Technical Officer (Chemistry & Environment) (Term)

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At Bruce Power, you’ll experience the meaningful work of advancing Ontario’s clean energy future and medical isotope innovation while contributing to a culture of excellence. Step into an inclusive and dynamic environment that values collaboration, encourages bold ideas and empowers you to make a real difference.

From safely delivering clean, reliable power to families and businesses across the province and cancer-fighting medical isotopes around the world to supporting challenging and innovative nuclear projects like our multi-year Life Extension Program, we offer interesting and impactful opportunities. Ongoing training and development are part of every job, providing constant growth and skill-building potential.

Be a part of the team — our future is bright!

In support of achieving excellence and business results through safe, reliable operations, our Chemistry & Environment Department at Bruce B, currently has a Technical Officer opportunity.

This is a term position which may be for a period of up to 60 months, offers a competitive compensation package and is located on-site in Tiverton, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical evaluations, recommendations, and proposals in support of design, commissioning, operation and maintenance of equipment and processes having an impact on the chemistry and environment program

• Implement actions in the resolution of chemistry control issues and report chemistry control performance

• Assist in the development and implementation of assigned chemistry programs

• Ensure sustained and improved program performance through ongoing assessment/surveillance, problem solving, development of objectives and targets and development/maintenance of long-term plans

• Provide technical support for chemistry and environment programs such on-line instruments, bulk chemicals, resin management and outage chemistry

• Prepare submissions/recommendations, including cost justifications to modify plant systems and processes

• Prepare, revise and review data and documentation to optimize operation, or recognize changes to systems, consistent with the operating licenses, design intent, applicable regulations, policies, practices and instructions for the safe and environmentally responsible operation of station systems, processes and equipment

• Prepare specifications and recommendations for the purchase of materials, services and equipment

• Support for and optimization of CANDU station design and operation, particularly systems related to the chemistry program such as monitoring of chemical parameters, purification systems, chemical addition systems, bulk chemicals, and chemical process systems

• Support the development and presentation of training programs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of chemistry, metallurgy, mathematics, physics, electricity, economics and environmental sciences to technically understand the operation of a nuclear generating station in order to effectively analyze and solve problems

• Experience with principles & standards for effective chemistry control to perform technical studies and evaluations and apply problem solving skills

• Knowledge and experience with environmental and radiation protection regulations/requirements

• Ability to interface effectively with operations/technical staff, regulators and other stakeholders via excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Good working knowledge of standard software applications (Microsoft OFFICE, Adobe Acrobat, LIMS, Maximo) related to production/modification/update of reports, spreadsheets, databases, graphic presentations, and the like

Education and Experience:

• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired through the successful completion of an accredited four-year university education in an appropriate engineering or science field or having the equivalent level of education.

• Experience in analytical chemistry, design of experiment and statistical data analysis are a strong asset

• A period of over 6 years and up to and including 8 years is considered necessary to gain this experience.

Selection Criteria:

• Skills, Knowledge, Education, and Experience per the above qualifications and experience

• Verbal and written communication

• Transferable skills (for example, effective communication, drive for accountability and results, time/organizational management, collaboration and teamwork)

• Competency based interview

• Past performance record and suitability for this position

Are you ready for a change?

Please complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume, indicating your education and experience as it relates to this opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and will be in contact with you, should you be selected for an interview.

The successful candidate will be selected based on related and required education, experience, knowledge and skills, a competency-based interview, and background reference checks.

As one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Bruce Power is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where workers feel valued for their uniqueness and are recognized for their individual differences, talents and skills. Diversity, equity and inclusion is critical to our business as we recognize that our people are our greatest resource. To support our inclusive workplace culture, we welcome and encourage everyone to apply.