Technical Manager - Human Factors and EQ

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 Technical Manager is a member of the Project Management Team (PMT) on the CANDU MONARK Project, responsible for implementation of the human factors design program within engineering, inclusive of interfacing with all stakeholders. The Technical Manager will report functionally to the Director, I&C Computers Electrical Engineering, and daily to the project Technical Director.

Location - Mississauga, ON

Your Role Within The Team

• Coordinating and oversight of human factors design activities related to the completion of fundamental design for a nuclear steam plant (NSP).
• Coordinating the design interface between the NSP and balance of plant (BOP) portions of a nuclear power plant.
• Ensuring the sequence of engineering deliverables supports the engineering design program.
• Interfacing with stakeholders, including Engineering peers, Modelling, Procurement, Construction representatives, and prospective equipment and/or system vendors, to ensure system designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, and that the resulting designs are constructable, operable, and maintainable.
• Removing barriers that could impact safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Ensuring department deliverables are produced in accordance with budget, schedule, quality, and technical requirements.
• Production and / or modification of engineering processes required for the assurance of engineering quality within the department.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities Include

• The Technical Manager will oversee the work of 10 to 15 Human Factors engineering staff.
• Fostering a positive team environment where good performance is recognized and celebrated.
• Coaching for improved performance.
• Performing administrative tasks, e.g., timesheet approvals, vacation approvals.
  
  

Supporting The Functional Management Team (as Requested) With

• Recruitment of new staff
• Performance feedback and performance enhancement
• Goal Setting
• Training and Qualifications Management
  
  

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

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechatronics, etc.) from an accredited University.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, or eligible within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience managing engineering work with significant interfacing requirements involving other engineering teams (Process / Systems, Mechanical, Physics, Safety, Licensing, Civil / Structural, Electrical, Human Factors, and Process Control), Procurement, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Construction.
• Experience working within a Nuclear Quality Management System (CSA N286), and nuclear quality standards (CSA N299).
• Working knowledge of/experience with the CSA, IEC, IEEE, and suites of standards pertaining to Human Factors Engineering and other applicable standards and nuclear regulatory guides.
• Experience delivering an overall plant control system design of a power production facility.
• Commercial acumen, with experience in procurement, contracts, supply chain, and/or logistics.
• Experience and capability in regulatory communications in a regulated industry is an asset.
• Station operations and/or station maintenance experience in a plant controls faculty is an asset.
• 5 years nuclear and/or CANDU technology experience is an asset.
• 5 or more years of experience leading teams.
• Proven track record of performance in a multidiscipline, dynamic, project delivery environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent client communications skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
  
  

Other Aspects (If Applicable)

• Willing to travel to and potentially work at sites to meet business needs, inclusive of project (construction) site and equipment / component suppliers. (Note: the main work location will be our Mississauga campus or our Pickering location, based on a combination of project requirements and employee preference).
• Security Clearance with Public Services and Procurement Canada is a condition of employment.
  
  

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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