Senior Technical Engineer/Officer

• Design and implement changes to human machine interfaces of significant complexity using a range of recognised engineering methods and data, primarily in the cognitive domain; provide expertise and guidance on human machine interface analysis methods, design methods, and equipment selection;
• Prepare and conduct walkthroughs, user groups, structured interviews, and simulator exercises as necessary to collect data, verify, and validate human machine design interfaces; provide guidance on the resolution of human machine interface licensing issues;
• Dissemination of relevant technical knowledge through development of internal standards and design guides;
• Contribute to a number of projects at a given time, including HFE design guidance and services, as well as providing oversight of HFE services provided by vendors.
• Act as a HFE stakeholder in the Engineering Change Control (ECC) process for modifications and work collaboratively with Projects and other stakeholder departments and vendors when required.
• Meet with and correspond with Nuclear regulatory agencies; prepare Human Factors Engineering program plans and Human Factors Engineering Summary reports; conduct and document function and task analyses and user trials, HFE verification and validation activities.
• Maintenance of OPG HFE program documents and design guides; preparation of estimates to complete various HFE activities; initiate, prepare, and issue all required design documentation; support engineering acceptance of modification turnovers.
• Provide ECC control guidance, provide active support to field issues and Field Initiated Changes, and facilitate a positive outcome with EMP vendors.
• Understand impacts on cost and schedule and provide support to minimize impacts driving projects; gather input from stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure project requirements are captured and detailed in the project documents; maintain process compliance during project execution.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Human Factors, Engineering Psychology (or other relevant Engineering discipline)
• Minimum 4 years cumulative experience related to the Human Factors aspects of workplace design (design, development, and test and evaluation)
• Knowledge of human perceptual, cognitive, and physical characteristics as they apply to human performance in an industrial setting. This includes but is not limited to display design, annunciation, workplace layout, panel design, training and procedures; demonstrated ability to selectively apply human factors design tools (such as system analysis, task analysis, network analysis) to specific goals within the design process.
• Demonstrated ability to carry a human machine interface design from concept through to implementation. This includes the ability to interpret engineering drawings, complex control logic and procedures.
• Good general understanding of nuclear power plant design and operation including instrumentation, monitoring, diagnostic, and control systems; good understanding of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to I&C in the nuclear environment.
• Experience and ability as a team player to understand and manage the interrelationships of various internal and external groups in order to facilitate objectives and ensure projects satisfy stakeholder requirements; proven track record on delivering results; strong written and verbal communication skills and must be comfortable leading meetings and giving presentations.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, challenging work environment where showing initiative and self-motivation are assets;
• Strong in understanding, executing, and following governance and procedures with a questioning and analytical attitude/approach under minimum required supervision.
• Candidate must be a fully licensed engineer in the province of Ontario, or be eligible to be licensed in the Province of Ontario

Ontario Power Generation