Safety Analyst

PTAG???s Project Management Advisory & Services firm has reached new heights and recognition in the industry through associations with Project & Construction Management Industry think-tanks, and innovative service delivery partnerships with our customers. This commitment to our industry and customers is made possible by the People who make up our team. Our team is made up of a group of industry professionals who are committed to corporate social responsibility, and customer service excellence.

We are looking for a Safety Analyst to help us expand our presence across the Nuclear Industry, who will help drive internal project performance, and support to our customers. We seek a professional who will align with our corporate mission, vision & values:

Our mission is to help our clients ensure successful delivery and efficient operation of their major capital projects. Our goal is to employ innovation and strategic thinking by capital project subject matter experts to deliver optimum results.

PTAG???s vision is to help our clients become global leaders in the planning and execution of their capital projects.

• Safety: The safety of our employees, suppliers and clients is our top priority
• Collaboration: Creating true partnerships with our clients and service providers
• Leadership: Becoming leaders in our industry and in the communities where we work
• Accountability: Being accountable to our clients for every aspect of an engagement
• Client Satisfaction: Delivering 100% client satisfaction on every project
• Integrity: Open and clear communication in every aspect of our business

Location: Chalk River, ON

Type of Employment: Contract

Role & Responsibilities:

Purpose:

• Licensing: Develop and implement licensing strategies for securing regulatory approvals for projects, new facilities, modifications to existing facilities, and decommissioning. Advise Facility Authorities on licensing matters including: the preparation and review of correspondence and licensing documentation, determination of reportability of issues, development and management of regulatory commitments, and general management of the interface
• Safety Analysis: prepare & update facility safety documentation, including deterministic and probabilistic safety analysis, criticality analysis, shielding analysis and radiological consequence analysis. Undertake safety assessments in support of Engineering Change Control (ECC), non-standard operational processes e.g., Operational Decision Making (ODM), Problem Validation (PV) and Technical Operability Evaluation (TOE).

General accountabilities:

• Attend management meetings

Licensing:

• Establish licensing basis for construction, operation, modification and decommissioning of facilities
• Assist the management with the oversight of all licensed activities (construction, operation, modification, and decommissioning) conducted by ERM.
• Provide regulatory advice and guidance to ERM Management team e.g., Facility Authorities, Functional Support Manager, Project Managers.

Safety Analysis:

• Perform routine and complex hazard assessments.
• Independently perform routine safety analyses for projects and facilities, and complex analyses under direct supervision.
• Document safety analyses for review.
• Independently assess safety impacts of proposed facility changes.
• Provide input to designers regarding safety implications of proposed designs.
• Provide input to operations staff regarding safety implications of proposed operations, changes to operating procedures or plant.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• University graduation or Ph.D. in engineering, science or applied science or equivalent experience resulting in a sound knowledge of some scientific discipline and significant related scientific working experience.
• Ability to apply safety and licensing analysis independently for routine work, and under direct supervision for complex work, to solve complex issues, and to provide knowledgeable support to Designers and Facility Operations.
• Can organize routine and complex work and activities of a moderate number of resources to accomplish deliverables in accordance with expectations.
• Fully developed knowledge of two or more of the following areas and a basic understanding of the remainder:
  • Regulatory framework governing Canadian nuclear industry
  • Licensing requirements for nuclear facilities
  • Safety requirements for nuclear facilities
  • Design engineering process
  • Nuclear facility operations
  • Decommissioning
  • Radiological protection
  • Hazard assessment techniques including HAZOP
  • Deterministic safety analysis methods
  • Probabilistic safety assessments

PTAG is growing and seeking professionals who want to join a fast paced, innovative, and team-oriented Program Management Firm. We are driven to help our clients find opportunities for consistent and constant improvements of their Capital and Sustainable Programs.

PTAG offers the opportunity for all its employees to participate in its Company Share Owner Program, we offer a comprehensive Benefits package, and an environment to grow professionally and personally.