Job Description

Total Resourcing Ltd are looking for an experienced Licensed Nuclear Operator to bridge the gap between active plant operations and the refurbishment project team. In this role, you will apply your control room expertise to support outage planning, permit strategies, and safety coordination during this critical overhaul.

You will act as a leader and mentor, ensuring that safety remains the top priority while driving complex refurbishment schedules.

Professional Experience & Qualifications

• Licensing: currently licensed (or previously licensed) as a Control Room Operator (CRO) or Shift Supervisor.
• Outage Expertise: demonstrated experience in planned outage preparation and execution at CNE (specifically in operations roles such as Major Work Co-ordinator, Permit preparation, or Work Plan execution).
• Refurbishment Experience: Prior experience in CANDU Refurbishment or Major Component Replacement (MCR) projects (e.g., Retube/Feeder Replacement, Steam Generator Replacement) is highly desirable.
• System Knowledge: Expert-level understanding of the SNN/CNE management system and organizational processes.
• Language: Fluency in English is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities (What You Will Do)

• Operational Leadership: Define high standards for the team and provide leadership for both day-to-day operations and long-term project activities.
• Safety & Risk Management: Always prioritize safety when managing scope, cost, and schedule. Promptly communicate any safety or production risks to supervision.
• Problem Solving: Solve operational problems decisively and within authority limits. Engage the team to analyze data and implement the best technical solutions.
• Mentorship: Develop staff capabilities, mentor junior team members, and coach employees/contractors if behaviors fall below standards.
• Delegation: Effectively delegate tasks based on individual competencies, ensuring team members take ownership of their specific objectives.

Core Competencies (How You Work)

• Planning & Prioritization: You can set realistic, measurable objectives and accurately estimate the duration and difficulty of complex nuclear activities.
• Team Collaboration: You share achievements with the team to foster a culture of appreciation. You are skilled at using tact and diplomacy to diffuse tense situations.
• Communication: You possess strong collaboration skills and can work across departments to improve overall team performance.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess a valid Nuclear Operator License recognized by the appropriate regulatory body.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nuclear operations, preferably with Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR).
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety protocols, radiation protection, and emergency response procedures.
• Experience with plant control systems and operations within a nuclear environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in computer-based systems for monitoring and control of plant operations.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and professional development to maintain licensing requirements.

Benefits

Why Join Us

• Be part of Europe’s nuclear energy future.

• Work on innovative and impactful projects.

• Flexible work arrangements tailored to your location and availability.

• Competitive compensation packages and opportunities for career growth.