Nuclear Safety Engineer

at  Ontario Power Generation

Location:Oshawa, ON, CA, L1W 3V6
Req ID: 49228
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment
Education Level: Bachelor’s in Engineering
Location: Oshawa & Pickering Ontario
Number of Positions: Multiple
Shifts(s): Days
Travel: Yes - 10%
Deadline to Apply: November 9, 2024
Salary Range: $1,651.02 - $2,832.86 Per Week

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.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
  The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., November 9, 2024 . OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.
OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.
In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.

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