Decommissioning Technologist
November 21 2024
Industries
Energy
Categories Trades, Manual, Operator, Machinist,
Chalk River, ON • Full time
Would you like to make a difference in the Environment? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! We are looking for a Decommissioning Technologist to support decommissioning activities at CRL and/or NPD. In particular the Decommissioning Technologist will ensure that their actions and reviews address health, safety, security, and environmental requirements of CNL. Storage-with-surveillance requires that routine monitoring, testing, and inspections are performed to schedule to meet or exceed compliance requirements. Decommissioning projects encompass planning, managing and completing large and complex decommissioning projects to the full satisfaction of project Clients and Stakeholders (NRCan, CNSC).
What will you be doing !
- Supporting design, walk-downs, construction, commissioning, decommissioning and demolition as required.
- Proposing ingenious, practical and economical solutions to decommissioning challenges;
- Researching state of the art equipment and technologies to support decommissioning activities
- Evaluating new and existing technologies and providing advice to meet project objectives;
- Preparing justification documents for the purchase of capital equipment;
- Preparing documents (training, operating instructions, maintenance procedures, decommissioning work plans);
- Managing the inventory of assets;
- Ability to operate complex or unique field equipment;
- Leading and/or monitoring performance of others;
- Monitoring and evaluating the performance of specialty equipment and processes to support decommissioning, prepare quality records of observations/analysis, and recommend upgrades/improvements as the technical expert.
- Providing input for the development of the annual and strategic plans/budgets for the procurement of capital and non-capital equipment;
- Reviewing and providing input to project schedules, project tasks, etc.
- Working within a team environment to safely achieve the business commitments.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
What we are looking for :
- Education
- Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology or equivalent formal education/training. OR
- Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent in experience
- Experience
- More than three (3) years pertinent experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education, and/or training.
- Experience working in the field to undertake independent highly specialized technical work of a complex and unique nature.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to interpret project needs and propose innovative and cost effective approaches to satisfy the needs.
- NRU building system knowledge is considered an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficient with the MS Office suite.
- Knowledge and application of radiation protection principles, measurements and contamination control. A minimum of Group 3 certification is required.
- A good knowledge of CNL's policies, procedures, practices and organization, including project management, engineering, quality assurance, procurement, waste management, etc.
- Effective at leading, team building and communicating to organize and direct a working group would be considered an asset.
- To be responsible for the safe and proper operation and use of equipment.
- Capable of interpreting complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
- Knowledgeable of CNL's compliance program requirements and experience in preparing/providing supporting documentation to demonstrate compliance.
- Ability to work effectively independently or in a team to meet schedule deadlines.
- Review and comment on documents related to the CRL Facility Decommissioning program.
- Work with trades, project staff, radiation protection, operations and other support groups to resolve problems and issues related to the CRL Facility Decommissioning program.
- Be capable of working through problems and design issues during decommissioning activities.
- Work closely with the CRL Facility Decommissioning Supervisor, Health Physicist and Project Managers along with the CRL Facility Decommissioning Manager to satisfy various requirements and develop the best solutions.
- The ability to Make recommendations for improvements to the CRL Decommissioning Facility Manager would be considered an asset
- Perform field observations, analyze data and make recommendations.
- The Ability to Set priorities and assign work accordingly would be considered an asset.
- The Ability to Make timely decisions to maintain or improve productivity would be considered an asset.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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."
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
- and a pension!
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
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 unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!
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. Read here 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 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 regarding 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.
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