Project Manager - Physics Commissioning and Reactor Startup Services
Reactor and Radiation Physics Directorate
Vacancy #NSS-822
Nuclear Safety Solutions is a rapidly growing safety and engineering company that provides specialized services to the power generation, chemical, and process industries. Our strength lies in using our technical expertise to add value to our clients by providing cost effective solutions. We are a member of the AMEC-NCL family of companies and have clients both inside and outside of Canada. Our areas of expertise include engineering analysis, safety analysis and assessment, multi-disciplinary engineering support, operational safety support, risk management, front-end safety design, design engineering and project management.
This posting is suitable for individuals with a strong desire to take on the responsibility of providing technical and project management leadership in delivering on project(s) involving the startup and commissioning of reactor units. The initial focus will be on the Bruce 1 and 2 Restart Project physics support.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide project management, technical direction and field support on projects related to changes to the reactor core. This includes post-refurbishment activities such as initial fuel load, approach to critical, reactor physics commissioning, as well as other related commissioning activities. Provide field and project support to other activities related to reactor physics and core design such as post maintenance testing following cobalt adjuster change out and NOP detector replacement. Assist OPG and Bruce Power with trouble shooting activities related to reactivity management and core physics.
The initial focus on the project will be on the startup and commissioning of Bruce Units 1 and 2 following refurbishment. This project is multi-faceted. The project involves an extensive range of activities, including planning, procedure preparation, procurement of instrumentation, training, assembling and co-ordination of a team of specialists responsible for physics support during approach-to-critical and physics commissioning (Phase B and C), interfacing with the Bruce 1 and 2 restart licensing authority, operation, Bruce Power NSAS and site Fuel and Physics. Provide support to Bruce Power in interfacing with the CNSC and developing licensing strategy.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
The following skills and knowledge are desirable:
Ability to co-ordinate and work effectively with team members, including specialists in physics support, instrumentation and clients, including site operations and training staff
Demonstrated experience in participating and leading technical projects in reactor startup and/or physics commissioning to successful conclusions
Good understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation
Superior knowledge of reactor core behavior during reactor startup, including knowledge of instrumentation
Superior knowledge in site processes and procedures, in particular, approach to critical and physics commissioning procedures
Good understanding of regulatory requirements on CANDU power plant commissioning and low power operation
Well developed verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to prepare commissioning and operating procedures
Demonstrated ability to prepare training materials
Demonstrated ability in written communication to effectively organize and clearly present material
Excellent problem solving skills
Excellent project management skills
Demonstrated commitment to delivering results on time and budget, to required quality
Familiarity with relevant NSS business systems (e.g. RAPID, AGRESSO)
Ability to develop and monitor complex schedules involving many tasks and resources
Ability to identify, monitor and mitigate project risks
Good understanding of NSS Quality Assurance requirements
The knowledge and skills are considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of an advanced university degree in an appropriate field (or equivalent) and a period of typically 10 years or more of relevant experience.
The successful candidate is expected to bring a high level of energy to the project and have an established reputation for being able to work well with clients.
Instructions for Applying to NSS Opportunities:
Please submit your resume electronically to employment@nuclearsafetysolutions.com by June 15th, 2007. Please quote the file number of the position you are applying to.
NSS offers a competitive and comprehensive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.
NSS has a diverse workforce and is a company committed to providing equitable employment opportunities.