Director Fuel Handling

Description

• Manage all aspects of contract administration, including scope control, change management, and subcontractor/vendor oversight.
• Foster collaboration and clear communication among all stakeholders to ensure project cohesion and success.
• Ensure governance and compliance throughout the supply chain.
• Apply key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess project health and progress.
• Maintain supervisory organizational structure and oversee career development of assigned project personnel.
• Leadership: Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture.
• Conduct rigorous risk analysis using industry best practices such as Monte Carlo simulations and contingency draw-down curves.
• Assemble and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary project team across engineering, architecture, construction, and support functions.
• Lead development and enforcement of training, corrective action programs, and performance standards related to safety.
• Enforce adherence to safety protocols and quality standards across all project activities.
• Make informed decisions on human resource matters, working closely with Labour Relations to resolve performance issues.
• Establish work breakdown structures (WBS), execution plans, and performance benchmarks.
• Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety, including compliance with corporate and client safety programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Ensure all project activities comply with corporate ethics, cybersecurity standards, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols.
• Recruit, interview, and select staff with appropriate skills; coordinate with functional managers to implement training and development programs.
• Oversee procurement strategies, contract scope, change control, and flow-down requirements from parent contracts to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and implement safety programs, training initiatives, and corrective action plans to uphold performance excellence.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and execution strategies.
• Establish robust reporting protocols to meet contract, corporate, and stakeholder oversight requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external stakeholders.
• Define project scope and deliverables in accordance with contract documents and client requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and governance standards.

Requirements

• Team Building: Ability to build and inspire large teams (> 100 FTE) to work towards common goals.
• Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders.
• Nuclear Supply Chain: Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.
• Certifications: MBA is an asset.
• Quality Assurance: Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry.
• Educational Background: BSc in Engineering or equivalent is a requirement.
• Nuclear Experience: Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects is an asset.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and understand construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications is considered an asset.
• Communication Skills: Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities.
• Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge.
• Project Experience: 15+ years of experience leading or supporting projects in construction, manufacturing, or engineering services.
• Team Player, Shares Knowledge.
• Perform well under stress.
• Project Delivery: Understanding of project delivery methodology, including earned value, critical path scheduling, prime contract and subcontract management, procurement and supply chain methodology, and inspection and test plans. Understanding of large EPC work including subcontracts, prime contract management.
• Safety Knowledge: Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance