Series Lead - Fuel Channel

Series Lead - Fuel Channel

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.

The Shoreline Power Group is a Joint Venture of Aecon, AECOM and AtkinsRéalis .  Shoreline Power Group will be completing the Fuel Channel and Feeder Replacement (FCFR) project.  The joint venture has been awarded a contract by Bruce Power to execute the Unit3 FCFR at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in Kincardine, Ontario.

This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064, the project is the centrepiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program to replace the main components of the reactor. Unit 6 is the second of six reactors being replaced by Bruce Power through the MCR program.

The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders for Unit 3, as well as construction management and trade labour. Work is scheduled to commence in September 2023, with expected completion in the third quarter of 2025.

Under the general direction of the Area Manager, the Series Lead will assist in the planning, documentation preparation, coordination and scheduling of activities within their assigned series of work.   The Series Lead represents the primary interface across all project functions for their assigned series. 

Location – Kincardine, ON

Your role within the team:

• Responsible for development and management of detailed plans to implement select series’ of work within the FCFR, including development of detailed schedule, materials planning, logistic planning, and development of all documentation (procedures, work packages etc) required to implement the work.
• Coordinate with all required project (internal and external) resources to develop execution planning deliverables, including: construction supervision, technical staff, engineering, quality control, safety, human performance, sub-contractors, client stakeholders, etc. 
• Responsible for providing updates on key metrics related to assigned Series, including schedule, Quality, Safety, issues and risks. 
• Directly support the production training team in the development of training program, procedures, mock-up arrangements and training implementation approach.
• Directly support the implementation of training of work force alongside the training  team.
• Manage the “Series Readiness” process for assigned Series, including solicitation of acceptance from all appropriate stakeholders that readiness criteria have been achieved.
• Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public.
• Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality and human performance policies.
• Implement Joint Venture and Client policies and project procedures as required.
• Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Oversee and directly support work during execution phase, including monitoring for performance, provision of guidance to the field team, reporting to line management, leading problem solving efforts and development of adverse condition recovery plans.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget.
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines.
• Coordinate across all functions of the project as required to achieve Series goals.
• Directly supervise team members within the Series Team.

Fiscal responsibility:

• Operation within a budget assigned by the Area Manager, including regular review of cost performance with Project Controls and Project Management team.
• Fiscal responsibility as required by the Joint Venture agreement.

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:

• Education to include undergraduate degree in Engineering or technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 5-10 years experience in project execution.
• 2-5 years Project Management related experience.
• Experience with coordinating/managing Engineer-Procure-Construct (EPC) work.
• Ability to successfully coordinate a construction project.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements.
• Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
• High proficiency in standard computer programs.
• Experience in preparation and delivery of project reports in writing and verbally, including presentation to various stakeholders.

Physical demands:

• Various work locations in both field and office.
• Work inside the Nuclear facility, including within Zoned areas and Containment as necessary to plan and oversee the work,.
• Travel as necessary.

Other qualifications:

• Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

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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