Manager Engineering Fuel Channels

Status:Regular Full Time
Working Conditions:On-site
Education Level:4-year Bachelors Degree
Base Location:PickeringON
Shifts(s):Day
Travel:None
Deadline to Apply:December 19 2025
Salary Range:$115000.00 - $171000.00 Per Year

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JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic strategic and results-drivenprofessional to join our team in the role of Manager Engineering- Fuel Channels.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Components & Equipment the primary responsibilities for this role include managing a team of engineers and technical officers tasked with the economic life cycle management of the CANDU Fuel Channels. This role will be responsible for providing fitness-for-service assurance in compliance with the License and applicable codes and standards (eg. CSA N285.4 N285.8). Further the Manager Engineering - Fuel Channels will participate in long-range planning for asset management and company generation planning.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be responsible for providing technical and consultative services problem solving technical advice and guidance technical specifications and related services to station/facility personnel management and other interested parties including regulatory agencies concerning inspections operations and maintenance of CANDU Fuel Channel Assemblies in one or any combination of the following fields: Maintenance (mechanical preventive & corrective); Operations; Nuclear Safety Analysis and Assessment including safe operating envelope Component equipment Fitness-for-Service; Environmental qualification; Chemistry and materials science; Configuration management engineered modifications and design basis control; Inspection and maintenance (eg. NDE); System & equipment design Analysis (structural component thermal hydraulic specialized Nuclear) Research & Development Management; Functional area projects (eg. technical analytical engineering modifications)
• Carry out managerial accountabilities for the work of a staff complement composed of professional and technical personnel engaged in the work of designated areas of the aforementioned fields. Requires performing this role in accordance with approved policies procedures and standards. Provide meaningful input to the business plan and formulation of department work programs and tasks. Develop work plans consistent with time horizon of role to achieve assigned tasks. Utilizing these work plans establish context subordinate tasks controls and limits. Assign tasks to subordinates ensuring the commensurate level of complexity discussing the limits and methods to be used specifying the task parameters and setting overall context for the assignment. Formulate specific work assignments and include subordinate input and discussion on requirements issues and the like.
• Act as a coach and facilitator to create and sustain a non-threatening supportive team environment actively working with staff to empower them to attain optimal work performance with a high level of personal responsibility and self-management. Demonstrate openness and trust through the sharing of information and through establishing two-way team relationships holding regular meetings with all immediate subordinates to discuss various subjects including safety work plans and scope problems and suggestions for improvement. Identify training requirements required to perform tasks ensuring the training is relevant and evaluation measures meaningful. Establish performance measures and carry out personal effectiveness appraisals and regular reviews with discussions on wage adjustments or incentives. Make effective recommendations on staff selection and induction taking appropriate and timely actions to deal with unsatisfactory performance consistent with approved policies and procedures. Provide a work environment that is conducive to employee well being diversity and ensuring harassment-free environment.
• Establish clear and effective working relationships with subordinates Communicate the overall organization goals and the direction which guides the operation of the work programs/function. Evaluate the potential capability of subordinate and act as a mentor meeting with each individual on a regular basis to discuss development plans and provide appropriate advice.
• Seek to improve work processes cultivating an awareness of organisational changes that impact on the need to adapt methods and operations. Develop strategies and work processes for the plant. Analyze technical results and adjust/implement work programs as necessary including the identification of resources required optimizing performance. Provide assurance that activities are implemented at minimum cost within budgetary limitations. Ensure management systems are in place to meet all due diligence requirements and are effectively managed on a continuing basis.
• Continually assess and maintain Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Nuclear-specific governing documents including policies standards and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering is required. Mechanical materials chemistry/chemical and nuclear disciplines are assets but not mandatory.
• P. Eng License is considered an asset but not mandatory.
• Strong leadership skills with a minimum of 6 years of management experience required.
• Previous experience in a Nuclear environment is an asset.
• Previous experience in aging management asset management or life cycle management fields is an asset.
• Ability to communicate strategically effectively and clearly with excellent oral and writing skills.
• Demonstrated solid judgement with a strong business acumen with proven track records of achieving success while providing valued input to a management team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while effectively managing and adapting to ever-changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate with senior management and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and accessible environment. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process please contact.

What makes a career at OPG different
With operations across Ontario and the United States OPG is oneof themost diverse power producers in North America. As the largest generator in Ontario we meet approximately50%ofthe provinceselectricityneeds largely from low-carbonsources like nuclearand hydro.

As we work to achieve our vision ofElectrifying life in one generation OPG and our family of companies are also helping advance the development of new low-carbon technologies such as Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) refurbishment projects and electrification initiatives to help power the growing demands of a growing economy. Join OPG and make history.

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