Team Lead, Nuclear Services

ATS Automation•Cambridge, ON

73d•$48 - $66

About The Position

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world. At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. Job DescriptionJob Details Total Compensation & Benefits: Pay Rate: posting min $48.08 - 66.12 Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus Stock Purchase Plan 3 Weeks Vacation Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.) Employee Development Programs MAJOR DUTIES: The Nuclear Service Team Lead is responsible for leading teams through the technical execution of Nuclear Service projects. They will support teams both at ATS and in the field, focusing on excellence in maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical expertise. A suitable candidate must be knowledgeable in CANDU plant operations, automated nuclear tooling design, nuclear site work requirements, and nuclear automation programming principles. Specialized nuclear tooling includes systems such as: Reactor inspection and maintenance tools and delivery systems Reactor refurbishment tooling Reactor Single Fuel Channel Replacement (SFCR) tooling Segmentation and volume reduction systems Fuel Handling systems

Requirements

Required to be a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW) due to reactor vault work and handling contaminated tooling at CNSC-licensed facilities.
Security clearances from Bruce Power, OPG, and/or CNL are required for short-term assignments at their CNSC-licensed sites.
Engineering degree or post-secondary technology degree/diploma in mechanical technology, mechatronics, robotics, controls, industrial or manufacturing engineering, or equivalent.
Experience in assembly, testing, and commissioning of automated nuclear tooling.
Working knowledge of nuclear quality systems, codes, and standards (CSA N285, CSA Z299, CSA N299).
High proficiency in computer software applications, including Microsoft Office, PLM software, SolidWorks, SCADA
Strong verbal and written communication skills, leadership, and customer-facing behavior

Nice To Haves

Project engineering, electro-mechanical analysis, and project management experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Perform engineering calculations with respect to strength of materials, speeds, torque, temperature, pressure, force, etc. as related to machine and tool designs.
Analyze designs and systems for compliance with applicable standards
Review drawings for accuracy, material selection, machining techniques, finishes, hardness, and welds.
Understand electrical and mechanical assembly best practices for nuclear tooling.
Interpret specifications, drawings, manuals, and 3D models to plan sequences of operations, determine test parameters, and identify required testing equipment.
Verify dimensions and alignment of test setups using instruments such as laser distance measurement and 3D modeling. Configure test setups according to customer specifications.
Assist toolmakers, electricians, programmers, and designers in debugging, integrating, and testing systems.
Support data collection and analysis of test results to draw conclusions about tooling status
Responding to and reporting incidents and accidents in accordance with ATS, the Client’s and the licensed facility’s Procedures
Strictly follow CSA N285/NQA Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures
Demonstrate leadership and hold team members accountable in Health, Safety and Environment compliance
Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and used effectively.
Liaise with customers, engineering staff, and suppliers to obtain technical information and specifications.
Communicate and summarize detailed technical information pertaining to tooling status and troubleshooting
Work with customer and supporting organizations to develop plans and execute emergent work.
Communicate time estimates and resource requirements on design tasks to leadership.
Coordinate activities and schedules with licensed facility owner/operator
Develop, review, and deliver Nuclear Service team training material
Prepare Daily Work Plans and Pre-Job Briefings, including Safety issues
Monitor, observe, and assess maintenance work activities
Ensure teams accurately transfer pertinent work task information into management systems & logs
Establish required resources for supporting projects. Review project schedules on a timely basis to ensure the projects are completed on time and take corrective action, coordinating with other departments as required.
Assess workload, assign leads and team members to projects and oversee task completion according to specific deadlines and project schedules.
Encourage and mentor direct employees to ensure that departmental morale and efficiency are maintained at the highest level.
Support employee training by analyzing needs and facilitating arrangements.
Based on business goals and annual growth, support the Manager, Nuclear Service in establishing resource requirements, skills, and organizational needs that will sustain adequate capacity and leadership within the team.
Provide expertise for projects progressing through the manufacturing and system installation, execution, and maintenance stages to overcome and correct problems and technical difficulties.
Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Provide subject matter expertise within agreed-upon timeframes to Sales and Applications in the quotation process.
When called upon to provide subject matter expertise, maintain overall customer satisfaction by anticipating and preventing issues before they become customer concerns and by optimizing the use of resources.
Operate with key technical personnel at the customer site to position ATS as a key to their success and to influence subsequent buying decisions.
Monitor and report on internal customer satisfaction data.