Authorized Senior Advisor

Status: Regular Full Time

Working Conditions: On-Site

Location: Oshawa, ON

Number of Position(s):1

Shifts(s): Days

Travel: 10%

Deadline to Apply: May 10, 2024

Join us as an Authorized Senior Advisor and become a pioneer in groundbreaking technology that is the first of its kind in North America! As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to revolutionize the industry and lead the way in Small Modular Reactors, hydrogen, and battery storage. Enjoy the perks of a fulfilling work-life balance while making significant contributions to a more sustainable future. Electrify your career while being at the forefront of innovation. Apply now and be part of shaping tomorrow's world!

OPG is working to meet the projected future electricity demands of the province, be a leader in the energy transition, and fight climate change for generations to come. The Darlington New Nuclear Project is leading the way in the advancement of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology in Canada - the future of nuclear power generation!

Using new and innovative technologies such as small modular reactors, hydrogen and battery storage, while expanding our hydroelectric and nuclear portfolios, we are changing the electricity landscape in Ontario. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Electrify your career and help build a brighter tomorrow.

Every generation has a challenge that defines them. At OPG, we are calling on all innovators, disruptors, thought leaders and change-makers. Join us to electrify life in one generation and build a sustainable future powered by our electricity, our ideas, and our people. Join OPG and make history.

Whether you work in the skilled trades or are a business professional, a career at OPG is an opportunity to electrify your life on -- and off -- the job.

ACCOMMODATIONS

OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com

JOB OVERVIEW

Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic, motivated, strategic and results-driven professional to join our team in the role of Authorized Senior Advisor.

Reporting to the SMR Operations & Maintenance Manager, this position is responsible to provide technical and product expertise, advice and guidance, assessment, problem solving, and coaching on the procedure development process, including process improvements and implementation of strategies to ensure procedural product quality.

Key accountabilities include developing and monitoring methods to track procedure quality for the range of site procedures based on industry standards (WANO/INPO/IEEE/IAEA/EPRI etc) and ensure corrective actions are in place for identified related deficiencies. Assuming the role of site procedure development subject matter expert (SME) for quality, scheduling and reporting processes. Facilitating corporate-level working groups, peer teams, corrective action review board (CARB), Owners Groups, etc.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to OPG's public outreach, engagement and education efforts as part of the company's commitment to growing its social license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for bringing in depth knowledge of nuclear power plant operation, including: system interface, licensing, work planning, regulations, engineering principals, etc..
• Act as a coach and facilitator to create and sustain an engaged, inclusive and empowered team.
• Conduct the development of strategic work programs and business plans including reporting of costs incurred versus budget, communications and reporting on human performance issues, Staffing deployment plans within the Operations organization and assignment to other work groups or projects; Program strategies related to the plant systems and equipment using expertise in assessing and monitoring the effectiveness and currency of divisional methods, procedures, standards and practices; Analysis of the effectiveness and currency of Plant Status Control Programs, Work Protection Programs, Corrective Action Programs and Staffing Strategies; Prepare reports and recommend strategies to optimize performance.
• Create and maintain safe and healthy working environment to promote all aspects of OPGs nuclear safety and security traits enables all participants to provide diverse perspectives to maximize a teams output.
• Be responsible for the development and delivery of training courses/lectures and simulator demonstrations on all subjects associated with Training, including Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) training at levels required to qualify them for specific positions.
• Prepare written lessons and deliver lectures on station specific systems and equipment. Design and conduct testing for in-house examinations. This includes simulator set-up, preparation of marking guides, performance assessment for both written and simulator-based examinations of initial authorization candidates.
• Lead or participate in teams to support OPG's goals and deliverables, with a focus on operations. Take a leadership role in special teams such as Root Cause Teams and Significant Issues Resolution Teams. Provide guidance, instruction, and direction to team members, and report project status. Identify training and development needs of staff.
• Assist with the rollout of new material, equipment, and programs following approvals and guidelines provided by Manager.
• Using operating experience and the knowledge of industry best practices, identify, analyze, and prioritize deficiencies and monitor the effectiveness and currency of divisional procedures, standards, practices, forms, manuals, support documentation, etc.
• Recommend changes, prepare justifications, and prepare new or revised documents, as required. Carry out plant tours on a routine basis to assess procedures and standards are being followed, identifying non-compliance to same, implementing "on-the-spot" correction and initiating a Station Condition Record (SCR) as necessary.
• Maintain a current awareness of changes to station systems and operating documentation. Monitor station significant events and incorporate lessons learned into department or section.
• Participate in decisions regarding the evaluation of station operation. Support stations with application of standards, policies and procedures including interface with simulator services and training programs.
• Be responsible for the preparation, validation and maintenance of department or section documentation (policies, standards, expectations, procedures, etc).
• Exercising full managerial leadership accountability for a number of subordinates:
• Other Duties as Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• This role involves a certification / license at a Nuclear Power plant and will involve having a working knowledge of a BWR power plant
• Previously Certified by a regulator to operate a Nuclear Power Plant
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams
• The ability to deliver and assess training and lead simulations
• Previous experience as a Senior Reactor Operator or Reactor Operator is an asset

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

What Makes a Career at OPG Different?

As Ontario's largest clean energy generator, we're building, expanding, and innovating the equipment and technology that keeps Ontario powered with clean, reliable energy.

At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don't change:

Safety - it's our business
Integrity - always lead with integrity
Excellence - never satisfied with good enough
Inclusion - working together for powerful outcomes
Innovation - creativity accelerates possibility

Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• Electricity is vital to the province and OPG's clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
• We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.

Are you ready to start a career that has the power to electrify life on and off the job? Apply now.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your application online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by 11:59 PM E.S.T., May 10, 2024. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

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