Section Manager, Structural Integrity

Overview

Lead structural integrity team, overseeing stress analysis for nuclear and power projects

Key Responsibilities

• pipe stress
• software analysis
• project management
• quality assurance
• client solutions
• safety culture

Tasks

-Create and deliver to a rigorous production schedule ensuring every product is delivered on-time. -Meet personal and team billability targets. -Develop a culture of continuous improvement in processes and initiate/monitor corrective actions required to improve performance. -Drive timely input to invoicing and collections processes. -Identify opportunities for synergy & integration with other Kinectrics service line offerings. -Ensures quality of investigations to identify corrective action and non-recurrence. -Supports Director with maintaining service line profit and loss, material cost, labour, and bottom-line results. -Manage and motivate assigned staff and team members, achieving effective utilization of resources and prioritization. Ensure effective facility management, work allocation and safe operations. -Creates and maintains a positive culture focused on worker morale and corporate social responsibility. -Ensure business systems are updated and accurate, including revenue forecasts. -Ensure that the business strategy is well developed and based on good market and competitor knowledge. The agreed strategy is to be clearly articulated and communicated. -Develop a business model which drives efficiency into the business. -Supporting fitness for service assessments per API579 guidelines. -Provides training and skill development for both day-to-day operations as well as for growth and improved performance. -Interfacing effectively with design team, equipment group and testing group to provide practical and effective solutions as per project requirements. -Ensure effective project management within service line. -Drives a culture of high performance and safety where everyone is committed to and accountable for delivery of performance goals and operational KPIs, ensuring a client first culture. -Ensure projects deliver to quality standards. -Lead the Kinectrics internal ASME Appendix XXIII NCA-4000 qualification program. -Understanding and assessing client problems to determine appropriate means of solution. -Carrying out nuclear (Class 1/2/3) and conventional (Class 6) piping analysis using commercial software packages such as PIPESTRESS or AutoPIPE. -Seeks to grow the scope of the product and service enhancements, and ensure that the physical resources (CAPEX, facilities etc.) are appropriately up to date. -Performs managerial functions such as hiring, promotion, performance reviews, pay increases, staff development. and disciplinary actions in accordance with established policies and procedures. -Assessing fluid dynamic problems such as flow induced vibrations or water hammer using software such as ANSYS CFX and AFT Impulse. -Oversight of stress analysis activities including: -Responsible for staffing and resourcing decisions, including scheduling and assigning work. -Accountable for supporting error free culture & staff behaviors by implementing human performance tools. -Drives a culture of safety first/right first time and that all engineering work is conducted in compliance with municipal, provincial, and federal safety, workplace, or environmental regulations that apply to the facility. -Conducting technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support station engineering requests, refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects. -Working with PMs within the department to deliver quality deliverables to our clients on time and within budget. Commit to providing timely and effective support to nuclear power stations as operational needs arise, ensuring responsiveness to urgent and evolving project requirements. -Facilitate internal relationships and effective use of resources, including integration with other Kinectrics pillars and for multidiscipline project teams. -Provide mentoring and development to employees and contribute to the recruitment of new staff. -Acting as the relevant software QA primary holder or delegate as required within the section following Nuclear QA Standards such as CSA N286.7. -Manage quality processes and ensure best practices are followed through HU tools. -Accomplish financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual operations budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. -Build relationships with current and future customers while maintaining high customer satisfaction. -Identify growth and development opportunities for team members.

Requirements

• ansys
• candu
• gd&t
• peo
• engineering degree
• 8+ years

What You Bring

-Solid working knowledge in the following areas: -Proven ability to successfully manage large, complex, and multi-disciplinary projects and deliver on time and on budget. -Strong team building, decision-making, mentorship, and people management skills. -Demonstrated knowledge of CANDU technology, strong understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation. Experience with CANDU and C6 refurbishment specifically Feeder and Fuel Channel replacement and assembly design employing GD&T is considered an asset. -Familiarity with nuclear industry requirements for stress analysis and design engineering. -Strong understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation. -A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering. Professional Engineer of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for PEO status, with a passion for engineering. -Ability to build and maintain working relationships with our customers and suppliers at the operating level. -Demonstrated leadership ability among a team of individuals with diverse skill sets aligning them to exceed organizational goals. -Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated a high commitment to quality and delivering on client commitments, including experience in leading technical projects to successful conclusions. -Working knowledge of relevant Codes and Standards including but not limited to CSA N285, N289, ASME Section III, Section VIII and B31.1, staying current with developments within their field of expertise including latest codes. -8+ years’ relevant work experience, with preference given relevant prior mechanical design assist analyses as well as site & management experience in the nuclear industry. -Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports, proposals, recommendations and presentations for internal and external clients. -Excellent understanding of Kinectrics Quality Assurance requirements and applicable industry codes and standards. -Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. -Finite element analysis using ANSYS Mechanical

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Benefits

-Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. -Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

About Kinectrics

-Supports power generation, distribution, and transmission sectors by providing critical services to utilities, nuclear plants, and renewable energy projects. -Offers comprehensive services from engineering design to advanced testing solutions, ensuring safety and reliability across various sectors. -Contributes to major infrastructure projects, aiding in the development of sustainable and resilient energy systems. -Operates in diverse industries from nuclear power to wind energy, ensuring smooth operation and longevity of critical infrastructure. -Essential for companies in utilities, energy, and infrastructure sectors, known for high-quality and innovative solutions.

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