Operations Specialist

Job title:

Operations Specialist

Company

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Job description

Our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) location is looking for an Operations Specialist to fulfill operational, surveillance, and project responsibilities. Can you see yourself providing technical advice and oversight, supporting new initiatives, and assisting with the development and review of various reports? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!What will you be doing!

• Providing oversight of field changes during the project portfolio’s implementation activities.
• Preparing detailed work packages, technical documents, work scopes, procedures, estimates, and schedules supporting Maintenance and Operations.
• Providing innovative solutions to problems and challenges following sound engineering methodology.
• Performing field walk-downs to verify the status of facilities against documented plans.
• Coordinating and monitoring services provided to the team by external suppliers.
• Participating or leading pre/post-job reviews.
• Interfacing with design participants, operations engineers, technical staff, and other subject matter experts (SME) and obtaining technical input, as required, to meet project and client requirements.
• Ensuring that deliverables meet the quality objectives of the project and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Identifying, assessing, and initiating changes to approved design, work scope, budgets, and schedules following applicable change control processes.
• Maintaining the Whiteshell Site Material Balance Area in support of the Nuclear Materials and Safeguards program.
• Authoring the Criticality and Nuclear Materials and Safeguards section for the Annual Compliance Monitoring Report.
• Conducting annual system reviews to support the development of work program requirements based on regulatory, safety, environment, production, and budget requirements.
• Reviewing and updating Operation Procedures to meet the requirements of the Managed system.
• Participating in work identification, planning, parts procurement, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work, including projects.
• Supporting the Engineering Change Control Operating Representative and SME role when required.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applied science from a university of recognized standing or significant related experience in a field of specialization pertinent to the position.
• Experience

• Experience in a nuclear operational or remediation environment.
• Experience with operational function and maintenance requirements of industrial equipment equipment, remote tooling, and ventilation systems.
• Experience in Project Management and Engineering Change Control.
• Experience in working with contractors.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong decision-making process based on documented reasoning.
• Able to work under pressure with conflicting priorities.
• Possesses high-quality technical writing skills.
• Must be able to gather, analyze, and assemble various technical information.
• Able to interpret complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
• Possesses proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills are required to interact with team members, internal suppliers, operations representatives, external contractors, project stakeholders, and CNL management.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Results-driven and able to interpret project needs and implement solutions.
• Knowledge of systems, structures and components associated with nuclear facilities.
• Awareness of the National Building Code, National Fire Code, and company program manuals and how they apply to decommissioning.
• Knowledge of working in a highly regulated environment.
• Knowledge of managed systems and associated policies, programs, and procedures.
• Familiar with the specific safety regulations, guidelines, standards, and codes relevant to decommissioning.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply radiation protection principles, measurements, and contamination controls.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) 2.13.1 Safeguards & Nuclear Material Accounting and CNSC Criticality Safety.
• Knowledge and the ability to use the Integrated Nuclear Materials Accounting system (INMAS) to receive, move and ship fissionable material at the WL site.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required

• Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day – starting at 6 am.
• Office environment where regular concentration at a computer screen is required.
• Site visits will be required during all stages of the project.
• The use of all applicable safety equipment and absolute adherence to safe work policies/ practices, radiation protection policies/ practices, and any other CNL safety requirements as mandated by the organization will be required.

Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We’re reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.

Location:CNL ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors.CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read for more on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.CNL respectfully recognizes and acknowledges that the Whiteshell Site is located within the traditional territory of many Indigenous Nations, including those within Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and the homeland of the Red River Métis. CNL is thankful to have the opportunity to work on these traditionally and culturally significant lands and waterways.

Expected salary

Location

Whiteshell, MB

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 07:57:07 GMT

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