Senior Technical Expert

We are currently requesting resumes for the following position:
Senior Technical Expert

Resume Due Date:
Thursday, November 21, 2024 (5:00PM EST)

Job : 24-109

Number of Vacancies: 2

Level: MP5

Duration: 12 months

Hours of work: 35

Location: 1675 Montgomery Park Rd., Pickering (Hybrid – 2 days remote)

Job Overview:

These positions are for Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Fuel Handling Technical Design support for the Safe Storage and Decommissioning project.

• As a recognized specialist, act as a technical authority in the designated field of engineering. Advise management and technical staff on the implications of the latest technical and/or environmental developments as they relate to design, engineering and plant operations. Develop solutions to technically complex problems in support of our client’s power plant operations, maintenance, design or construction. Set objectives and carry out technical programs to provide expert consultative and technical services to clients.
  
  Present and explain advice or proposed solutions, providing support rationale for major technical and environmental decision. Develop proposals and advance recommendations to correct or alleviate the situation, and assist client with implementation as approved.
• Be knowledgeable of the capabilities of external agencies and individuals in supporting work programs. When necessary, develop requirements for appropriate contracts with such agencies and ensure any work meets the technical requirements of contracts (e.g. terms of deliverables, quality, timing and cost). Participate in or chair meetings with stakeholder groups, identify contentious issues (e.g. work priorities or objectives), and jointly analyze alternate approaches to reach mutual agreement on problem resolution.
  
  Develop proposals for client review, keeping the Supervisor generally informed of significant outcomes. Assist with client implementations.
• Develop and provide specialized technical training programs for the development of staff expertise to meet our client’s and Business Unit requirements. Evaluate effectiveness of training programs, as required.
• Evaluate broader implications of specific problems or projects and ensure integrated solutions recognizing the interests and input of other parties. Provide technical support to programs under the control of other departments and provide periodic supervision on a project basis with subsequent feedback on performance issues to the regular Supervisor. Carry out work programs at the appropriate work site that involves highway travel, wearing of protective safety equipment and is in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the field of specialty. Develop and implement internal standards and/or programs to reflect external regulations and technical developments. Recommend that studies or research & development programs are undertaken as deemed necessary to improve performance, operation, maintenance, environmental performance, design or construction of operating plants. Take a lead role in the direction, coordination and implementation of approved programs.
• Liaise with internal divisions/departments and external agencies in areas of expertise and responsibility. Provide advice and guidance based upon specialized experience and knowledge of the state-of-the-art in the technical subjects relevant to power plant operation, maintenance, design or construction.
• Prepare and/or make presentations to government authorities, agencies, regulatory bodies and legislative hearings to assist senior management endeavors to secure, protect or advance the interests of the company in designated areas. Represent the division on internal and external committees and associations.
• Produce reports or other documents, including lead plant documents, as required supporting conclusions drawn or recommendations advanced to improve performance operation, maintenance, environmental performance, design or construction of operating plants and providing resource or reference material to interested planning, research, or other groups. Review specific project inputs for quality and accuracy, as…