Bilingual Decommissioning Engineer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Gentilly; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated engineering professional to contribute to the decommissioning of the Gentilly-1 Waste Facility. This role involves providing technical expertise, overseeing contractor activities, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to prepare work packages, manage project schedules, and assist in documentation preparation. With a focus on safety and efficiency, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental restoration efforts. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing nuclear science for a cleaner, safer world.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Benefits from Day One

Tuition Support

Pension Plan

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, especially in waste management.
• Strong knowledge of engineering codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support during decommissioning field work.
• Review drawings and documentation during all project phases.
• Oversee contractor activities and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Engineering Codes and Standards

Radiation Protection Principles

Technical Writing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

Would you like to make a difference in the environment by contributing to the decommissioning of the Gentilly-1 Waste Facility? Do you have experience supporting project leaders with tasks such as statement of work preparation, reviewing drawings, and overseeing work control packages? Can you see yourself providing technical expertise and oversight to staff and contractors during decommissioning field activities at Gentilly-1? If you answered yes, this could be the job for you! Apply today!

What Will You Be Doing!

• Providing technical support during the design, work package preparation, and decommissioning field work required to decommission the Douglas Point Waste Facility.
• Performing timely reviews of submitted drawings and documentation during all phases of the project.
• Performing engineering surveillance of contractor activities, both at Douglas Point and contractor facilities.
• Providing CNL and HQ sponsoring of contractor personnel accessing the site.
• Performing oversight of contractors and ensuring the safe execution of field work activities.
• Responding to queries relating to logistics, CNL compliance programs, and CNL procedures.
• Providing technical assistance to the Project Manager and other project team members.
• Preparing, reviewing, and issuing, as appropriate, technical notes, reports, memos, plans, or other documents.
• Assisting in developing project schedules, budgets, and work packages.
• Interfacing with stakeholders and participants to ensure technical work is coordinated to meet requirements.
• Ensuring deliverables meet requirements and are completed on time and within budget.
• Traveling as required to external supplier facilities for meetings, surveillance, or other activities.
• Being available for work during off hours as required to meet project requirements.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For!

• Education: Bachelor’s (Honours) Degree in Engineering from a recognized university. Membership in an engineering professional organization is an asset.
• Experience: Five or more years’ experience in the nuclear industry, ideally in waste management, decommissioning, or processing systems. Experience working with engineering and construction contractors.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of engineering codes and standards, radiation protection principles, CNL’s compliance and project management processes, ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure, strong technical writing skills, computer literacy, ability to work independently, disciplined, organized, willing to travel and work overtime, security clearance eligibility.

Why CNL?

Join us to work across Canada advancing nuclear science and technology for a cleaner, safer world. We offer a comprehensive rewards package including paid time off, benefits from day one, tuition support, and a pension. Our priorities include providing clean energy, restoring and protecting the environment, and contributing to Canadian health.

Location

The Gentilly-1 Prototype Reactor is located in Bécancour, Quebec, near Montreal. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion and are committed to an accessible workplace for all employees.

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