Fuel Channel Replacement Tooling Lead

Overview

Lead design, qualification, and deployment of fuel channel replacement tooling systems.

Key Responsibilities

• installation oversight
• tool development
• tool proving
• compliance assurance
• interface coordination
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Provide technical oversight during installation activities, including annulus spacer insertion, bellows compression, and pressure tube rolled joints. -Interface with Bruce Power and other stakeholders to incorporate OPEX and feedback into tooling design and technical specifications. -Lead the engineering lifecycle of fuel channel installation tools, including concept development, detailed design, procurement, FAT/DVT testing, and field deployment. -Support the development and review of engineering plans, OJT documentation, and risk assessments. -Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure tooling interfaces with reactor components such as end fittings, bellows, liners, and feeders. -Manage tool proving activities, including mock-up trials and clearance checks for feeder and fuel channel components. -Ensure compliance with ASME, CSA, and internal nuclear quality standards for all tooling systems.

Requirements

• candu
• solidworks
• p.eng.
• project management
• csa n299
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Strong understanding of CANDU reactor systems, especially fuel channel and feeder assemblies. -Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills. -Proficiency in SolidWorks is an asset. -P.Eng. designation in Ontario (or eligibility). -Experience with proposal development and RFP responses for nuclear tooling projects. -Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, or Systems Engineering. -Familiarity with CSA N299, and related nuclear codes and standards. -Minimum 8 years of experience in nuclear tooling design or reactor component replacement. -Experience with mock-up testing, hoisting logistics, and tooling integration in high-radiation environments.

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Benefits

-A wide array of learning and development opportunities. -Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan. -The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.

About Atkinsréalis

-Its tech‑forward Richland Technology Center supports robotics, digital and net‑zero innovation in energy and cleanup. -A nuclear engineering pioneer, it’s the owner’s engineer for U.S. small modular reactor projects and refurbishments. -A trusted tolls and highway consultant, it supports major state DOTs.

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