Technical Officer

Job Category

Nuclear Power

Job Type

Contract (>2 yrs)

Location

Tiverton, Ontario

Description

Representing Strategic Way Consulting, this assignment is at our Client location situated on the Lake Huron shoreline between Kincardine and Saugeen Shores. We are looking for a detail-oriented, methodical, technically inclined and collaborative resource to join our growing team. Working in a dynamic and fast pace environment this individual will be required to be responsive, take initiative, manage multiple priorities and work with minimal direction. Leveraging strong communication and stakeholder management skills, this individual will be responsible to assist our client in ensuring all work closure activities and work documentation are completed to allow MCR units to return to service. This covers all work performed during MCR, including related Asset Management and Lifex. Demonstrate uncompromising high standards and participate, as required, in all aspects of the Return To Service (RTS) team accountabilities

Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Support MCR by providing guidance on the Project Close-out, MCR System Window Closure, System Available for Operations (SAFO) and Return to Service Milestones.
• Maintain and enhance the interface with Regulatory Affairs and the CNSC regarding completion of the CNSC Hold Points required for unit return to service.
• Coordinate with MCR, PMC, Lifex, Engineering, Supply Chain and the Regulators to ensure effective closure of all outstanding issues related to Ready for Service.
• Administer the RTS System Open Items List (SOIL) for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Ensure the scheduling of the resolution of all SOIL items are reflected in the MCR schedule and tied to the required System SAFO milestone.
• Coordinate site activities for addressing cross functional issues necessary to allow MCR unit return to service.
• Maintain the SAFO and return from lay-up schedule tracking and drive open items to closure. Ensure that closure satisfies Operational and Engineering requirements.
• Administer reports that provide consistent status, monitor performance, and escalates issues to appropriate management for resolution.
• Ensure that System Window Close-outs, Systems Available for Operation, and Return to Service Milestones package are complete and ready for presentation to support the overall progress of the MCR and the MCR unit Return to Service.
• Coordinate the collection of all documentation required to support System Available for Operation and RTS Milestones, including documentation reflecting closure of open items.
• Coordinate the necessary meetings for presentation of the SAFO packages and the RTS Milestone Challenge meetings and pre-meetings to ensure alignment across multiple groups.
• Maintain, organize and track information and deliverables for return to service across the complete duration of the MCR outage.
• Coordinate with regulatory commitment management to ensure all regulatory issues with the potential to impact MCR unit return to service are acceptably closed.
• Coordinate with all involved groups to prepare reports on readiness for service on a monthly and quarterly basis to support all Major work windows and milestones.
• Track and follow up on closure of all assigned issues and open items working cross functionally to achieve the lowest cost alternatives to closing issues through the responsible organizations.
• Interface with all levels within the organization and with MCR vendors.
• Attendance at vendor meeting that pertain to deliverables
• Weekly progress reporting of deliverables to milestones
• Escalation of issues to management

Education and Experience:

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through a four-year technical degree in an appropriate discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics or Science.
• Experience in the support and optimization of business processes.
• Experience in safety analysis and engineering.
• A period of up to 8 years working in the utilities sector is considered necessary to gain this experience.
• Experience in large nuclear projects and a strong ability to influence others in a matrixed relationship is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-8 years in a similar role
• Must be well organized and possess good written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Sound working knowledge of Maximo ERP software and Primavera P6
• Experience and understanding in the areas of Operations, Mechanical and/or Electrical Maintenance considered an asset
• Working understanding of MS Office (Excel, Access, Project, Word, etc.)
• Nuclear experience is considered an asset
• Site Security Clearance at Bruce power is considered an asset

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• An understanding of the Canadian regulatory environment as it pertains to the licensing of CANDU reactors and their supporting facilities.
• Knowledge and experience in the design, operation, and maintenance of nuclear power plants and their supporting facilities.
• Knowledge of physics, chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, electricity, instrumentation, engineering and economics to technically understand the operation of nuclear power plants and their supporting facilities.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to learn more, please submit your resume to hr@strategicway.ca no later than March 11, 2024. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to move forward will be contacted.