Lead Canadian Licensing Specialist

Job Description Summary

Lead Canada Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, based in Canada, will complete technical licensing tasks for the BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Project, operating fleet licensing support, customer plant support on GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy (GVH) / Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) nuclear methods, and work with GVH / GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects in mechanical systems, civil structures, nuclear fuel.

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Lead Canada Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, you will perform the following for GVH reactors to be deployed in Canada:

• Participate under the direction of the Canadian Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, in tasks associated with the nuclear regulatory review process with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) applicable to mechanical systems and/or fuel for the BWRX-300.
• Support preparation and submittal of Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report (POSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) documentation, and other license application documentation for BWRX-300 license application activities in accordance with CNSC regulatory requirements and guidelines and with input from the GVH BWRX-300 Project Team.
• Support preparation and conduct of technical and licensing presentations to CNSC staff regarding BWRX-300 license applications and coordinate and prepare responses to the customer or regulator in the areas of safety analysis, reactor core design and other applicable areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering or related relevant discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years related professional work experience OR Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 3 years of related professional work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing / providing input into nuclear safety evaluations, including satisfaction of regulatory requirements for nuclear regulatory documents.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience involving complex projects, and providing regulatory guidance and feedback to support those projects.

Eligibility Requirements

• For Canada GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
• This position will report onsite to the Markham office 3 days a week.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Canada nuclear regulatory requirements and guidance relevant to design, licensing or operation of Class 1 nuclear facilities.
• Experience in Canadian nuclear codes and standards in the areas of mechanical pressure boundary, civil structural design, or auxiliary systems.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment and with technical leaders.

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You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

For candidates applying to a Canadian-based position, the pay range for this position is between $110K and $160K CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

Bonus eligibility:
Discretionary annual bonus.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No