At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With nearly 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU nuclear power industry.
We are looking for an Instrumentation and Control Engineer for our Peterborough, Ontario site. BWXT NEC's Fuel Handling and Engineered Solutions group is involved in the design, manufacture, development, testing, parts supply, and service of on-power refueling, reactor maintenance, and nuclear medicine delivery tooling sold around the world. We are the original designer of the automated systems that allow 24/7 on power refueling of CANDU reactors and aim to solve some of the Nuclear Industry’s most challenging problems.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Instrumentation & Controls Engineering Manager, this role entails supporting the technical direction for the overall project and supporting technical interfacing to both internal and external customers. The Instrumentation & Controls Engineering department largely focuses on the control systems and instrumentation involved within Fuel Handling Systems, other parts of the plant, tooling, medical isotope systems as well as remote delivery machines. These systems are often complex and are in specialized areas.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Prepare elementary drawings/schematics, electrical assembly drawings, single line diagrams, equipment specifications, technical documents in compliance with applicable codes & standards.
* Liaise with personnel from various customer groups like design, operations, and maintenance to gather site-specific design information.
* Execute walk downs of various equipment in the plant.
* Prepare and present technical data to internal and external customers.
* Ensure designs comply with applicable company, technical, and regulatory standards.
* Participate in design reviews and customer review meetings, providing stakeholder and design input.
* Test execution/commissioning of complex equipment and systems.
* Review selection of components and equipment (e.g motors, cables, relays, junction boxes).
* Adhere to on-time/on-budget criteria associated with project commitments and customer success.
* Support the development and estimating of engineering proposals.
* Ensure that design supports manufacturability and complies with requirements.
* Support process change through process enhancement, and technology introduction to achieve world-class product development and product deployment.
* Support customer relationships and ensure market alignment. This position requires interaction with external customers, subcontractors, and cross functional internal teams.
* May support proposal development and review including scope review, estimating as well as technical presentations to the customer.
* Help to identify project risks, analyze solutions, and take decisive action to resolve issues and communicate these to the leadership team.
* Provide assurance of health and safety associated with the execution of all projects and activities.
* Short term travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients and stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
* B.A.Sc. in Electrical/Instrumentation & Control/Automation or related discipline Engineering.
* Holds PEO license.
* Typically requires 3 years’ experience in design engineering in Nuclear, Aerospace, Transportation, Oil and Gas, Mining, or other highly regulated and process based design.
* Demonstrated ability with supporting leadership on engineering projects over their complete EPC life cycles with little support.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills, understandable by a diverse audience.
* Creative problem-solving skills, outstanding analytical abilities, developing leadership skills and the ability to work in a team.
* Flexibility to work remotely on short-term customer site assignment.
* Most importantly…. creative and innovative thinkers!
DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
* Experience with IBM DOORS.
* Experience in the CANDU Nuclear Industry.
* Strong communication, presentation, and technical writing skills.
* Ability to interface with project team members, vendors and customers to ensure scope and requirements of the project are understood.
* Ability to navigate the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and ensure designs comply to the CEC and other related standards.
WHY JOIN BWXT?
* Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with talented and collaborative teams!
* Competitive salaries
* Employer-paid pension plan
* Profit sharing plan
* Bonus plan
* Competitive Health and Dental benefits
* Educational Refund Program
* Life insurance… and so much more!
Come join us… we’ve been waiting for you.
We thank you for your interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
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