Chemist

Your role

Perform and lead chemistry and corrosion related engineering work in support of nuclear power plant projects and prepare technical documentation in accordance with AtkinsRéalis/Candu Energy QA programs, applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements:

• Lead or support improvements to materials and manufacturing processes through chemistry and corrosion considerations.
• Establish and develop chemistry specifications, operating limits, and monitoring strategies for nuclear power plant systems to prevent component degradation and support safe plant operation.
• Independently assess chemistry impacts on materials, manufacturing processes, plant systems, and component performance.
• Conduct and support corrosion assessments for metallic and non-metallic materials used in nuclear systems, structures, components, and tooling.
• Evaluate degradation mechanisms including general corrosion, pitting, crevice corrosion, galvanic corrosion, flow accelerated corrosion, and environmentally assisted cracking.
• Support and lead selected failure investigations and root cause analyses related to chemistry and corrosion issues.
• Lead or support material degradation, corrosion, and chemistry testing programs, including coordination with internal and external laboratories.
• Analyze plant operating data, chemistry data, inspection results, and laboratory test data using statistical and engineering methods.
• Support material selection and qualification activities for new builds, refurbishment projects, and operating stations.
• Incorporate R&D results and products, in the areas of chemistry, corrosion, and material behaviours, into the CANDU systems and new reactor designs.
• Provide technical support related to cleanliness, corrosion protection, preservation, handling, and inspection requirements during manufacturing of nuclear components (steam generators, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, piping).
• Interface directly with clients, suppliers, fabricators, testing laboratories, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to execute engineering work and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and review work to support collaboration with laboratories, clients, and external organizations.
• Review technical reports, calculations, and assessments prepared by junior staff for technical accuracy, quality, and completeness.
• Support proposal preparation, technical presentations, and business development activities when required.
• Perform complex assignments independently with minimal supervision and identify appropriate technical solutions to engineering challenges.
• Expectation for completed work is for it to be generally accepted as technically accurate and in compliance with policies and procedures and is reviewed for soundness of judgement and feasibility.