Mechanical Technologist

Kinectrics Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinectrics Inc. in Toronto is seeking a highly experienced mechanical engineering professional for the Inspection and Maintenance Systems department.

You will perform mechanical fabrication, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting on large and small equipment, with opportunities to mentor peers and contribute to QA documentation. The role requires 8+ years of related experience or equivalent advanced education, strong communication, and the ability to work at client sites in Canada.

Qualifications

• 8 years related experience or equivalent advanced education in mechanical engineering tech, millwright or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting, testing and maintenance of equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical fabrication, assembly and testing projects including equipment testing and hydro/pneumatic pressure testing.
• Support inspection of products and document results.
• Assist in design, assembly and maintenance of equipment and test methods.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Troubleshooting

Testing

Leadership

Communication

Data acquisition

Education

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Pressure testing equipment

Job description

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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.

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Inspection and Maintenance Systems

Reports to: Team Lead, technologists/Machinist

Number Required: 1

Starting Salary: $101,860.40. 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

• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with Kinectrics policies and procedures.
• Execute mechanical fabrication, assembly and testing projects including but not limited to tasks such as mechanical assembly and functional testing (large and small equipment) and specialized activities such as craning and pressure testing (hydro, pneumatic)
• Perform or support basic electrical assembly and testing such as cable manufacturing, potting, continuity testing, and megger testing
• Perform routine and complex laboratory and field troubleshooting and investigations with a high degree of independence
• Support in the design, assembly and maintenance of equipment, processes, systems and development of test methods.
• Exhibit occasional leadership skills through mentoring and coaching of peers to reinforce a strong safety, quality, and human performance culture
• Perform inspection of product and document on inspection forms, and preparation of shipments.
• Testing products to our approved procedures, using a variety of measurement and test equipment, including pressure gauges, pressure transmitters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, calipers, etc.
• Ability to support troubleshooting and maintenance efforts on equipment to include complex electro-mechanical systems
• Complete required paperwork to support our QA program, including incoming inspections, non-conformance reports, components substitution forms, inspection and test plans and test results.
• Participate in the analysis of test results and data by use of standard software packages.
• Write reports of a predominantly routine nature, and preparation of records (descriptions of test methods, observations, and test data).
• Support continuous improvement activities by providing feedback on processes and procedures to project managers, engineering staff, section managers, and directors
• Respond to customer inquiries, maintain good customer relations and solve problems.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by following good quality and safety practices in all aspects of the work performed.
• Perform clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, and photocopying.
• Perform routine processes and duties such as shipping, receiving, inventory control, housekeeping, etc.
• May require travel to and work at customer sites in Canada and on occasion internationally to support planned and forced outage work
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

• 8 years related experience or equivalent advanced education in field of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Millwright, or similar.
• Candidate should have 8 - 10 years’ hands‑on experience with tools and knowledge of mechanical fabrication, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing, and maintenance of equipment and systems
• Candidate should have 8 - 10 years of mechanical fabrication and assembly techniques
• Candidate should have 8 - 10 years’ experience in the field of mechanical testing including but not limited to HVAC, flow, and pressure testing (hydrostatic and pneumatic)
• Experience in field support at client sites for deployment, oversight, or troubleshooting of equipment
• Experience with the performance of specialized mechanical assembly and testing of several CANDU reactor tooling (e.g. SLAR, ANDE, steam generators, heat exchangers, connectorized umbilicals, refurbishment tooling, etc.) is considered an asset
• Ability to exercise considerable judgement and resourcefulness in resolving technical problems
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills to work co‑operatively with staff & clients.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively to lead and build teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good computer skills for data acquisition and analysis
• High level of initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to be granted nuclear site security clearance

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.

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.

Kinectrics may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial screening of applications. All applications are also reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.