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Controls and Software Technologist

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Overview

As a new member of the Pickering tooling team, you will be involved with a variety of exciting refurbishment tools, supporting the design and modifications for the tooling systems. We are seeking an extremely self-motivated Controls and Software Technologist who is eager to advance their career in the nuclear industry. The successful candidate will perform engineering work in compliance with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong collaboration with colleagues and clients to execute assigned engineering tasks with precision and quality.

Your role

  • Responsible for timely execution of the assigned scope in the assigned software project capacities.

  • Performing the suitability assessment (and qualifications where needed) of system hardware and pre‑developed software components.

  • Responsible for designing, installing and testing of an assigned product test environment.

  • Responsible for site support and software maintenance services.

  • Implementing and maintaining the development environment (hardware and software) required to support project activities, including tool installation, backup and disaster recovery.

  • Implementing and maintaining key project support systems (i.e., configuration management, document management and change control systems) for the tooling department.

  • Supporting the selection and qualification of Control Systems hardware by the tooling group.

  • Assist on preparing validation tests and/or reviewing the results of the validation testing.

  • Responsible for change control - Using configuration management system provided by his/her department to maintain software files, releases and documentation. Preparing and maintaining work plans for the control software change activities.

  • Responsible for OPEX Review - Assembling OPEX and assessing what changes should be incorporated in the future designs of Tooling and Equipment.

  • Responsible for upholding the technical quality of the assigned scope.

  • Responsible for reporting and suggesting resolutions to any potential impacts to technical quality identified by the various tool manufactures and vendors.

  • Responsible for the assigned software project planning and scheduling activities.

  • Prepare and deliver presentations related to software development and maintenance to clients, as required.

  • Ensure all work activities are performed safely, in collaboration with the Project Safety Manager.

  • Identify potential work scopes and opportunities for growth.

Nuclear Operations, Maintenance & Building Services

Location

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-164808

Salary range

-

About you

  • Post-secondary technical degree and/or equivalent work experience.

  • Engineering drawings interpretation.

  • Siemens PLC programming experience – Step 7, S7-SCL, S7-GRAPH, S7-Starter, SIMATIC NET, WinCC Flexbile and S7 Distributed Safety.

  • Siemens SCADA programming experience – WinCC Classic.

  • Siemens PROFIBUS and PROFITNET.

  • PELCO experience (Endura Certified System Technician an asset).

  • Nuclear Quality Assurance program knowledge.

  • Engineering Change Control program knowledge.

  • Computer proficiency – Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook.

  • Shift work (days/afternoons/nights).

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

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