Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist – Feeders

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and AtkinsRealis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

The Feeders Technical Specialist, reporting directly to the Area Manager, will play a key role in providing leadership in supervising and advising construction projects by assisting in the project management and coordination of schedules, customer relations, engineering, and procurement. Risk analysis: project forecasting, liaising with EPC and subcontractors are daily occurrences in these positions. The Technical Specialist directs, coordinates and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering and construction requirements within the scope of a specified project.

Location – Kincardine, ON.

Your role within the team:

• Carries out detailed constructability reviews to develop the project schedule, manpower and procurement requirements.
• Develops and maintains the project schedule and budget for the engineering and construction segments of the project.
• Provides status report of project milestones and adjustment to schedules.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, CITPs, WIs, as built drawings, turnover documents, etc.
• Reviews company standards, customer contract requirements and related specifications to ensure project compliance.
• Coordinates activities relating to scheduling and resolving construction issues through the use of problem solving techniques, Creates FDRs and provides advice for possible field solutions.
• Evaluates and recommends design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.
• Forecast and tracks change orders and scope changes.
• Assists and monitors safety programs and statistics as required.
• Writes and reviews purchase specifications and subcontract documents.
• Coordinates all site procurement activities including validation of material specifications, preparation of purchase requisitions, materials material tracking and ensuring traceability of materials when installed in the field.
• Active involvement in quality assurance with regards to understating and implementing policies and procedures.
• Provides estimating and project management back-up as required.
• Performs such other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor/manager.
• Develop and write reports, business correspondence.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Junior Project Coordinator (Co-op Students).

Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

The ideal candidate:

• University Degree or College Diploma or related experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Feeders Installation / Fabrication.
• Advanced Skills using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Project forecasting, budgeting and tracking.
• Fiscal responsibility as required by the JV agreement.
• Other Aecon Group Employees.
• Joint Venture and Project partners.
• Clients and Customers.
• Venders and Subcontractors.
• Various licensing agencies and regulatory authorities.
• Various work locations in both field and office.
• Travel as necessary.
• Radiological environments.
• Work in respirator and plastics (as required).
• Work at heights (as required).
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Shoreline, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment.

Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education and other pertinent information. Those with a valid Bruce Power security clearance are strongly preferred.

Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.

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