Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Job title:
Operations Specialist
Company
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
Job description
Waste Management Operations (WMO) is responsible for the safe management of various Radiological and Non‑Radiological waste streams for CNL. WMO’s execute surveillance of legacy Waste Management Areas, receive waste from on and off-site generators, retrieve and repackage High to Intermediate Level Waste items, sort waste packages into Near Surface Disposal Facility acceptable waste streams, and provide support to projects across CNL. Waste streams can vary from High, Intermediate and Low Level, Mixed and Hazardous Waste.
The Clearable Waste Program (CWP) is a vital part of WMO’s, consisting of the Waste Analysis Facility (WAF), Twin Lakes and the Inactive Land Fill. The primary role of the CWP is to receive and monitor likely clean waste from CNL site to qualify it, to the extent possible and with a high level of confidence for the designation of “clear for release”. Twin Lakes aggregate laydown area receives spoils from various construction/projects and maintenance activities with the intent to repurpose/re-use on CNL site. Also included in the WMO’s umbrella is the Inactive Land Fill mainly used for staging of waste not suitable for any of the current waste streams.
The WM Operations Specialist will be required to perform key roles to fulfill operational, surveillance, construction, and commissioning responsibilities. Roles and responsibilities may include the following:
· Develop knowledge and experience as a subject matter expert in their area(s) of responsibility;
· Technical lead on structures, systems and components including upgrades and modifications as well as knowledge of operational and maintenance control documents;
· Improve on existing processes and support new initiatives and provide oversight to field execution;
· Assist with the development and review of various reports and ensure Work Control documentation/Clearances/Criticality Safety Documents are in place in support of operational initiatives;
· Ensure rigorous oversight and high safety standards for field work execution;
· Act as a single point of contact between operations and construction projects; and
Act as a valuable team member to the WMO team through detailed work planning and frequent field oversight.
What you will be doing!
· Be the technical/operational lead in the development of new WMO initiatives, oversight to established operations and continually seek ways to improve the way WMO operates in an effort to become more effectives in meeting customer demand and company/regulatory requirements.
· Author, revise and review operational documents (e.g., Work Plans, Operating Procedures, Instruction to Operate, Training Plans).
· Author, revise and review project documentation (e.g., Technical Scopes of Work, Client Requirement Documents, and Statements of Work).
· The WMA Operations Specialist works closely with the FA, FM, WMA Nuclear Criticality Control Officer (NCCO) and Waste Services Operations staff to ensure that Facility safety is monitored regularly and continuously improved upon.
· Ensure facility assets are maintained to ensure safe an effective operational capabilities are on-going.
· Train and mentor operations staff to ensure branch commitments are achieved on schedule and budget or better.
· Support the activities of WMA’s including fuel transfers, technical support, facility improvements, new builds, system health monitoring, aging management, maintenance and process systems support.
What we are looking for:
Education:
Bachelor (Honours) or Masters in Engineering or Science from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
Experience:
· Experience in nuclear operations, specifically in the areas of criticality control, radiation protection and environmental protection.
· Experience in industrial operations, specifically hoisting and heavy equipment activities.
Abilities and Skills:
· Ability/desire to perform field activities in all environmental conditions.
· Strong communications skills to persuade, influence and educate various audiences including operations staff of various backgrounds, clients, supply chain vendors, peers/colleagues and management).
· The Operations Specialist is a subject matter expert to branch operations and activities to ensuring we deliver the scopes of work we are contracted to do by our clients. He/she will need to utilize strong operations/technical skills with a balanced appreciation of our business demands to play a key role on the WMO Team to deliver success.
Job/Industry Specific Knowledge:
· A person who is action oriented with a demonstrated ability to be innovative while adhering to safety, regulatory requirements and client demands.
· A strong working knowledge of CNL operations, processing and procedures.
Security clearance eligibility required: Level 2 Secret which has a minimum requirement of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security”.
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 pace setters, 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
· and a pension!
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 Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named as the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.
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.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of 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 in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.
The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.
Expected salary
Location
Chalk River, ON
Job date
Thu, 16 Nov 2023 02:38:12 GMT
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