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Nuclear Design Team Lead - Mechanical

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is looking to hire a MechanicalDesign Team Lead. This position requires experienced individuals who are self-starter and are capable of working independently. The individuals will work in a fast-paced team environment performing engineering services for Nuclear Power Plants within a matrix organization. For this specific role, the candidate shall have familiarity and experience with OPG/BP practices, standards and procedures and the work be performed following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

Your role

  • Primary interface with OPG/BP Design Team Lead (DTL).
  • Demonstrate strong nuclear safety culture using event free tools and technical conscience principles.
  • Look for and evaluate OPEX, and share lessons learned with design team for continuous improvement.
  • Drive adherence of multi-discipline design team to the applicable Engineering Change Control (ECC) process.
  • Ensure the consistency and quality of engineering design packages across all design team disciplines.
  • Act as a Single Point Of Contact (SPOC) for implementation of interface requirements within the design.
  • Coordinate/conduct COMS, DCAVR and other meetings with stakeholders (examples: Procurement Engineering), as required.
  • Review related Asset Suite Design panels and ensure engineering updates are correct and meet the requirements of client governance.
  • Participate in preparation of design plans and methodologies.
  • Apply SLN QA procedures consistently.
  • Participate in technical reviews of design packages.
  • Deliver all technical engineering deliverables/tasks within specified timelines and budgets.
  • Oversee vendor delivery to ensure quality product meeting technical requirements.
  • Interface with multi-discipline / cross-functional project teams.
  • Participate in Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test, Commissioning and Availability For Service meetings, as required.
  • Provide on-site implementation support and ensure field changes are addressed and approved as per applicable procedures.
  • Report to and work closely with the Project Engineering Manager to deliver projects on schedule, within budget and in accordance AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Nuclear Engineering

Location

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-147200

Salary range

-

About you

Required qualifications:

  • Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited University, with a minimum of 10 years experience in Nuclear Power Plants.
  • Registered Professional Engineer with Professional Engineers Ontario, member in good standing.
  • Working knowledge of the CANDU design and plant system design.
  • Detailed understanding of OPG/BP ECC process and governance procedures.
  • Working knowledge of client Asset Suite/Maximo with active access rights.
  • Shall have excellent communication and technical writing skills and good ability to interact and communicate (both verbal and in writing) professionally with colleagues, clients and contractors.
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Experience working in all phases of a project including the conceptual design phase, preliminary engineering, detailed design, construction/installation, commissioning, and closeout.

Additional, preferred qualifications:

  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong customer focus.
  • Working knowledge of pressure boundary licensing requirements, and interface with TSSA/ CNSC.
  • Adaptable to change and thrives in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
  • Already is or is willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).
  • OPG Design Engineer (DE) Qualification QID#33685.
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.

Reward & 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.

Be rewarded. Find out more.

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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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Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

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