Nuclear Safety Engineer

at  Ontario Power Generation

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a Technical Engineer/Officer with experience in the Canadian nuclear industry and CANDU reactors to join our Nuclear Safety Division located in Pickering, Ontario.
The Senior Technical Engineer/Officer will have the opportunity to contribute to Ontario Power Generation by coordinating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to understand schedules, finances and performance for the assigned projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform safety analysis, including participation in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Responsible for deciphering and managing the link between the design basis, safety analysis and operation of the station.
• Working with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical specialists to support the operation of the various mechanical and electrical systems;
• Developing and executing projects in compliance with the industry’s demanding set of regulations and standards;
• Maintaining written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems;
• Co-ordinate the clarification of specification requirements, and arrange for necessary changes and/or co-ordinate technical work as required in a number of major work areas;
• Maintain and/or update operating and other specified department/divisional procedures;
• Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems and coordinate technical work as required, in a number of major work areas, in support of the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the facilities.

EDUCATION

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
• Advanced education (Master’s or Ph.D.) are considered as an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in managing regulatory and licensing issues within nuclear safety context.
• Knowledge and experience in Safe Operating Envelope (SOE), Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, Safety Report preparation, Heat Sinks Assessments, Operational Safety Reports (OSRs), Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA), unavailability models and understanding of Components & Systems importance to safety is an asset for this position.
• Knowledge to use CAFTA, FTREX, GOTHIC, Phoenix would be considered an asset.
• Ideal candidates will have work experience in a Nuclear Engineering environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to develop and deliver reports, briefings, project plans and presentations.
• Good organizational and leadership skills, and to be a self-starter who can work both independently and in a team environment that is dedicated to engineering excellence and best practices.
• Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
  The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

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