Define, implement, and continuously improve discipline-specific standards, procedures, design guides, and best practices.
Oversee the governance and oversight function, ensuring independence from daily operations and fostering a culture of constructive challenge and evidence-based decision-making.
Define and maintain the capabilities to be a CANDU OEM.
Fleet-wide strategy for the plant control system architecture across refurbishment/new build/digital upgrades.
Lead the discipline’s interface to the organization’s cyber program and ensure designs implement CSA N290.7:21 Defensive Cyber Security Architecture.
Drive process and regulatory compliance, ensuring quality and continuous improvement across all projects.
Act as the escalation point for technical issues and disputes, resolving them collaboratively with project leadership.
Capture, share, and utilize engineering knowledge across the organization, incorporating lessons learned and best practices.
Lead a team of Discipline Managers.
Mentor, coach, and develop engineering staff, fostering knowledge transfer and a collaborative technical community.
Interface with senior executives, project partners, and external stakeholders to ensure effective engineering support.

Engineering or technical degree from a recognized university; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 15 years of instrumentation & control engineering experience
Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registration with PEO or equivalent required
Experience leading significant engineering departments and multi-disciplinary teams
Experience with SCADA / PLC / DCS platforms
Extensive knowledge of INPO/WANO fundamentals, nuclear safety practices, and regulatory requirements
Experience with system & software qualification processes, experience with N290.14 considered an asset
Experience working throughout various stages of complex engineering projects from conception to commissioning
Experience collaborating with supply chain professionals and building supply chain strategies
Meaningful experience working at project site, experience at a commercial nuclear power plant considered an asset
Advanced capabilities in process improvement, equipment reliability, and operational excellence
Visionary, results-oriented, and highly motivated leader.
Strong business acumen, technical expertise, and people management skills.
Excellent communicator, negotiator, and influencer.
Ability to drive change, enhance productivity, and deliver results in a complex, regulated environment.
Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Senior Director, Plant Control Systems

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