Human Factors Designer/ Engineer

Human Factors Designer/ Engineer

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

As a new member of the NSP Control Centre engineering department, you will involve with a variety of exciting projects supporting the design and modifications for Candu and other nuclear power plants. This role will require carrying out various duties involved with conceptual, preliminary and detailed engineering for Human Factors engineering.

This position is for a professional who is self-motivated and willing to continue to further develop his/her career with experience in nuclear field.

A Human Factors Engineer/ Designer (HFE) is required to provide specialized human factors and cognitive science analysis, design and evaluation services to projects involving new designs and/or enhancements to CANDU plants and to support design required for new BWR/PWR Nuclear Power Plants.

Duties will be carried out independently or under the direction/guidance of a Senior HF Engineer /Technical Lead.

This role will be based in Mississauga, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Perform engineering work following SNC-Lavalin/Candu Energy procedures and QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide support to plant facility system design engineers to integrate human factors into design modifications or new projects.
• Identify the need, and preparation of the human factors engineering program plans, summary report, V&V plan, and design guides and procedures.
• Perform and document human factors analyses e.g., function and task analyses.
• Development of computerized displays and conventional panel human-system interfaces e.g., meters and control devices.
• Participate in human factors verification and validation activities.
• Participate in discussions with facility design engineers, CANDU utility staff.
• Perform control centre design activities such as prepare Design Guides, prepare specifications for Human System Interface (HSI), preparation of detailed drawings (e.g. nameplate details) for control panels, work with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures and standard design, etc…
• Support technical reviews (around Human Factors) for project documentation to ensure Human factors scope is adequately addressed.
• Prepare estimate of work and monitors schedules to meet completion dates for scopes of work.
• Co-ordinate HF work scope for minor project scope including definition of work scope, communicating client requirements.
• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• Relevant Honours degree from a university of recognized standing in engineering, psychology or computer science, specializing in human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of Behavioral data, workspace/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent.
• 5-7 years’ experience in the application of human factors to engineering design and development processes in process control or related industries, experience in the nuclear industry is preferred; and a Master’s degree in Human Factors would be desirable.
• Demonstrate excellent technical skills and problem-solving capabilities and be able to seek practical solutions to human factors problems in design and operation (e.g., procedures).
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).
• Preference for eligibility to be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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