Valve & Actuator Specialist – Bruce Power

Location: Bruce Power Site (Tiverton, ON)
Contract Duration: 1-year contract to start, with potential extension to December 2026
Work Schedule: Ideally 5 days/week onsite; hybrid option (minimum 3 days/week onsite) may be considered
Relocation: Required or candidate must be local to the Bruce Power site
Industry: Nuclear Energy

Position Summary:

Bruce Power is seeking a technically experienced Valve & Actuator Specialist to support the replacement of obsolete valve and actuator systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in valve and actuator design, preferably within the nuclear industry. This position will serve as an extension of the Component Engineering team and provide comprehensive engineering support across multiple departments and functions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Obsolete Valve and Actuator Replacement Projects

• Coordinate and prioritize engineering projects related to valve and actuator replacement.

• Conduct valve application reviews and actuator sizing evaluations.

• Collaborate with vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate replacement options.

• Support Supply Chain with technical evaluations of vendor quotations and documentation.

• Perform field walkdowns to assess installation conditions and spatial constraints.

• Work closely with Valve Component Engineering to select appropriate replacement components and verify sizing.

• Provide input to and review engineering changes, including drawings, installation instructions, commissioning plans, and change papers.

• Liaise with Plant Maintenance for planning and installation of components.

• Offer field engineering support during installation, diagnostic testing, and final commissioning.

2. Valve Packing Training Updates and Delivery

• Review and update Valve Packing Specification and training requirements.

• Revise Valve Packing training materials with input from qualified engineering and maintenance personnel.

• Deliver updated training sessions to at least one class of Engineering and Maintenance staff.

3. SealPro Software Implementation

• Coordinate with IT to facilitate testing and migration of data from PAGASIS to SealPro.

• Support training and turnover of SealPro software to Valve Engineering and Maintenance teams.

4. KVAP Software Implementation

• Coordinate with IT to manage testing and migration of valve calculation data from ACE to the new Kalsi Engineering KVAP platform.

• Provide training and ensure successful handover of KVAP software to Engineering and Maintenance personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.

• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience, with a focus on valve and actuator design.

• Experience in the nuclear industry strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in technical liaison across engineering, maintenance, supply chain, and vendors.

• Familiarity with valve sizing tools, diagnostic testing, and commissioning processes.

• Strong understanding of valve packing systems and training development.

• Experience implementing engineering software tools (SealPro, KVAP or similar) is an asset.

• P.Eng. designation in Ontario is an asset but not mandatory.