Decommissioning Specialist – Onsite – Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

Title of the Job: Decommissioning Specialist – Onsite

Location: Chalk River, ON

Job Description: JOB SUMMARYThe Decommissioning Field Specialist reports to the Project Manager, and has responsibilities for planning and delivery of work packages in the Facilities Decommissioning portfolio. Facilities Decommissioning projects encompass planning, managing and completing large and complex decommissioning projects to the full satisfaction of Project Clients.The Decommissioning Field Specialist ensures that field activities are planned and implemented in accordance with CNL policies and procedures, and project management processes, to meet Customer requirements.DUTIESFunctions and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide oversight of changes in the field during the implementation activities in the decommissioning portfolio;
• Prepare detailed decommissioning work packages, technical documents, work scopes, procedures, estimates and schedules in support of decommissioning projects;
• Provide innovative solutions to decommissioning and waste management challenges;
• Perform field walk downs to verify status of facilities against documented plans;
• Coordinate and monitor services provided to Decommissioning by external suppliers;
• Participate or lead Pre/Post Job reviews;
• Interface with design participants, operations engineers, technical staff and nuclear operators and obtain technical input, as required, to meet Project and Client requirements;
• Ensure that deliverables meet the quality objectives of the project and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget;
• Identify, assess and initiate changed to approved designs, work scope, budgets and schedules following applicable change control processes; and
• Travel to external suppliers, as required, to effectively execute the implementation phases of the project.

QUALIFICATIONSEducation

• Honours Bachelor degree in engineering or applied science from a university of recognized standing and Member of a provincial professional engineering association with a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Experience

• Experience with decommissioning a nuclear facility is an asset.
• Eligible for Membership in Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
• Experienced in dealing with engineering contractors.
• Experience in a nuclear operational or decommissioning environment.

Abilities and Skills

• Ability to think logically through complex problems.
• Ability to work under pressure, conflicting priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Good writing skills – must be able to gather, analyze and assemble a variety of technical information.
• Capable of interpreting complex drawings and specifications in either paper or electronic format.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Outlook), and CNL’s formal document template and approved forms.

Job/Industry Specific Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the National Building Code and National Fire Code and other relevant codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Familiarity with the specific safety regulations, guidelines, standards and codes relevant to the decommissioning process.
• Knowledge and application of radiation protections principles, measurements and contamination control.
• Knowledge of CNL’s practices, procedures and organization.

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:
o paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
o benefits effective day one, that’s right no waiting period;
o tuition support
o and a pension!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 need 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.This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. 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!About CNL:
CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. Using our unique expertise, we are restoring and protecting the Environment, we are advancing clean energy technology, and our medical breakthroughs continue to improve the health of people around the world.Our Priorities:

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

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.

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