Human Factors Designer/ Engineer

Why join us?
SNC-Lavalin provides cutting-edge engineering, procurement, construction and financing solutions to projects in more than 100 countries around the world. From the Canadian Arctic to the Southern African region and Australasia, our multicultural workforce is driven by a fierce pride in their work and a pioneering vision.
SNC-Lavalin is truly a global leader in its field and has been chosen to design and build some of the most prestigious projects in the world.
We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology and to apply our extensive knowledge to service the BWR/PWR market. Our expertise includes: Nuclear Steam Plant (NSP) engineering, Balance of Plant (BOP) engineering, Plant Life Management and Extension, Retube Tooling Systems, Inspection and Maintenance Services, Steam Generator Replacement, Plant Equipment Refurbishment and Retrofits.
As a new member of the NSP Control Centre engineering department, you will involved with a variety of exciting projects supporting the design and modifications for Candu and other Nuclear power plants.
How will you contribute to the team?
This position is for a professional who is self-motivated and willing to continue to further develop his/her career with experience in nuclear field.
A Senior Human Factors Engineer/Designer (HFE) is required to provide specialized human factors and cognitive science analysis, design and evaluation services to projects involving new designs and/or enhancements to CANDU Plants.
Responsibilities
To perform this role successfully, the candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following
Duties will be carried out independently and can also include occasional supervision of junior team members.

• Participate in discussions with facility design engineers, CANDU utility staff.
• Preparation of the human factors engineering program plans, summary report, V&V plan, and design guides and procedures.
• Co-ordinate HF work scope for major projects including definition of work scope, communicating client requirements, monitoring and reporting progress.
• Execute human factors verification and validation activities.
• Provide support to plant facility system design engineers to integrate human factors into design modifications for new projects.
• Perform specialized technical reviews (in the area of Human Factors) for project documentation to ensure Human factors scope is adequately addressed.
• Perform and document human factors analyses e.g., function and task analyses.
• Perform engineering work following SNC-Lavalin/Candu Energy procedures and QA programs, and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform control centre design activities such as prepare Design Guides, prepare specifications for Human System Interface (HSI), preparation of detailed drawings (e.g. nameplate details) for control panels, work with vendors to ensure compliance with procedures and standard design, etc.
• Interface with various engineering disciplines, suppliers, and other areas of the company.
• Development of computerized displays and conventional panel human-system interfaces e.g., meters and control devices.
• Manage assigned work effectively, including prioritizing, executing, managing schedule and budget, and reporting, to meet project goals.

What will you contribute?

• Relevant Honours degree from an university of recognized standing in engineering, psychology or computer science, specializing in human factors (e.g., course work in human factors methods, perception/cognition, statistical analysis of behavioral data, workspace/equipment layout, human-computer interaction) or equivalent.
• 7-10 years experience in the application of human factors to engineering design and development processes in process control or related industries, experience in the Nuclear industry is preferred; and a Master’s degree in Human Factors would be desirable.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Preference for eligibility to be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario.
• Willing to become a Nuclear Energy Worker (NEW).
• Demonstrate excellent technical skills and problem-solving capabilities, and be able to seek practical solutions to human factors problems in design and operation (e.g., procedures).

What We Offer At SNC-Lavalin
At SNC-Lavalin, you will enjoy competitive compensation, a safe and healthy work environment, and a full range of benefits (ie.: group insurance, retirement savings plan, share purchase plan, continuing education program, etc.).
You think that a career in our team could match your profile, submit your application online now!

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