Engineering Lead, Target Delivery System

1 month ago


Peterborough Ontario KJ, Renfrew region, Canada BWX Technologies, Inc. Full time
Engineering Lead, Target Delivery System

At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU nuclear power industry.

We are looking for an Engineering Lead, Target Delivery System for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems. Today, BWXT’s equipment is being used in most of the nuclear power plants in Canada and is critical to delivering carbon free energy production and lifesaving medical isotopes.

JOB SUMMARY

The Target Delivery System Engineering Lead position provides technical leadership for the multidisciplinary engineering team supporting the Target Delivery System (TDS) maintenance and operations at Darlington NPGS. The team is accountable for the safe and reliable operation of the TDS and will include design, development, operational support, reliability enhancements, preventative/predictive maintenance planning, outage support, and field and installation activities. The engineering team will be accountable to the overall system health and will be comprised of Responsible System Engineers (RSE’s) including mechanical, electrical, systems, and software functions. The Engineering Lead acts as the single point of contact for technical items with the customer interface. The Target Delivery System is a first-of-a-kind nuclear piping system that incorporates automation and process controls to irradiate Molybdenum targets in an operating reactor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leadership of a multifunctional engineering team to maintain the operational requirements of TDS. Scope of work to be managed includes providing daily support to operations, conducting required design changes and executing maintenance (planned/unplanned).
  • Facilitate proper plans and schedules (level 3) with individual contributors, and ownership of the cost/schedule commitments of your team.
  • Create and enforce the use of Task Definition Forms (TDFs) for work assignments.
  • Actively participate with the TDS Manager in resource planning, recruitment, interviewing and onboarding.
  • Contribute directly to the support of the system. Knowledge of the design and design change process is required.
  • Respond to production concerns, leading the cross-functional team through effective problem solving, troubleshooting and decision making.
  • Interface with key partner resources: Laurentis Energy Partners, OPG operations, BWXT Medical operations, and BWXT Field Services.
  • Provide support for parts and kits supply, and for the execution of regular maintenance. Portions of this maintenance may take place during a reactor outage and diligent planning in accordance with utility governance is required.
  • Provide immediate response to unplanned maintenance. Due to the sensitivity of the supply timing 24/7 support is required in response to issues that affect planned production.
  • Participate in, and lead, internal and external meetings, such as design reviews, preparing and presenting technical data.
  • Provide technical direction/decisions and oversight of design activities including, technical review and verification of documentation and/or drawings, as applicable.
  • Maintain detailed knowledge of the nuclear codes and standards applicable to the Canadian Nuclear environment.
  • Leading by example, assure compliance and adherence to processes (including internal Business Management System), industry codes and standards, quality systems, policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.
  • Travel (approximately 30%) will be required. The core support team is stationed in Peterborough, Ontario. The TDS is operated in Clarington, Ontario. The isotopes are processed in Kanata, Ontario.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Nuclear, Software Engineering or related technical field.
  • Holds or is in the process of obtaining a valid PEO license.
  • Experience with the Target Delivery System design, fabrication and assembly or operation is considered an asset.
  • Typically requires 5 to 10 years’ experience in design or manufacturing engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Mining, Oil and Gas, or other highly regulated and process-based design.
  • Typically requires 3 years’ experience in design or manufacturing environment, with proven success in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrable experience with project schedules, working within budgets, financial metrics and other project management methodologies.
  • Exposure to a broad range of interdisciplinary departments: mechanical, systems, I&C, software design and manufacturing considered an asset.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Experience with 3D CAD software (preference for Inventor/Solidworks);
  • Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry, strong preference for on-site experience at a nuclear operating plant. Valid security clearance, orange badge, Vendor MTL and Vendor DTL qualifications all considered assets;
  • Familiarity with CSA Nuclear Codes and Standards;
  • Familiarity with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and Standards;
  • Familiarity with risk-based modification process including general understanding of Engineering Change Control concepts in the nuclear industry.
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