Human Factors Engineers | Nuclear

Job Details

Location:

889 Brock Road, Pickering

Work Mode:
Hybrid – 2 days remote

Level: MP4

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Vacancies: 4

Hours:

35 per week

We are seeking candidates with a strong understanding of conducting Human Factors Engineering (HFE) work in the nuclear power industry as per NUREG-0700 .

This includes:

• Knowledge of developing HFE Program Plans (HFEPPs) .
• Familiarity with the methodologies for each HFE program element identified in NUREG-0700 .
• Ability to apply these methodologies effectively in engineering modifications .

The work involves execution and monitoring of the Pickering Nuclear Refurbishment (PNR) Integrated HFEPP .

Responsibilities include:

• Active management of EPC vendors regarding their HFE scope through all phases of engineering change: scoping, design, installation and commissioning planning, installation, commissioning, Available for Service (AFS), and close-out.
• Oversight across more than 120 projects , including major bundles such as:
• Retube & Feeder Replacement
• Boiler Replacement
• Turbine Generator
• Deep Water Intake
• Balance of Plant Facilities and Infrastructure

• Collaborate with vendors to manage HFE deliverables and ensure compliance with OPG and industry standards.
• Review and accept vendor documentation under ECC governance, including:
• HFEPPs, Interim HFE Reports, HFESRs
• HFE Verification & Validation Plans and Reports
• N‑FORM‑10221 Parts A–D
• Conceptual design reports, design plans, HMI drawings/change papers, commissioning specs
• Conduct and review HFE analyses:
• Operational Experience Reviews (OER)
• Task Analysis, Function Allocation, Link & Communication Analysis
• Workload Analysis, Workspace Layout Assessment
• HMI Design Review, Usability Testing, Integrated HMI V&V
• Provide SME recommendations for modification‑specific documentation (design requirements, technical specs, HMI change papers, system design manuals, software requirements).
• Support installation and commissioning, including review of construction completion declarations and commissioning reports.
• Participate in walkdowns, AFS, SAFS, RTS, and Refurbishment Restart Control Hold Points (RCHP).
• Identify and resolve significant refurbishment HFE issues.
• Confirm HFE documents relevant for training and procedures are included in MEC reference document list.
• Support regulatory interface: status updates, input to correspondence, and inspection interviews.
• Perform aggregate HFE analysis to assess impacts on minimum staff complement for PRP modifications, supporting RCHP prerequisites.

• Must meet OPG’s Nuclear Design Engineering Qualification Program :
• Design Engineer of Human‑Machine Interfaces (QID 33685 or 45233)
• Duty area qualification (QID 7768)
• Demonstrated competency in CANDU-specific HFE design experience .
• Knowledge of NUREG‑0700 , NUREG‑0711, and OPG standards.
• Familiarity with ECC governance and engineering change processes.