Senior Analyst/Engineer - Psa And Risk Assessment

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Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.
Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.
Position: Senior Analyst/Engineer - PSA and Risk Assessment
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: 393 University Avenue, Toronto/ 940 Brock Road, Pickering
Department: Nuclear Safety & Licensing
Reports to: Manager, Risk Assessment
Number Required: 2
Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.
What We OfferAt Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
Purpose:
The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
Growth:
To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
Innovation
: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
Diversity
: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
Total Compensation
: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.
Accountabilities: How You Will Make an ImpactProvide nuclear safety and licensing support to clients in the nuclear sector in the area of Probabilistic Safety Assessment (PSA) under the Risk Management Directorate. General accountabilities include:
Assist in the development, modification, and/or review of PSA-related products such as fault trees, event trees, unavailability models, EOOS models, MAAP analysis and risk assessment reports.
Act as consultant providing Probabilistic Safety Assessment services to external customers.
Provide operational and programmatic risk and reliability support to nuclear utilities.
Assist as necessary with project management activities.
Assist in developing business proposals for new PSA-related work, including estimates of costs, scheduling, and resource management.
Assist the Department Manager/General Manager in developing strategies and plans to respond to customers’ problems.
Keep informed on the latest issues and industry developments in the area of PSA.
What You Need to Succeed
Requires advanced knowledge of the theory, principles, and practices associated with science and engineering disciplines normally acquired in a 4-year university education. Knowledge and work experience of Probabilistic Risk Assessment techniques and Risk Management applications.
Good working knowledge of CANDU nuclear power plant design and operation would be an asset.
Good working knowledge of reactor safety and licensing principles.
Familiarity with Canadian regulatory requirements.
Practical working knowledge of PSA-related codes.
Familiarity with the CSA N286 series of Quality Assurance Standards.
Practical knowledge and experience in project management methodologies and tools.
P.Eng. or eligibility for licensure in Canada is a strong asset.
A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in PSA/risk management work, nuclear station engineering or project management of nuclear safety station support work
Strong customer orientation and commitment to Kinectrics and Business Unit goals.
Ability to work in a project driven environment with the capability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and deliver within project constraints (time, cost, quality).
Demonstrated high level of initiative to propose and implement new business ideas in the area of PSA.
Ability to identify potential benefits to nuclear operations from the use of PRAs.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
Strong attention to detail and quality assurance requirements.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and a demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of clients.
Proven computer skills with a variety of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Passport.
Hard working and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC).
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.
Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Kinectrics may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening of applications. All applications are also reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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