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Section Manager, Design Engineering (Mechanical)

Location:Oshawa/Oakville/ Hybrid

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Education Level:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Travel: Yes (approximately 10%)

Salary Range: $115,000/annual to $150,000/annual

LET'S ADVANCE TOGETHER

Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) is on a high-growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being an LEP employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is contributing to Ontario's success. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.Visit ourwebsiteto know more about our services.

JOB OVERVIEW

Laurentis is seeking a results-driven, ambitious, and strategic communications professional to join our team in the role ofSection Manager, Design Engineering (Mechanical). LEP's Operational strategy aims to pursue innovative commercial growth opportunities by providing medical isotopes and radio pharmaceuticals, nuclear sustainability solutions, engineering services, ageing management, commercial-grade dedication assessment, single-point vulnerability (SPV) assessments, and other services to the low-carbon energy industry.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Engineering, the successful candidate will utilize his/her managerial and leadership skills and experience for driving long-term sustainable revenue growth by strategically developing and delivering engineering solutions through the assigned staff to the nuclear industry worldwide. This includes fulfilling the role of a motivational, facilitative and technical leader/manager guiding/directing/supervising the team consisting of professionals experienced in different fields of engineering, performing technical work for internal and external customers. The incumbent is also expected to take responsibility/accountability of projects and engineering management-related tasks aligned with the strategic initiatives of the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to LEP's continued growth and success.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/JOB DUTIES

• Be responsible for providing technical advice/guidance/direction/supervision for systems/components design/analysis by associated engineering staff.
• Accountable for design and modifications of systems, equipment, and components, by associated discipline engineering staff.
• Collaboration with stakeholders including regulatory, operations, maintenance, projects staff supporting nuclear and non-nuclear systems and associated facilities and projects.
• Providing technical support for components stress analysis; medical isotopes related projects, developing Component, equipment, and Piping technical specifications/Programs; Configuration management, engineering design modifications and design basis control; Procurement Engineering; Analysis (structural, components, thermal hydraulics, CANDU Nuclear plants operational scenarios); engineering design following engineering processes under the Nuclear Management System.
• Carrying out managerial duties/accountabilities, which may be composed of professional and technical staff development/performance management. Requires performing this role in accordance with approved policies, procedures and standards while providing meaningful input to the business plan, formulation of department work programs, setting cost control targets and yearly performance objectives. Assigning tasks to design engineering staff, specifying the task execution parameters and setting deadlines for assignments, with appropriate monitoring.
• Acting as a coach and facilitator to create and sustain a positive and supportive team environment. Actively working with staff to empower them to attain optimal work performance with a high level of personal responsibility and self-management. Demonstrating openness and trust through the sharing of information and through establishing two-way team relationships, holding regular meetings with direct reports to discuss various subjects, including, safety, work plans, problems, and suggestions for improvement.
• Identifying training requirements required to perform tasks, and staff professional development, ensuring the training is relevant and evaluation measures are meaningful. Establish performance measures and carry out personal effectiveness appraisals and regular reviews. Make effective recommendations on staff selection and induction, taking appropriate and timely actions to deal with unsatisfactory performance, consistent with approved policies and procedures.
• Developing, reviewing, verifying, updating, modifying, and approving mechanical/ components designs, associated design documents and work schedules.
• Contributing to the development of job proposals and staffing strategies.
• Liaising with clients, vendors, contractors and other team members to ensure work is completed according to technical specifications.
• Communicating with other team members to project workload and resources.
• Author official documents including letters, reports, specifications, and design requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians
• Ability to lead design projects internally and externally and be responsible/accountable for technical accuracy of work being performed.
• Compliance to and improving existing engineering processes and procedures.
• Analyzing existing processes and leading improvement initiatives including self-assessments.
• Leading the engineering team to conduct research, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot equipment.
• Demonstrating competency during performance of duties and interaction with clients and others and appropriate escalation of issues for resolution.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8 years of professional engineering experience including design consisting of proven ability to guide and direct staff designing mechanical/ components (nuclear and non-nuclear) for nuclear power stations.
• Sound technical knowledge of designing, troubleshooting mechanical and components.
• Experience in the review/verification and certification of design, design reports, technical specifications, engineering calculations, piping/components sizing, performing design assessment/analysis, conceptual/preliminary/detailed engineering designs, CNSC code classification approvals, TSSA registration/reconciliation, process systems design including pressure boundary design, preparing design flowsheets, design manuals and other design documentation for nuclear and non-nuclear systems.
• Qualification to ASME Appendix XXIII, with extensive working knowledge and experience complying with CSA N285.0, ASME Section III (Class 1,2, 3, 4), CSA B51 (Class 6), ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.1, CSA N286.0, N286.1, N286.2, CSA N299 and ASME nuclear/non-nuclear QA programs preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and skills in software applications (Advanced Pressure Vessel, ANSYS, AutoCAD, AutoPipe etc. preferred)
• Experience in developing technical programs consisting of single point vulnerability (SPV), ageing management, equivalency assessments, and commercial grade dedication studies for mechanical and civil components and identifying their degradation mechanisms and remedial actions preferred.
• People-orientated with strong interpersonal skills, adept at building and maintaining positive, productive, and collaborative working relationships and partnerships externally and internally with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Experience in establishing credibility, confidence, and earning trust. A highly collaborative and effective leader/professional is required for this position.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Broad conceptual, diagnostic, and analytical skills; ability to reach well-grounded, independent conclusions and influence outcomes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, possess excellent oral and writing skills, and strong facilitation, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills. Ability to communicate clearly with a wide variety of people. Confident but approachable, a respected spokesperson in representing the corporate and business development function at LEP.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges. A strong drive and a high level of energy, commitment, and enthusiasm to take on complex and challenging situations in a dynamic organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment while effectively managing and adapting to multiple changing priorities.
• The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values and the LEP Code of Business Conduct.
• Licensed as a registered professional engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Able to clear security clearance for Ontario Power Generation.

WHY Laurentis Energy Partners?

Laurentis offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a fundamental value. Being a Laurentis employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to Ontario's success.

Here's why Laurentis Energy Partners might just be the ideal workplace for you:

• Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
• Fast-growing and dynamic working environment
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities
• If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of Energy, you will find the right fit at Laurentis.

Our promise to you:

• We care about the safety and well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
• A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
• Opportunities to stretch and develop in our diverse lines of business.
• Provide spaces for innovative thinking and solutions.
• Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
• We support employment equity and diversity.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Please submit your resume for consideration. Laurentis thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Laurentis values a fair, transparent, and human-centred recruitment process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making systems to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our Recruitment team to ensure a thorough, consistent, and equitable hiring process.

In compliance with record-keeping requirements, Laurentis must retain a record of all publicly advertised job postings and any associated applications for three (3) years after the posting is removed from public access. If you apply for this position, your application will be stored for 3 years.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Laurentis is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.

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