Reactor Component Testing Engineer

Overview

Test and qualify CANDU reactor components and systems, preparing test plans and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• test planning
• test reporting
• qualification testing
• design integration
• regulatory compliance
• progress reporting

Tasks

-Complete the assigned scopes or tasks within the given budget and schedule, and in good quality. -Work with reactor component design engineers to understand the verification testing requirements, and prepare the associated formal Test Plans and Test Reports, suitable for review of the client and their regulatory authorities -Integrate and coordinate the work between the various stakeholders of reactor component design, tooling design, tooling fabrication, and testing organizations. -The candidate shall be able to follow the instruction from a lead professional engineer to complete the assigned mechanical related scopes or tasks and develop necessary engineering design documentation as required. -Provide prompt response and engineering resolutions on any critical engineering related matters. -Perform engineering work following AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. -Oversee testing, monitoring progress, and providing regular status reports to their team lead and management. Facilitate the movement of test specimens from procurement to tooling to testing. Flag any issues as soon as they arise. -The qualified individual will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: -Join team to complete the qualification testing CANDU reactor components and systems, including Calandria Tubes and Fuel Channel assemblies.

Requirements

• candu
• asme iii
• professional engineer
• mechanical engineering
• 5+ years
• technical writing

What You Bring

-This position requires an individual who is self-motivated and capable of working independently or under the instruction from a senior technical engineer and develop his/her career and experience in the nuclear field. -Design engineering experience in vessels and/or equipment for nuclear power plants is preferable. -Must have knowledge of mechanical systems or equipment (knowledge of CANDU design, including the Calandria Vessel and fuel channels would be preferred). -Must be able to apply technical principles in a logical and practical manner to resolve engineering issues or technical problems. -Working knowledge of CSA N285, N286 and N299, ASME BPVC Section III, and any other applicable standards related to design and testing of reactor components, and/or systems is preferred. -Must have experience in design/qualification testing of mechanical components, including the preparation of Test Plans and/or Test Reports. -Must be willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW), although this will not be a regular requirement as part of the job. -Minimum of 5 Years of related work experience in mechanical engineering within a heavy industrial environment such as: nuclear, mining, oil & gas, power, etc. -Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario is preferred. -Must have excellent communication and technical writing skills, demonstrate good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. -Previous design/testing experience with CANDU retube tooling systems is an asset. -A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) from a university of recognized standing. -Previous experience in the procurement and expediting of test materials and testing services is an asset -Site experience in construction, or commissioning of plant mechanical systems for nuclear or other heavy industries would be an asset.

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Benefits

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

About Atkinsréalis

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