Team Lead, Nuclear Services

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation.

Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

Job Description

Job Details

Total Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: posting min $48.08 - 66.12
• Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 3 Weeks Vacation
• Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
• Employee Development Programs

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Nuclear Service Team Lead is responsible for leading teams through the technical execution of Nuclear Service projects. They will support teams both at ATS and in the field, focusing on excellence in maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical expertise. A suitable candidate must be knowledgeable in CANDU plant operations, automated nuclear tooling design, nuclear site work requirements, and nuclear automation programming principles.

Specialized nuclear tooling includes systems such as:

• Reactor inspection and maintenance tools and delivery systems
• Reactor refurbishment tooling
• Reactor Single Fuel Channel Replacement (SFCR) tooling
• Segmentation and volume reduction systems
• Fuel Handling systems

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analysis & Design

• Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, torque, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
• Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards
• Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, hardness, and welds.
• Understand electrical and mechanical assembly best practices for nuclear tooling.

Troubleshooting & Testing

• Interpret specifications, drawings, manuals, and 3D models to plan sequences of operations, determine test parameters, and identify required testing equipment.
• Verify dimensions and alignment of test setups using instruments such as laser distance measurement and 3D modeling. Configure test setups according to customer specifications.
• Assist toolmakers, electricians, programmers, and designers in debugging, integrating, and testing systems.
• Support data collection and analysis of test results to draw conclusions about tooling status

Quality & Safety

• Responding to and reporting incidents and accidents in accordance with ATS, the Client’s and the licensed facility’s Procedures
• Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
• Demonstrate leadership and hold team members accountable in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and used effectively.

Communication

• Liaise with customers, engineering staff, and suppliers to obtain technical information and specifications.
• Communicate and summarize detailed technical information pertaining to tooling status and troubleshooting
• Work with customer and supporting organizations to develop plans and execute emergent work.
• Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to leadership.

Additional Information

Leadership & Culture

• Coordinate activities and schedules with licensed facility owner/operator
• Develop, review, and deliver Nuclear Service team training material
• Prepare Daily Work Plans and Pre-Job Briefings, including Safety issues
• Monitor, observe, and assess maintenance work activities
• Ens…