Nuclear Safety Engineer (Contract)

Status: Contract (Up to 12 Months)

Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment

Education Level: Bachelor’s in Engineering

Base Location: Oshawa, Ontario

Temporary Location: Pickering, Ontario

Number of Positions: Multiple

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: Yes - 10%

Deadline to Apply: Dec 20,2024

Salary Range: $1,651.02 - $2,832.86 Per Week

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow. 

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Nuclear Safety Engineer. 

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering, this position is responsible for coordinating and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders to understand schedules, finances and performance for the assigned projects. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES  

• Perform safety analysis, including participation in multi-disciplinary projects and responsible for deciphering and managing the link between the design basis, safety analysis and operation of the station.
• Working with a multi-disciplined team of engineering and technical specialists to support the operation of the various mechanical and electrical systems;
• Developing and executing projects in compliance with the industry's demanding set of regulations and standards;
• Maintaining written documented processes and procedures to reflect improved operating methods and additions to all supported systems
• Co-ordinate the clarification of specification requirements, and arrange for necessary changes and/or co-ordinate technical work as required in a number of major work areas;
• Maintain and/or update operating and other specified department/divisional procedures
• Provide technical evaluations and advice, solve problems and coordinate technical work as required, in a number of major work areas, in support of the commissioning, operation and maintenance of the facilities.
• Reactor Fuelling analysis and Reactor Physics assessments to support operations of the reactors.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Science or Engineering.
• Advanced education (Master’s or Ph.D.) are considered as an asset.  
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience, preferably in a nuclear setting.
• Experience in managing regulatory and licensing issues within nuclear safety context.
• Knowledge and experience in Safe Operating Envelope (SOE), Thermal Hydraulic Analysis, Safety Report preparation, Heat Sinks Assessments, Operational Safety Reports (OSRs), Probabilistic Safety Analysis (PSA), unavailability models and understanding of Components & Systems importance to safety is an asset  for this position.
• Knowledge to use CAFTA, FTREX, GOTHIC, Phoenix would be considered an asset.
• Strong in understanding, executing and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements.
• Knowledge of Reactor Physics concepts.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct. 

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please contact AODA@opg.com

This position is moving to OPG Corporate Headquarters: In Summer 2025, OPG will officially welcome employees to our new Corporate Headquarters located at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa, Ontario.  This position will be temporarily based in Pickering, ON until the move to Headquarters in the Summer of 2025.

What makes a career at OPG different? 

With operations across Ontario and the United States, OPG is one of the most diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario, we meet approximately 50% of the province’s electricity needs, largely from low-carbon sources like nuclear and hydro.  

As we work to achieve our vision of Electrifying life in one generation, OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history. 

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/.  OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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The base salary range considers many factors including, but not limited to experience, education, and training, including any collective agreement requirements for union represented positions. It is not typical for the salary to be offered near the top of the range, and salary is dependent on numerous factors. For management roles, the base salary range does not represent the total compensation package. The total compensation package for regular full-time management roles includes pay-for-performance programs for annual and medium time periods. Maintaining a high-performance culture and excellence is a core expectation of every member of our leadership team and is rewarded through the established compensation framework.

OPG is committed to employment equity. As such, we encourage applicants from equity-seeking communities (Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and women). We strongly believe that alleviating the under-representation of equity-seeking individuals will create a stronger OPG team and allow us to better serve the needs of our diverse communities.

In order to fulfill the above-mentioned purpose, priority in hiring may be given to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of equity-seeking groups as identified in the application process. This initiative constitutes a special program under the Human Rights Code/Canadian Human Rights Act.