OPEN: Senior Technical Engineer

Cpus Engineering Staffing Solutions Inc.; Brock; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions provider is seeking a Senior Technical Engineer in Brock, Ontario. The role involves providing technical expertise to resolve design and technical problems, analyzing non-standard technical issues, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in nuclear safety analysis and proficiency in thermohydraulic analysis. This position supports the Pickering refurbishment project and involves hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• More than 15 years’ experience in nuclear safety analysis in OPG, Bruce Power or similar nuclear stations.
• More than 10 years’ experience in heat sink analysis, preferably with experience in Pickering Nuclear Power Station.
• Proficiency in thermohydraulic analysis with more than ten years of experience.
• University Degree or above.
• P. E. O. license holder or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Analyze non-standard technical problems requiring expertise.
• Provide technical verification for specialty areas.
• Assist station staff in resolving technical problems.
• Develop approved technical programs to improve performance.
• Update technical specifications and standards.
• Identify potential performance issues and recommend alternatives.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal and external issues.
• Provide advice to station engineering staff.
• Recommend technical programs for long-term performance improvement.

Job description

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position: Senior Technical Engineer

Resume Due Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (5:00PM EST)

Job ID: 24-113

Number of Vacancies: 1

Level: Senior

Duration: 12 months

Hours of work: 35

Location: 889 Brock Road, Pickering (hybrid, 2 days remote)

Job Overview:

Provide specialist expertise in a specific technical area (e.g., computer modeling, thermalhydraulic, Heat Sink etc.) required to sustain performance of assets and resolve non-standard design and technical problems related to processes, equipment or systems. Integrate testing and supplying services provided by external firms in support of developments and programs. Accountable for the provision of accurate, timely and effective technical assessments and recommendations for determining operating and maintenance strategies and work programs. Support Pickering refurb project in safety analysis and support Pickering operation in heat sink strategy in the remaining operating years. Work with junior engineers to mentor them to be mature and to be independent in heat sink.

JOB DUTIES

• Analyze non-standard station technical problems, or problems requiring a level of expertise which stations do not possess. Provide advice, assess proposed solutions and/or identify potential solutions.
• As assigned, provide technical verification of work carried out in the Department and related to the specialty areas, to supplement normal peer verification.
• Assist station staff by contributing to the resolution of design and technical problems and implementation of approved solutions. Attempt to influence engineering staff towards accepting optimum approaches.
• Develop, with appropriate direction from Manager or Technical Advisor, approved technical programs which maintain/improve the performance of major processes, equipment or systems, e.g. standards, methods, procedures. As assigned, provide direction and oversee specific phases of project design or technical elements of projects.
• Develop/update technical specifications and standards for equipment, systems and processes. Act as subject matter expert for assigned elements of programs.
• Keep informed regarding station performance of specified equipment/systems/processes. Identify potential performance issues and recommend alternatives to deal with them.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of internal and external issues and solutions. Actively work towards improving and advancing engineering design methodologies and technology. Attend, and represent Department, as directed, on various technical committees.
• Provide advice to station engineering staff to allow them to troubleshoot problems and/or better understand, sustain and improve performance of equipment/systems/processes.
• Recommend Nuclear technical programs, reflecting internal and external operating experience and industry technology trends, which maintain/improve the long-term performance of major processes, equipment or systems in the stations.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have the following technical qualifications:

• more than 15 years’ experience in nuclear safety analysis in OPG, Bruce Power or similar nuclear stations.
• more than 10 years’ experience in heat sink analysis, preferable with station experience in or familiar with Pickering Nuclear Power Station.
• proficiency in thermohydraulic analysis with more than ten years experiences.
• University Degree or above.
• P. E. O. license holder or eligible

Our client is dedicated to promoting employment equity and encourages applications from equity-seeking communities including but not limited to: Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, and women. Our client aims to build a diverse team that reflects the communities it serves, enhancing its ability to meet their needs. We are committed to an inclusive and accessible work environment and invites all qualified individuals to apply, offering accommodations during the application, interview and onboarding process as needed. This effort supports our client’s long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.