The CANDU Field Services group is responsible for conducting fuel channel inspections, feeder replacements, Retube tool development, steam generator inspection, SLAR inspection, and PT scrape sampling.

The successful candidate will participate in teams of highly skilled staff in the delivery of inspection services to various CANDU stations using AECL developed equipment and technology. These inspection services, lead by (or supported by) the successful candidate, will include one or more of the following: non-destructive fuel channel inspections including AECL Fuel Channel Inspection System (AFCIS), visual calandria vessel CT-LISS gap measurement inspections, and pressure tube material sampling. Most time is spent at CRL with brief off-site field assignments.

Duties:

• Assists or evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria using judgment in making minor adaptations and modifications.
• Provides technical guidance to Assistant Engineers or support employees assigned on a common project.
• Prepares or contributes to technical reports, project execution plans, inspection and test plans and resourced project schedules.
• Assists with project engineering, with responsibilities on technical or commercial endeavours of moderate scope.
• Interprets work assignment instructions, analyses design requirements, experimental plans, selects procedures, techniques and equipment, and may propose appropriate recommendations and/or alternatives.
• Participates in inspections at reactor sites in a supervisory capacity, which requires interfacing with clients during this work, responsibility for the quality work being performed and the safety of staff performing the work.
• May provide technical guidance to clients and other groups within AECL for assigned inspection services including equipment preparation, system operation, site execution and application of results.
• Assists in configuration control of equipment: reviewing and making changes to equipment, and providing guidance to upgrades or new inspection tooling.
• Assists in the development of technical specifications for new equipment, design documentation, operating procedures, test plans and results. In other occasions, develops new concepts or proposes substantial design modifications to meet functional requirements.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor graduation in engineering or honours science from a university of recognized standing and eligible for membership in a provincial engineering association, plus a minimum of 2 years practical working experience.

·         Experience at CANDU sites executing work activities in a radiation environment

·         Demonstrates through knowledge and understanding of procedures processes, equipment and techniques, both in theory and practice

·         Demonstrated work organization skills and have the ability to work well in an integrated team environment.

·         Must be capable of communicating technical and non-technical information within AECL and externally.

·         Must be comfortable interfacing with CANDU clients during work execution and other resource groups in AECL who support field Services.

·         Must understand technical issues and act timely to assist the team in resolve issues and reach a resolution.

·         Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable and to work under tight schedules in a fast paced environment.

·         Must be available outside normal working hours and willing to work shift work and travel to sites on short notice to respond to urgent service issues

·         Must be willing to work in a radiation environment and be designated a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) and be prepared to obtain Group 3 and offsite Group 2 training.

·         Possess initiative, drive, energy, resourcefulness and positive attitude.

·         Must be driven by customer needs, obsessed by Quality, Excellence, and Safety; take responsibility and accountability, engaging in open and honest communication.

·        Must be Committed to learning and teamwork and empowered to challenge and innovate.

Specific Areas of Recommended Knowledge and Experience:

• Good knowledge of standard design practices and quality assurance programs such as company QA programs, ISO 9000, or CAN/CSA Z299.
• Familiarity with material testing particularly ultrasonic and eddy-current non-destructive testing.
• Thorough understanding of CANDU reactor components, materials, and degradation mechanisms.
• Sound knowledge and experience in the implementation of procedures and work planning processes.
• Experience designing, testing or maintaining complex mechanical tooling.
• Excellent understanding of radiation protection (RP) standards.
• High awareness of the risks and protective measures to be taken when working with radiation and conventional hazards.

AECL has an Employment Equity Program and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal Peoples, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.