Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer - Used Fuel Packaging Plant

at  Nuclear Waste Management Organization

Perform as a technical expert in the designated discipline. Specific duties include:

• Develop requirements for processes and systems to transfer used CANDU fuel from transportation packages into Used Fuel Containers.
• Develop and demonstrate automated assembly processes as may be required for manipulation and assembly of radioactive materials.
• Provide support to architectural / design organizations developing specifications and equipment designs for facilities to package used fuel.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders from Engineering (Engineered Barrier System, Mining & Repository Engineering, Transportation), Geoscience, Nuclear Safety and Design Authority & Integration Management to advance the UFPP design considering functional/performance requirements, mitigation of operational risk and cost effectiveness.
• Support regulatory application by providing necessary input data and reports. Support / represent the Engineering Team in regulatory meetings for technical discipline.
• Lead projects and contracts. Participate in the development and issuance of contracting documents (RFP’s) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans; review technical reports and outputs; monitor/report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.
• Be responsible for and support the preparation and administration of the budget on assigned projects and contracts, including financial activities such as accruals, forecasting and business planning activities.
• Communicate clearly to Manager and external groups regarding the design and project progress. Provide updates and report to external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, on the design status, work activities and project status.
• Ensure that all work activities and programs reflect an awareness of and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, adhere to applicable codes & standards, are consist with industry best practice, and meet NWMO’s quality and safety requirements.
• Support the Life Cycle Cost estimates of the Used Fuel Packaging Plant.
• Keep abreast of developments in radioactive waste management technologies through technical publications, contacts with internal and external experts in the field, and conference presentations.
• Present results to technical groups, government authorities and national waste management organizations.
• Participate in NWMO public engagement activities as required.
• Perform other duties as required

This is a Progression-In Place role. Applicants with lesser experience or qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower level commensurate with their experience.

• Requires a 4-year university degree in in a relevant engineering discipline, or an equivalent level of experience.
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience of relevant technical expertise.
• Knowledge of Canadian nuclear technology and/or CANDU fuel characteristics and integrity.
• Demonstrated experience in contract management (i.e., creation of requests for proposals, bid evaluation, ongoing management, contract close out, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in project management preferably related to the used fuel handling including plan development, resourcing, schedule tracking, contract management and problem resolution