Process Engineering and Maintenance Manager

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At BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC), we are committed to excellence in every business initiative. With over 500 workers across locations in Peterborough, Toronto, and Arnprior, BWXT NEC supplies nuclear fuel and fuel channel components, services, equipment and parts for the CANDU® nuclear power industry.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

We are looking for a Process Engineering and Maintenance Manager for our Peterborough, Ontario site. The Peterborough community invites you to take a deep breath, relax and enjoy life. We have an abundance of recreational opportunities, festivals, and entertainment that is fueled by culture, nature and homegrown culinary experiences. Friendly people, inspiring landscapes and incredible lakes are waiting for you in the heart of cottage country.

The region is home to 140,000 people (approx. 83,000 in the City of Peterborough) in addition to the charming towns, townships and villages that make up the County. We offer the best of all worlds here and we’d like you to get to know us a bit better.

Position Overview

The Process Engineering and Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the CANDU fuel assembly manufacturing facility. The position reports directly to the Peterborough Plant Manager and leads the Process Owners/Engineering and Maintenance Technician teams, focusing on optimizing production processes, enhancing equipment reliability, and maintaining compliance with nuclear industry standards. By fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration, the Process and Maintenance Manager ensures that plant operations meet quality, safety, and performance objectives.

Location:

This position is onsite in Peterborough, Ontario.

Your Day to Day:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and manage a diverse team of Process Engineers and Electrical/Mechanical Maintenance Technicians, fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and collaboration.
• Establish goals and design training programs that enhance team performance by improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), efficiency, quality, and safety, while minimizing scrap and downtime.
• Provide leadership in quality program adherence from the Process Engineering and Technician teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide mentorship, and support the career growth of team members.
• Perform strategic reviews of the teams current and future skills while working to develop the team skillset to fill observed gaps.

Process Engineering Oversight

• Oversee the design, documentation, optimization, and troubleshooting of production processes to ensure efficient and high-quality fuel production.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to meet stringent nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Analyze process performance data and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.
• Act as engineering signing authority for documents including travellers, MEIs and TEIs.
• Maintain a seat on the Material Review Board and actively support resolution of Material Loss Reports.
• Act as a key contributor, with your team, to determine root cause, establishing repeatable processes and structures around RCA methodologies.

Maintenance Technician Oversight

• Manage preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for mechanical and electrical systems to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Schedule, plan, and execute maintenance activities, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
• Lead root cause analyses for equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Manage PMs and own the Maintenance Connections Software responsibilities.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to all health, safety, environmental, and nuclear regulatory requirements.
• Promote a safety-first culture and implement processes to mitigate risks associated with nuclear fuel manufacturing.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with CNSC (Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission), IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) and other relevant regulations.
• Model safety expectations through personal performance.

Other Responsibilities

• Support the Advanced Engineering team in implementation of plant upgrades and 6 sigma training and methodologies.
• Manage shutdown & changeover operations including staffing, major projects and PMs.
• Lead and execute engineering and maintenance…