1. IAN MICHAEL BUNCE, BSc (Hons), MSc, CEng, CSci, FIMechE, MNucI
Current Job Title: Principal Engineer
Profile:
An experienced nuclear professional with a diverse background in the design and technical leadership
of pressurised water reactor power plant solutions. Experience of component design, procurement,
in-service support, project and programme delivery and technical documentation. Trusted to deliver
innovation and provide technical leadership for design, engineering and process solutions.
Key Achievements:
• Design and technical leadership for the development of two reactor protection devices.
• Design and team leadership for a design solution that contributed to maintenance of the
nuclear deterrent.
• Inventor for three patents (pending).
Employment:
Rolls-Royce (Civil Nuclear) PO Box 2000, Derby, United Kingdom. DE21 7XX
Principal Engineer (Current Role) (Design and Engineering Roles)
− Technical leadership on Small Modular Reactors.
Rolls-Royce (Submarines) PO Box 2000, Derby, United Kingdom. DE21 7XX
Principal Engineer
− NuScale in Oregon, USA 4 month secondment as Rolls-Royce Technical Lead.
− Technical leadership to a small team exploring small modular reactor opportunities.
− Sofinel, Paris, France, 3 month secondment to represent Rolls-Royce interests in the EPR.
− Technical leadership and design innovation for a small team established to address an emergent
primary circuit lifetime management issue; Provided technical leadership, generated design
concepts, supported assessment and down-selection of design concepts and provided technical
oversight for two developing engineers.
− Westinghouse Electric Company in Pennsylvania, USA, 5 month secondment to develop a
technical relationship with Westinghouse on behalf of Rolls-Royce Civil Nuclear. Provided
leadership to establish a design baseline for the largest AP1000 structural module, defined a
method of configuration management for mechanical and structural modules, assisted the team to
reduce the backlog of unincorporated changes from the China AP1000 plant and provided
support for the indoctrination and training of non-nuclear experienced recruits.
− Design and technical leadership for the development of a new plant mounting concept for the next
generation of naval nuclear submarine power plant. Subject Matter Expert for Plant Mounting
within Rolls-Royce. Technical Lead for mechanical design of primary shield tank and its
integration with the nuclear steam raising plant; designed a new primary shield tank, provided
technical leadership for this component during integration meetings and managed integration
issues for the new design, generated documentation to support design and integration activities
and Established methods and relationships to promote effective plant integration.
Senior Engineer (Design, Project and Technical Author Roles)
− Technical leadership for the development of a new reactor protection device. Winner of
Company innovation award.
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− Project managed emergent issues for on-land submarine prototype trials, operation and
maintenance. Completed competency assessment for Project Engineers.
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2. IAN MICHAEL BUNCE, BSc (Hons), MSc, CEng, CSci, FIMechE, MNucI
− Technical leadership for production of Astute Class Atomic Books (technical documents that
support operation of the submarine nuclear plant).
− Technical leadership and management for the interface between the Astute Class nuclear
submarine designers and the manufacturers.
− Design leadership for Astute Class nuclear submarine heavy pressure vessels and heat exchangers.
I recruited and trained staff to expand this team.
Engineer (Design, Engineering, Procurement and Development Roles)
− Task owner (design and technical leadership and some project management responsibility) for
design, development and procurement of a novel reactor protection device. Finalist and runner up
for Company innovation award.
− Design leadership for the development of a palliative solution design for leaking welds for the on-
land prototype and Vanguard Class submarines.
− Design leadership, development leadership, trainer, quality leadership, radiation protection
supervisor and team leadership for the development and successful implementation of a design
modification solution delivered to Submarines in-build.
− Design, technical and procurement leadership for Vanguard Class reactor pressure vessel and
head, including required jigs and tools. Achieved Chartered Engineer in this role.
− Managing the technical specification for several submarine reactor pressure vessels and expediting
nominated vendors for technical progress.
− Provided design support to Royal Navy Submarines and land-based prototype for major pressure
vessels.
Technician Apprentice (Mechanical Engineering)
HM Naval Base, Chatham, Kent
− Mechanical technical apprenticeship in ship and submarine repair. Apprenticeship extended to six
years as a result of reading for first degree whilst on unpaid leave.
Professional:
Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Chartered Scientist, Member of the Nuclear Institute
Chair – IMechE Qualifications and Membership Audit Committee
Qualifications and Courses:
University of Manchester, MSc (Distinction) Nuclear Science and Technology
Thames Polytechnic, Greenwich - BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering, 2:2
Mid-Kent College, Medway - ONC Mechanical Engineering, 2 Distinctions
Derby College of Further Education, Derby - BTEC (PEU) Computer Studies, Pass
Royal Naval College, Greenwich - Nuclear Introduction Course
Royal Naval College, HMS Sultan - Nuclear Warships Support Course
Other relevant training courses in Nuclear, Technical, Quality and Management Subjects
General Information and Interests:
US Visa valid until May 2019.
Mentor for Rolls-Royce and IMechE MPDS mentor.
Lead Auditor and Chair for IMechE Qualifications and Membership Audit Committee.
Clean Driving Licence.
Scouting (various past roles), Canoeing (BCU Instructor), kit cars, travel.
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