GE Vernova
Lead Civil Licensing Specialist
GE Vernova, Markham, ON
Job Description Summary
The Lead Civil Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, based in Canada, will complete various technical licensing work scopes in Canada, including new reactor licensing for the BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Project, operating fleet licensing support, customer plant support on GE Hitachi (GEH) / Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) nuclear methods, and working with GEH / GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects in the areas of civil engineering works and structures.
Job Description
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Eligibility Requirements
Work two days onsite a week in GEH office in Markham, ON
Desired Characteristics
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
The Lead Civil Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, based in Canada, will complete various technical licensing work scopes in Canada, including new reactor licensing for the BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Project, operating fleet licensing support, customer plant support on GE Hitachi (GEH) / Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) nuclear methods, and working with GEH / GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects in the areas of civil engineering works and structures.
Job Description
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- As the Lead Civil Licensing Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, you will perform the following for GEH reactors to be deployed in Canada:
- Participate under the direction of the Canadian Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, in task associated with the nuclear regulatory review process with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) applicable to civil structures (foundations, reactor building and other civil structures).
- Support preparation and submittal of Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report (POSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) documentation, and other licence application documentation for BWRX-300 licence application activities in accordance with CNSC regulatory requirements and guidelines and with input from the GEH BWRX-300 Project Team.
- Support preparation and conduct of technical and licensing presentations to CNSC staff regarding BWRX-300 licence applications and Coordinate and prepare licensing reports including preparation of responses to the customer or regulator
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years related professional work experience OR Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience performing or providing input into nuclear safety evaluations applicable to civil structures at nuclear power plants, including experience in CNSC regulatory documents, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards, and the National Building Code of Canada (NBCC).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience involving complex projects, and providing regulatory guidance and feedback to support those projects
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in general seismic design requirements for nuclear power plants and structural design or analysis of civil work and structures which include foundations, reactor building and other structures (ex., control buildings or radwaste buildings).
Eligibility Requirements
Work two days onsite a week in GEH office in Markham, ON
Desired Characteristics
- 7 or more years of experience with Canada nuclear requirements and guidance and on-site nuclear reactor experience.
- Management experience in Regulatory Affairs or large engineering projects
- Civil Engineering Experience and experience applicable to BWR containment
- Working knowledge of boiling water reactor (BWR) systems, fuel, or operations, with specific experience with Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) or Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) engineering or licensing desired
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with nuclear regulators
- Experience working with nuclear industry group and international licensing experience
- Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company/represents the company well at all opportunities
- Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities
- Assess potential impacts of regulatory landscape on business and customers
- Strong business and financial acumen
- Ability to work effectively with technical leaders
GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy's List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A, which includes Canada and can be found here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.
You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.
Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes