Director – Standpipes Bunkers and Waste Retrieval Systems

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The Standpipes Bunkers and Waste Retrieval Systems (SBWRS) Project is the first of its kind application to Intermediate Level Waste (ILW) removal from in-ground standpipes and concrete bunkers from the Whiteshell (WL) site. The project includes waste removal from 171 in-ground standpipes and 7 ILW storage bunkers that are both buried and partially exposed. The project will be remotely operated using equipment for waste removal, characterization, packaging, and shipment for ultimate interim disposal at the Chalk River Site in Ontario. The project is comprised of 16 subcontracted fabricators (in the Greater Toronto Area) and other service providers, all providing equipment, materials or services for the work. The equipment is currently in its final assembly and factory acceptance testing stage. It will transition into an integrated system operability testing phase (ISOT). ISOT will fully assemble all major systems and components and undergo a complete set of testing and commissioning steps prior to its disassembly and shipment to the WL site. From there, the project will enter into a joint venture with the prime fabricator, construction firm, and CNL to perform the waste removal operations at the WL site. The project also includes all site preparation-related activities at the WL site to receive the removal equipment. The project schedule is on the WL site critical path and has a duration from current date to 2027.

The Director of ILW Waste Removal with the Standpipes, Bunkers and Waste Retrieval Systems is accountable for the management cost, schedule, scope and technical performance of the project. They will provide oversight and leadership to all functions. They will provide detailed reporting and communication on project status, with an emphasis on timely identification and resolution of issues and correcting variances to plans. They will oversee the management of the joint venture contracts, as well as the CNL operations required to support the project. This position is hands-on, and has an emphasis on developing strategies that will be implemented to achieve goals and objectives of the project.

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) employees perform all duties in accordance with established health and safety and regulations/guidelines, policies and procedures (i.e. utilizing personal protective equipment as per safe work procedures). Notifies management or supervisor of all occurrences, injuries, illnesses or safety and health concerns which are likely to harm themselves, their co-workers or any other on the premises in a timely manner and in accordance with established reporting requirements.

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