BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more atwww.bwxt.com.
We are seeking a Feeder Replacement NDE Technician - Lead to join our Cambridge, ON team.
The Inspection Services – Feeder Replacement NDE Technician is responsible for all NDE related to Feeder Replacement, including Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiography (RT) and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT). Responsibilities include project estimating and planning, maintaining all NDE tooling, scheduling and training contract personnel, and leading the NDE team during site execution (requires up to 75% site work/travel). This position has no direct reports, however, is expected to take leadership for project planning and estimating, and to lead the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) team during training and site execution.
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Lead project estimating activities related to NDE, with Project Management.
- Participate in site execution of feeder replacement outages in the role of UT Specialist.
- Control and maintain all NDE tooling related to Feeder Replacement, forecasting equipment requirements and inventory.
- Coordinate with Site Manager to schedule work priority, restrictions and deliverables.
- Plan, supervise and conduct NDE inspections.
- Verify and report test results to facilitate comparison with defined standards; note unusual occurrences which may have significance.
- Adhere to all quality and safety standards and demonstrate a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead training of all contract personnel.
- Lead preparation of NDE documentation for outage execution.
- Lead contract technician staffing and scheduling, in parallel with vendors.
- Support inspection qualification activities.
- Hands-on support of all site pre-deployment activities.
- Support other work scopes (Feeder Inspection UT, Steam Generator tubing Eddy Current and UT) on outages when no Feeder Replacement activities are planned.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
- Technician/Technologist diploma: college graduate in an electrical, mechanical or NDE discipline plus 5 years or more related experience, with supervisory responsibilities.
- CGSB UT Level 2 Technician. RT and PT methods are an asset.
- PAUT and TOFD certificates are an asset.
- Full understanding of the scope and limitations of the NDE method(s) for which qualified.
- Up to 75% site work/travel expected.
- Leadership experience, assigning and reviewing work performed by others.
- Experience managing equipment inventories, performing tooling maintenance and forecasting requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to recognize and resolve conflict.
- Advanced ability to conduct testing to ensure quality or detect discontinuities (defects) using NDE methods(s).
- Participating in problem solving and root cause investigations.
- Previous supervisory experience required.
WHY JOIN BWXT?
- Work within the growing and exciting nuclear industry as well as with highly skilled employees!
- Competitive salaries
- Employer-paid pension plan
- Profit sharing plan
- Bonus plan
- Competitive Health and Dental benefits
- Educational Refund Program
- Life insurance… and so much more!
We thank you for your interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The base salary range for this position in [[Ontario]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[82,000]] and $[[124,000]] per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.
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BWXT Canada Ltd. embraces diversity of thought, values individuality, encourages new perspectives and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or any other category protected by provincial law. BWXT Canada is committed to fostering an accessible, fair, and inclusive environment where all employees are able to access goods while being respected and supported. If you require accommodations 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 Human Resources.
