challenging, large scope, opportunities to develop
Cons
slow, uncoordinated, firefighting as opposed to strategic
EDF Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're pleased you enjoy the challenge and development opportunities that we strive to offer. This is a really exciting project and the first new nuclear power station to be built since the 1990s which provides significant development opportunities.
Whilst working in our industry can be process-driven to maintain high standards of nuclear safety which can take time we are striving to streamline, simplify and drive efficiency wherever possible. We endeavour to share our strategic intent through our Managing Director's vlogs and Team Briefs. However, if you have a suggestion on how we can further enhance email PEX@nnb-edfenergy.com
Real opportunities to grow into more technical roles (Control Center Operator → Systems Engineer paths exist and aren't just on paper).
You get hands-on experience with industrial systems most people only read about — OSI PI, SCADA, OMS integrations, cloud telemetry — which is hard to get elsewhere.
Management generally supports continued education and certifications.
Cons
Decisions move slowly. Getting tooling, software, or process changes approved often involves multiple layers, including approvals that flow up to the French parent company.
Procurement and IT requests can take weeks for things that would take a day at a smaller company.
Some legacy systems and processes haven't been modernized — you'll find yourself working around quirks instead of fixing them.