Fuel Program Technologist

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

  • Chalk River, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Are you ready to contribute to the safe management and disposal of irradiated fuel across Canada? As a Fuel Program Technologist, you'll play a key role in operating transfer and shipping flasks to ensure the safe recovery, handling, and transportation of used fuel. This important work supports the consolidation of fuel inventories and the decommissioning of multiple CNL sites. Join us in shaping the future of nuclear fuel management—apply today!What will you be doing!
  • Operating casks and flasks safely to ensure secure fuel transfer.
  • Maintaining production records and procedural documentation as required.
  • Ensuring a clean and safe workplace through adherence to safety standards.
  • Preparing operating or maintenance procedures as required.
  • Creating critical lift plans as needed.
  • Compiling IWC documentation as required.
  • Procuring materials necessary for cask maintenance.
  • Maintaining accurate records related to cask maintenance.
  • Executing maintenance procedures to ensure the proper function of casks.
  • Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
  • Education
  • Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology, or equivalent formal education, in a field relevant to the position and normally has two to three years of pertinent technological experience.
Or
Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent and normally has five to eight years of pertinent and progressive experience or the equivalent in experience, additional education and/or training. * Experience
  • Experience manipulating flasks and/or shielded containers for radioactive material
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Demonstrated skill and dexterity in handling remote tools and equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot equipment, develop improvements, and oversee their implementation.
  • Good verbal communication and technical writing skills to effectively document and communicate tasks.
  • Proven experience working successfully as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Possession of a valid Ontario general driver’s license.
  • Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Level 2 Secret requires a minimum of 7 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
  • Physical and Sensory Demands:
  • Demonstrated skill and dexterity in handling remote tools and equipment.
  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate spontaneous project demands.
  • Wearing appropriate protective clothing and equipment as required by the work environment.
  • Working Environment:
  • Capable of working at heights as required by certain tasks.
  • Ability to work shift schedules when needed, and outdoors in all seasons.
  • Routinely deploy to CNL offsite locations across Canada to support fuel conditioning and/or fuel retrieval operations.
Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We offer a complete total rewards package :
  • Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
  • Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
  • Tuition support
  • and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
  • Restore and protect the Environment.
  • Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa, and Deep River, provide unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read for more on our DE&I Commitment.CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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