Millwright

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Millwright to join their team at Whiteshell Laboratories. In this role, you will be responsible for providing mechanical trades services, ensuring the smooth operation of industrial equipment, and maintaining safety standards. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, this position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment that values your contributions. Enjoy a compressed work week and a comprehensive rewards package that supports your work-life balance while contributing to the advancement of clean energy solutions. If you're passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Compressed workweek

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate and a qualified Millwright with Red Seal.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems to ensure safe operation.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Millwright apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

Are you looking for a role where you will provide mechanical trades services by troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and fabricating mechanical equipment and repairing, modifying, and installing new or existing structures? If so, our Whiteshell Laboratories (WL) site is looking for a Millwright to support the day-to-day operation of CNL industrial equipment and ensure customer commitments are met. Apply today!

What will you be doing!

• Performing tasks based on the Red Seal Occupational Analysis.
• Performing routine and non-routine preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure consistent and safe operation of CNL mechanical equipment. (Eg. Pumps, compressors, various types of precision machining equipment, gear boxes, hydraulic units).
• Troubleshooting mechanical equipment to ensure safe operation and continuity of production.
• Reading and interpreting drawings, work packages and reference materials to ensure that the scope of a given job is fully understood.
• Ensuring that all aspects of the job have been considered and comply with Atomic Energy of Canada (AECL) regulations and all applicable codes.
• Documenting maintenance activities and comprehensive work packages by completing all pertinent paperwork to ensure that an accurate maintenance history is available for review and or audit purposes.
• Constructing, fabricating, installing and/or decommissioning mechanical systems and structures.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in all work areas, tools and equipment.
• Adhering to provincial, federal and AECL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately reporting any safety concerns and/or infractions.
• Applying Event Free Tools and Pre-Job Brief information throughout the execution of assigned work.
• Assisting in the training, coaching and mentoring of apprentices and co-op students.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
  • Must have completed apprenticeship training or equivalent and be qualified as a Millwright with an Interprovincial Red Seal ticket.
• Experience
  • Must have three (3) years’ experience as a Red Seal Millwright.
  • Experience in a wide variety of industrial work environments.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of internal structural checklists, maintenance records, and inspection processes.
  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards such as CSA 47.1/W59, CSA N285, Z-299 Quality Assurance levels and Underwriter’s Laboratory codes.
  • Knowledge of metallurgy and the effectiveness of the equipment being used.
  • Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings specific to Millwrights to have a thorough understanding of the scope of the job in question.
  • Ability to use various hand and power tools and precision measuring and levelling equipment.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to be able to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines.
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Problem-solving abilities to change installation techniques to on-site working conditions.
  • Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, as well as the ability to determine the most appropriate means of proceeding with the work.
  • Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Ability to determine how equipment operates by looking at a diagram or blueprint.
  • Good comprehension skills in interpreting drawings and code specifications.
  • Ability to provide material take-offs and labour estimates.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld to the engineering specifications as outlined.
  • Good planning and organizational skills.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Must be punctual, dependable and safety-minded.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, including prioritizing and managing time, are required.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

Working Conditions:

• We have a compressed work week, which consists of a four-day work week and ten hours a day, starting at 6 am.
• Must possess normal physical agility necessary to perform all work aspects involving bending, lifting and mobility.
• Must be capable of wearing and working in protective clothing, including respirators, and using equipment as required.
• Some exposure to nuclear radiation and industrial hazards.
• Work in environments that require personal protective equipment and clothing, such as construction/decommissioning sites, contamination zones, and potentially confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures ranging from +30°C to -40°C.

Why CNL?

Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pacesetters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.

We offer a complete total rewards package :

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
• Benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
• Tuition support;
• Pension and,
• A compressed workweek allows you to work hard and enjoy more time with your family and friends. Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being, and at CNL, we value this!

Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?

• Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
• Restore and protect the Environment.
• Contribute to the health of Canadians.
  

Location:

CNL ’s Whiteshell is located in the beautiful and historic municipality of Pinawa, Manitoba, roughly an hour by car from Winnipeg, MB. Pinawa is an excellent choice for people looking for peace and tranquillity and those who love the outdoors. CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders, and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment. CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including accommodations for all employees. CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabeand the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.

CNL is deeply grateful for the opportunity to work on these lands and waterways, which hold significant cultural and historical importance. We acknowledge that this site was established without consultation with the Indigenous Peoples of this area. We recognize the ongoing impact of thisand we are committed to understanding and respecting the unique Indigenous history, rightsand title associated with this land.