Jr. Series Lead

AtkinsRéalis•Pickering, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Series Lead is charged with the planning of the work for an entire series. They are accountable to assure that the series is planned and that the technical and process requirements are well understood and documented by construction. They are a person of significant experience who has done the work in their series before. They report to the Integration Manager for the purposes of their function and the applicable Area Manager directly for day-to-day activities and scope planning. The Series Leads are responsible for planning the series and specifically defined scopes of work. These normally encompass large numbers of Comprehensive Work Packages. They assure that the CWPs being developed and marshalled by the Project Coordinators and Field Engineers meet all design and technical requirements but be as simple and executable as possible. They assure that all work is planned and that it is executable in the field. Prepare/ Verify Workplans in cooperation with construction leads. Ensure tasks are scheduled for Owner support as required. Ensure TCR/ MOU and supporting documentation is in place to support modification install. They assure that all of the Construction, Inspection and Test Plans (CITPs) in a series meet all design and technical requirements but are understandable by construction field leadership. Ensure compliance with all requirements for fabrication, installation, construction of modifications including those in CSA N286.3 and CAN/CSA-N285.06. They are tasked with collaborating with engineering and construction to assure that the linkage between design, constructability, and execution sustains. They assure that documentation and QA/QC execution and RTS efforts are carefully maintained. Oversee the execution of CITPs and work sequencing. They are the closest to the front line that has responsibilities for look ahead and planning around look ahead processes. They ask for and assure that all QA/QC resources are available to support Project Execution. Identify, report, and secure approval for deviations from the design documents as they occur and before release to construction. Their planning should help support the CSS as they direct construction activities that should be performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs, and applicable procedures. Maintain high standards related to final product quality and to consistently require conformance from both staff and subcontractors. Work within the established budget for all assigned resources ensuring that sufficient staff is available to support the assigned work. Identify and assist in disposition of variances from budgets. Participating in assessing and delivering training needs. Accountable for technical support, leadership, production targets and success of assigned RFR Scope. Provide technical strategic support and advice on shift. They are often a place where technical issues begin to be escalated. They are often the first line of escalation. They are to escalate to the Area Manager. They are tasked with collaborating with engineering and construction to assure that the linkage between design, constructability, and execution sustains. Provide and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between field trades and design engineers for problem resolution and information flow. Establish and maintain interfaces with other internal groups, subcontractors and suppliers supporting the project. Accountable for technical support, leadership, production targets and success of assigned RFR Scope.

Requirements

Engineering Degree or Engineering Technology diploma.
3+ years of experience with nuclear engineering, modification, maintenance and construction projects.
Sound knowledge of engineering principles and process associated with nuclear generation facilities.
Construction Work Package assembly experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OPG work and configuration management systems (Passport/Asset Suite).
Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and I&C systems specific to Retube and Feeder Replacement.
Experience with Containment Isolations, Retube and Feeder Replacement, or Single Fuel Channel Replacement.

Responsibilities

Plan the series and specifically defined scopes of work, normally encompassing large numbers of Comprehensive Work Packages.
Assure that CWPs meet all design and technical requirements but are as simple and executable as possible.
Assure that all work is planned and executable in the field.
Prepare/ Verify Workplans in cooperation with construction leads.
Ensure tasks are scheduled for Owner support as required.
Ensure TCR/ MOU and supporting documentation is in place to support modification install.
Assure that all Construction, Inspection and Test Plans (CITPs) meet all design and technical requirements but are understandable by construction field leadership.
Ensure compliance with all requirements for fabrication, installation, construction of modifications including those in CSA N286.3 and CAN/CSA-N285.06.
Collaborate with engineering and construction to assure that the linkage between design, constructability, and execution sustains.
Assure that documentation and QA/QC execution and RTS efforts are carefully maintained.
Oversee the execution of CITPs and work sequencing.
Be responsible for look ahead and planning around look ahead processes.
Ask for and assure that all QA/QC resources are available to support Project Execution.
Identify, report, and secure approval for deviations from the design documents as they occur and before release to construction.
Maintain high standards related to final product quality and consistently require conformance from both staff and subcontractors.
Work within the established budget for all assigned resources ensuring sufficient staff is available.
Identify and assist in disposition of variances from budgets.
Participate in assessing and delivering training needs.
Provide technical support, leadership, production targets and success of assigned RFR Scope.
Provide technical strategic support and advice on shift.
Escalate technical issues to the Area Manager.
Provide and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between field trades and design engineers for problem resolution and information flow.
Establish and maintain interfaces with other internal groups, subcontractors and suppliers supporting the project.