Technical Manager, Modularization and Constructability

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada’s largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.

The Technical Manager is a member of the Project Management Team (PMT) on the CANDU MONARK Project, responsible for coordinating the implementation of the module program within engineering, inclusive of interfacing with all stakeholders. The Technical Manager will report functionally to the Director, Process and Civil Engineering, and daily to the project Technical Director.

• Contributing to the modularization strategy.
• Coordinating the implementation of the modularization program within engineering by actively participating in the modularization planning process, inclusive of establishing Work Breakdown Structures, Engineering and Procurement Planning, Contracts Management, Materials Management Planning, Logistics Planning, and Modularization Execution Planning.
• Validating that modularization concepts can be accommodated while fully meeting project specifications, local codes and regulations, and applicable standards.
• Ensuring that modules are designed and optimized by defining the engineering work processes that fully support the modularization approach.
• Ensuring the sequence of engineering deliverables supports the modularization program.
• Interfacing with all stakeholders, including Engineering peers, Design / Modelling, Procurement, Construction representatives, and prospective Module Fabricators, to ensure modules are designed to be constructable, operable, maintainable, and safe for transport and installation.
• Removing barriers that could impact safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.
• Maintaining a module tracking tool and reporting on progress.

The Technical Manager will oversee the work of 5 to 10 engineering staff. Supervisory responsibilities include:

• Fostering a positive team environment where good performance is recognized and celebrated.
• Coaching for improved performance.
• Performing administrative tasks, e.g., timesheet approvals, vacation approvals.
• Supporting the Functional Management team (as requested) with:
• Recruitment of new staff
• Performance feedback and performance enhancement
• Goal Setting
• Training and Qualifications Management

Because we offer:

• The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
• An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
• A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
• A work environment focused on health and safety.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Nuclear Engineering from an accredited University.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, or eligible within six (6) months of hire.
• Experience managing engineering work with significant interfacing requirements with all engineering teams (Process / Systems, Mechanical, Civil / Structural, Electrical/I&C, and Process Control), Procurement, Quality Assurance, Contracts, and Construction.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System (CSA N286), and quality standards (CSA N299).
• Working knowledge of/experience with the ASME III, CSA B51 standard, ASME B31.1 codes and other applicable standards or regulatory guides.
• Experience delivering a modularization program in a heavy industry project environment.
• Commercial acumen, with experience in…