Nuclear Radioactive Waste Management Expert
Nuclear Fuel Facilities Design
Thomas Thor Associates has a long-term, part-time, remote opening for a Nuclear Radioactive Waste Management Expert for a new technology nuclear reactor to be built in New Brunswick, CA.
It is a unique opportunity to share your Radwaste Management expertise and contribute to the design and development of the first Stable Salt Reactor, which is a simpler and smaller reactor than traditional reactors, making itless expensive to build and operate.
Additional details:
- Project Location: Saint John, New Brunswick
- Part-time: 50% to 80%
- Primarily remote work with occasional visits to Saint John, NB when necessary
- 12 months initial contract with possible 1-year renewal
Role description
You will be working with a team of engineers on designing a nuclear fuel facility and Stable Salt Reactor. You will lead the development of the waste management solution, and the interaction with R&D staff, suppliers, regulators, and customers.
Knowledge, Experience and Skills
- Identify waste streams from chemical or physical processes.
- Assessing acceptance criteria set by waste disposal organizations.
- Assess technologies that are required for storing, treating, transporting, and disposing the waste.
- Create solutions for managing waste forms such as salts and alloys.
- Develop safety cases to support licensing activities.
- Establish design requirements for the facilities from the waste management perspective.
- Work with research and development staff to develop the R&D plan.
- Interact with suppliers, customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Essential skills
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position; however, we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada (citizen/permanent resident).
- 10+ years of experience on nuclear facility design required.
- Experience in nuclear waste management or R&D required
- Knowledge of deep geological repository required.
Desired skills
- Experience on waste treatment design or R&D preferred.
- Knowledge of geology preferred.
- Working experience on Canadian nuclear regulations preferred.
Rate/Salary
A hourly rate will be discussed, according to availability and level of expertise.
I am a senior-level Technical Recruiter with 30+ years experience in successfully placing engineering, technical, professional & administrative personnel on temporary/contract, temp-to-hire, and direct hire positions at power plants, industrial & manufacturing facilities, engineering consulting firms, and professional services offices.
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