Nuclear Safety Engineer

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Status : Regular Full Time

Working Conditions : Hybrid Working Environment

Number of Positions : Multiple

Education Level : Bachelor’s in Engineering

Location : Oshawa & Pickering Ontario

Shifts(s) : Days

Travel : Yes - 10%

Deadline to Apply : July 10,2024

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers.

Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people.

Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on and off the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters : In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario.

This new space will enable teamwork, collaboration and innovation that will help us to achieve our mission to electrify life in one generation.

Some positions in this hiring process will remain at the Pickering location, while a few will be temporarily based in Pickering, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

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.

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, we’re building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change :

Safety it’s our business Integrity always lead with integrity

Excellence never satisfied with good enough

Inclusion working together for powerful outcomes

Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you :

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you :

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at by 11 : 59 PM E.S.T., July 10,2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.