Mechanical Engineering Technologist

Posted 7 days ago

Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 64,400 to 80,500 per year

Job Description

Discover TRIUMF, Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology, both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines, from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate, inspire and educate, creating knowledge and opportunity for all.

TRIUMF's diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers, engineers, technicians, tradespeople, staff, and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence, as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives, we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.

The Mechanical Engineering Technologist provides engineering support for the design, construction, commissioning, and maintenance of various mechanical systems. This position will work primarily on the Institute of Advanced Medical Isotopes (IAMI). The incumbent will support the project by creating and performing functional system tests, designing mechanical system alterations to meet operational and project needs, and create standardized work instructions for maintenance.

The TRIUMF site is a complex, 24/7 operation with continuously changing high tech infrastructure. This position offers significant opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and unparalleled experience with high-tech infrastructure. Some remote work is possible with this position, however due to the nature of the position, the incumbent will primarily work on site.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Creating and performing functional mechanical system tests.
Designing mechanical infrastructure changes on cooling water systems, HVAC/DDC systems, and nuclear ventilation.
Maintaining construction deficiency logs, requests for warranty services, and commissioning updates.
Developing preventative maintenance programs to meet regulatory and asset health requirements.
Leads continuous improvement projects such as equipment standardization, producing work instructions, and safety initiatives.
Developing strategies for digital control systems.
Developing and reviewing design standards for use in existing and new mechanical systems
Turning user needs for additions/changes to systems into implementable requirements and designs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Professional level technical knowledge and skills related to mechanical systems.
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks, DraftSight).
Demonstrated experience commissioning mechanical systems.
Practical hands-on experience maintaining mechanical systems.
Experience with the design, operation, and maintenance of conventional HVAC, compressed air, water conditioning, and other mechanical systems.
Experience with, and understanding of, building control systems, and PLC controls.
Proven technical documentation skills.
Strong problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, attention to detail, and prioritization.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team.
Experience with nuclear ventilation and/or radioactive water systems is an asset.

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER:

The position requires the incumbent to be trained and designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker. Training will be provided by TRIUMF.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

A diploma in mechanical engineering technology or similar from a technical institute. At least 7 years of experience in a technical role, with several years working with mechanical systems.

Applicants must be legally able to work in Canada on a permanent basis (Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident).

Position type:

Permanent

Hours per week:

37.5Total Rewards

At TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.

Salary Range:

$64,400.00 - $80,500.00

Benefits Information:

TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, EAP, Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
Excellent Employee Pension Plan
Disability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D.
Generous time away
Maternity and paternity leaves and top-ups

As a requirement of this position, the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code. TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.

Application closing date:October 11, 2024

Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.

Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.

https://www.discoverourlab.triumf.ca

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Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Contact information:
Email: recruiting@triumf.ca
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791

4004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3

TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.

About TRIUMF

TRIUMF is Canada’s particle accelerator centre. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, including next-generation batteries and medical isotopes, TRIUMF is pushing the frontiers in research to advance science, medicine, and business.