Senior PSA (Probabilistic Safety) Analyst in Mississauga

AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups, providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry for more than 60 years. The department of Probabilistic Safety Analysis at AtkinsRéalis (Candu Energy) is engaged in probabilistic safety analysis (PSA) in support of existing and new CANDU Nuclear Power Plants both domestically and internationally.

The incumbent will work with other junior and senior staff to develop and apply advanced analysis methodologies to perform PSAs and other PSA related safety analyses for existing, refurbishment, and new build. These include issues related to hazard identification, Level 1 PSA, Level 2 PSA, Level 3 PSA, seismic, flood and/or fire safety assessments, failure mode and effect analyses, and internal and external events.

Your role:

• Responsible for probabilistic safety assessments of plant systems, especially in the area of internal events, shutdown, internal fire, internal flood, and seismic events as well as other external hazards.
• Conducting reliability systems assessments (process and safety), especially safety systems (e.g., emergency core cooling, containment), balance of plant, and plant operation and safety related systems.
• Interfacing with clients/projects to assess operational and safety issues and advising on potential solutions.
• Preparing and/or reviewing work proposals for internal and external clients.
• Developing risk monitor and generation risk assessments.
• Knowledge of PSA methodologies, codes, and standards (e.g., Canadian, US, IAEA).
• Developing, planning, scheduling, conducting, or coordinating detailed phases of the analysis work for a project of large scope.
• Proposing/developing approaches to be used on safety analysis tasks.
• Supervising the work of staff in a multi-discipline setting, providing technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers and technical employees ensuring work is performed consistent with project requirements.
• Providing positive reinforcement and acting proactively to encourage positive relationships and teamwork.

About you:

• A relevant Engineering degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the CANDU design, including both NSP (especially safety systems) and BOP.
• Broad knowledge of system operation, plant response, and understanding of underlying reliability principles.
• Able to work closely and effectively with clients in a client/consultant relationship.
• Proficient in CAFTA suite of computer codes, CFAST and/or RiskSpectrum an asset.
• Proven leadership skills, providing technical guidance to assist and supervise analysts with good communication skills.
• Experience in licensing activities would also be an asset.
• Understanding of light water reactor design and PSAs an asset.
• Ability to work to budget and schedule. Must be willing to travel occasionally to participate in walkdowns, meetings, and workshops.
• Eligible for nuclear energy worker (NEW).

Rewards & benefits:

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial, and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. Take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

About AtkinsRéalis:

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