Engineer / Scientist (Medical Isotopes System)

Kinectrics AES, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in healthcare is seeking an Engineer/Scientist specialized in Medical Isotopes System and Facility Design. Based in Toronto, the role involves performing engineering analyses for isotopes production and effective interfacing with construction partners. Ideal candidates will have a degree in relevant engineering fields and over 5 years of experience. The position offers a compelling compensation package along with opportunities for growth in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee referral bonus

Career development programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience in a project-driven environment with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering analysis and design for medical isotopes production.
• Interface with construction partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical assessments to support commissioning of isotope production.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Nuclear, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services. With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle.

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Engineer/Scientist (Medical Isotopes System and Facility Design)

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 393 University Ave, Toronto

Department: Design Engineering and Sites, Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Reports to: Manager, Mechanical Design

Hours per week: 37.5

Number required: 115000 - 135000. Exact compensation may vary depending on the individual experience and qualifications of each candidate. Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities.

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Total Compensation: Your talent deserves to be recognized. Kinectrics offers a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America. Salary is just one component of the total rewards you will receive when working for Kinectrics. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus, eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

The Mechanical and Civil Engineering Directorate is currently growing in response to the needs of our nuclear medical isotope portfolio. We are looking for highly motivated engineers to:

• Perform engineering analysis and design for medical isotopes production and processing systems.
• Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements.
• Provide design field support including provision of field engineering.
• Understand and assess client problems and determine appropriate means of solution.

• Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support commissioning and operation of isotope production systems.

• Integrate and technically lead assigned aspects of Isotope project delivery. Interface effectively with staff from other technical areas such as Nuclear Safety & Licensing and stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
• System and process design, including preparation of system design requirements and specifications, flow diagrams, general arrangement and isometric drawings
• Vendor-interface and preparation of equipment & component specifications to facilitate procurement including selection of nuclear and conventional valves, flanges, fittings, pumps and tanks as well as transport shielding flasks, lead shielding glass and robotic manipulator arms used for hot cell operations.
• Design assistance with technical evaluations, independent third-party reviews, design walkdowns, system hydraulic calculations, component sizing calculations and HVAC flow balance calculations.
• Nuclear component and assembly design employing GD&T.

What You Need to Succeed

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize assigned work and to coordinate multiple activities efficiently.
• Must have a strong attention to detail and adherence to quality assurance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in preparation of reports, proposals, technical recommendations and presentations for internal and external clients.
• Good time management skills and demonstrated capability to interface effectively with and gain the trust of industry customers.
• A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Nuclear, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Must have experience in a project driven environment with the capability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and within project constraints (time, cost, quality).
• ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification, tooling design, modular design and Hot Cell experience is considered an asset.
• Knowledge and implementation of client Engineering Change Control programs.
• Working knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as the N299 series and CSA N286.
• Candidates are expected to have or to pursue attainment of the P.Eng. designation.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics\' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.