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PHT and Mod Dry Area Manager

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Nuclear' s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

PHT and Mod Dry Area Manager will be accountable to lead a team responsible for delivering a specific, project critical scope area for the Retube and Feeder Replacement project. For clarity, the single point accountability to deliver the assigned project scope safely, on time, on budget and with quality rests with the Area Manager.

Your role

  • Lead a matrixed team of Construction, Engineering, Training, Tooling, Quality, Procurement and CWP development to prepare for and execute a defined portion of the project scope.

  • Interface with client and all involved CanAtom stakeholders to lead a team that develops an implementation plan for the assigned scope.

  • Review and incorporate previous OPEX and lessons Learned associated with the assigned scope.

  • Lead the preparation for the work using the Canatom readiness process, to ensure that work is efficiently performed in support of the schedule. Issues are resolved, when necessary escalated and accountability for readiness is clearly driven to the matrixed support team. Assure that planning is focused on safe workface production with an end goal.

  • Work with construction to assure that detailed constructability reviews are performed and implemented, and that construction supervision is well versed in the details of the CWP.

  • Review and improve the working schedule and resource plan and assure schedule quality.

  • Coordinate material and tooling delivery and all logistics including prefabrication, interim storage, transport, workface handling and storage.

  • Review and improve all processes and procedures that support the assigned scope, with a mind for continuous improvement over the execution of the work.

  • Lead the field execution of the assigned scope, driving accountability for performance to each of the support organizations (engineering, construction, procurement, tooling, training, QC).

  • Establish and monitor metrics for measuring cost, schedule, quality and safety performance associated with the assigned scope, with the support of the Project Controls organization.

  • Review and improve training plan associated with the assigned task and develop any required Playbooks or other tools/aides to improve work efficiency and reduce human performance errors.

  • Review and improve any related subcontracts supporting the assigned task.

  • Oversee tracking and resolution of emergent issues affecting task planning and/or implementation.

  • Serve as focal point for Canatom and Client for items/issues related to the assigned task.

  • Develop, monitor and manage budgets allocated to the assigned task.

Nuclear Project & Programme Management

Location

Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Job Type

Full time

Ref

R-155742

Salary range

-

About you

  • Minimum of five years project management experience in a related role.

  • Nuclear Construction Industry experience is an asset, however drive and ownership attributes are requisite for the position.

  • Experience and skill at detailed work planning including scope definition, staffing, budget and schedule formation.

  • Experience with project management toolset including planning, staffing, scheduling, risk management, performance measurement, and cost controls.

  • Lean construction experience is an asset, especially that related to workface performance improvement (Gemba).

  • Demonstrated leadership of construction trades and professional project staff required.

  • Working knowledge of construction safety programs, hazard identification and mitigation.

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

  • Highly self-motivated team player with a participative management style and strong interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to identify planning and training gaps; generate effective solutions; and provide recommendations for improvement.

  • Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and timelines.

  • People oriented with an ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and clients.

  • An excellent written and verbal communicator with superior interpersonal and relationship management skills.

  • Commitment to working in a team environment.

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.

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Additional information

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