Rebecca Shaw

Experience

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  BP

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2008

  Chemical Engineering Intern
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  Cambridge University

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2012

  Undergraduate Supervisor

  Academic supervisor for second year chemical engineering undergraduates, tutoring them on the basics of separation processes, including distillation techniques and liquid-liquid extraction. Weblab supervisor for assisting on-line experiments for process quality control, and introduction to PLCs

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  Quintessa Ltd

  Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  Consultant

  Performed and developed modelling of radiological systems, radioactive waste repositories, and contaminated land for UK and international organisations using both finite grid and compartment modelling software Primary consultant and project manager on survey work for international agencies on scenario development for radioactive waste repository developmentPerformed statistical analysis of reactor core data, including development and validation of statistical modelsAdministered, tested, and marketed AMBER software, including giving training courses to government organisationsDeveloped and enhanced online FEP databases Show less

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  UK Atomic Energy Authority / Culham Centre for Fusion Energy

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2016

  Tritium Plant Engineer

  Duty officer and trainee plant supervisor of active gas handling system. Work includes plant operations, control system knowledge and usage, plant maintenance, facility safety checks, and responsibility for daily operations. Good knowledge of P&IDs, C&I theory, HS&E, 6S, and mechanical & electrical engineeringWork package manager within multi-million pound novel water detritiation system (WDS) project, focussing on control philosophy, cryogenic distillation of hydrogen isotopes, hydrogen permeation, P&IDs, procurement, mechanical designs, installation, and commissioning Responsible officer for impurity processing systemRe-commissioned tokamak tritium gas introduction system; working on significant upgrade for increased fuelling capacityIntegral part of EuroFusion research team; lead researcher of novel research and design of isotope separation systems for future demonstration fusion power plant (DEMO)UK Tritium Users’ Group technical secretaryMember of JET DTE2 fuelling working group Show less

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  STFC

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2019

  Instrument Support Section Leader

  • Operational and installation manager for beamline designs, upgrades, and CDM projects• Personnel and operational manager of multiple maintenance and operational teams.• Responsible for coordinating projects between stakeholders to complete multiple jobs on time• Responsible for permits to work and for coordinating work with contractors in ISIS areas• Project manager for new waste management and remote handling building and facility• Responsible for operating instructions across ISIS (LINAC, synchrotron, and beamlines) Show less

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  UK Atomic Energy Authority

  Aug 2019 - Sept 2021

  Tritium Engineering Consultant

  • Scientific and engineering consultant for EUROFusion tritium fuel cycle• Lead researcher on accident scenario analysis

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  University of Nottingham

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2024

  • Manager for engineering research group focusing on renewable energy, aerospace, and systems • Manager for the Rolls-Royce Transmissions University Technology Centre • Portfolio and project manager for energy and engineering projects totalling over £15M• Practical project management role includes financial forecasting and tracking, engineering oversight, personnel management and development, reporting, dissemination, and work with wider university. • Resource and technical manager for dedicated engineering and technical teams.• Role includes bid and contract development support for new work and contracts as well as report writing and communication with international stakeholders and industrial partners. Show less

  • Research Group Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2024

  • Senior Research Portfolio Manager

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2024
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  Aerospace Technology Institute

  Jul 2024 - now

  Technology and Strategy Analyst