitoring system, while eliminating the maintenance burden of the existing and obsolete gas analysers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Electrical Field Engineer
EDF Energy
06.2023 - 01.2026
Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
EDF Energy
04.2019 - 06.2023
Technical Apprentice
Horizon Nuclear Power
09.2017 - 04.2019
BEng With Honours - Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering with Nuclear
University of the West of England