Engineering Trainee/ Engineer (Nuclear Safety Analysis and Support)

Job Overview

Job title: Engineering Trainee/ Engineer (Nuclear Safety Analysis and Support)

Job description: Posting Start Date: November 16, 2021
Posting End Date: November 30, 2021

Are you looking for a meaningful career that makes a difference in your community and beyond? Are you an outdoors person who enjoys the benefits of small town living? At Bruce Power, we offer exciting careers that provide you the opportunity to have the small-town lifestyle.

As part of our team, you will work in a Safety First environment supporting challenging and impactful nuclear projects like the Life Extension program. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, ensuring constant growth and skill-building potential.

What will you be responsible for?

Reporting directly to Section Manager, Major Component Programs, the successful candidate will provide technical support to Reactor Safety Engineering Division in one of the core areas in, Component Engineering of the Calandria Shield Tank Assembly as well as the Auxiliary Fuel Channel Components (Shield and Closure plugs).

This position will be based on site, Tiverton, Ontario.

Specific Accountabilities:

Development, management and oversight of Calandria Shield Tank Assembly and Fuel Channel Auxiliary Component activities in support of safe and reliable station performance to end of life.

Support Reactor Safety Engineering with subject matter expertise, engineering and analysis.

Manage the component health through Life Cycle Management Plan and Periodic Inspection Plan.

Define corrective actions associated with the Component, and maintain good Configuration Management.

Work with Outage Maintenance Services (OMS) and vendors to deliver high quality inspection, replacement and repair campaigns. Advocate for completion of the full scope and any discovery items

Work with Nuclear Safety Analysis and Support (NSAS) and vendors to assess inspection results and pursue analysis to demonstrate fitness for service

Maintain good communication with Licensing and the CNSC to accurately communicate information and reports.

Contribute to the resolution of design and technical problems and implementation of approved solutions. Advocate towards accepting optimum approaches that support business needs

Keep informed regarding internal and external operating experience and industry technology trends to maintain/improve the long-term performance of the Component

Support Major Component Replacement (MCR) activities on an as needed basis

Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems and coordinate technical work as required, in a number of major work areas.

Maintain and/or update specified department/divisional procedures as required or requested.

Prepare reports to provide information and data in answer to external requests or for historical purposes. Prepare reports, for distribution to various groups, outlining technical details, results or conclusions. Provide explanations and answers to questions received from recipients of reports.

Provide technical interface with specialist regulatory staff, as required.

Review and analyze plant events to evaluate the effects on reactor safety, fitness for service or operability.

Prepares submissions including cost justification or financial evaluation as appropriate; recommends adoption of the proposal and steps required to incorporate it. Submits these for approval or forwarding if necessary.

Cooperates with other departments and organizations in arranging tests and providing appropriate documentation as required.

Keeps abreast of new developments in the field and incorporate as appropriate.

Prepare regulatory strategies and interface with regulatory agencies as needed

Provide recommendations and inputs into R&D programs

Provide oversight, guidance and advice on strategic initiatives and projects

Performs other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications

Must have necessary skills, knowledge and experience in nuclear component life cycle management.

Preference will be given to candidates with Outage experience managing inspection results and assessments.

Strong personal commitment to customer, department and corporate objectives.

Effective organizational, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Excellent verbal and written skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Self-starter, shows initiative.

Anticipates the safety implications of actions and ensures safety issues are addressed.

Adapts well to a changing and challenging work environment, and demonstrates a willingness to learn new skills.

Requires knowledge and experience in the design, operation, or maintenance of nuclear plants.

Proven problem solving skills and experience with technical studies and evaluations are required.

Education and Experience Minimum Requirements:

Engineer (Occupation Code 670325)

Completion of a 4 year University degree in Mechanical, Metalurgical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering.

An Ontario Professional Engineering designation (P.Eng.) is required.

A period of over 6 years of experience is considered necessary

Engineer Trainee (Occupation Code 670207)

Completion of a 4 year University degree in Mechanical, Metalurgical, Nuclear or Chemical Engineering.

Required to be working towards a valid Professional Engineers of Ontario certification within 4 years.

A period of up to and including 4 years of experience is considered necessary.

Are you ready for a change?

Please attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to the Engineering Trainee/Engineer (Nuclear Safety Analysis and Support) opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency based interview and background reference checks.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

In order to ensure you are given full consideration for this position, please ensure your candidate application is completely filled out and up to date. The information in the candidate application will be used in the selection process to assess candidacy for this position.

Bruce Power is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; valuing and respecting diversity. We encourage applications from qualified members of the four designated groups.

Company: Bruce Power

Expected salary:

Location: Tiverton, ON

Job date: Wed, 17 Nov 2021 23:54:28 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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