Section Head, Mechanical Engineering

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Chalk River; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Mechanical Engineer to lead and mentor a team of HVAC and Mechanical Engineers. This role involves providing expert guidance on mechanical engineering activities during various project stages, ensuring high performance and effective communication within the team. The position offers the opportunity to influence significant projects in a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you are passionate about engineering leadership and making a difference in the field, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal)

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 12-13 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering with supervisory roles.
• Ability to make independent technical decisions and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring HVAC and Mechanical Engineering staff and fostering teamwork.
• Providing expert engineering advice and managing project deliverables.
• Evaluating mechanical designs and supporting construction phases.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Team Leadership

Project Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Technical Oversight

Judgment in Technical Matters

Education

Bachelor (Honours) degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or related Engineering

Job description

Can you see yourself providing leadership, mentoring, guidance and supervision to a group of HVAC and Mechanical Engineers? Does the idea of providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) advice and support for design involving mechanical engineering activities during the planning, design, execution and close out stages of a wide range of decommissioning work in various sites sound good to you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Providing mentoring, coaching, and supporting the HVAC and Mechanical Engineering staff.
• Fostering communication, escalation, and promptly resolving issues, specifically connected with engineering delivery and performance of the team.
• Promoting strong communication and teamwork among the HVAC and Mechanical Engineering staff.
• Promoting a respectful and positive work environment, motivating high performance.
• Providing feedback on personnel performance.
• Ensuring technical deliverables within their section are resourced and completed within the allotted budget and schedule.
• Making informed decisions on behalf of the HVAC and Mechanical Engineering group.
• Working with group members, Manager, and other applicable resources of the Organization to ensure proper mentoring, career progression, and skills are developed in the group.
• Supporting the department with recommending leave requests by staff, work balance (managing staff regular and overtime).
• Participating in the hiring process as recommended by management.
• Providing the necessary expert engineering advice and recommendations to the Engineering Manager for decision and guidance.
• Evaluating existing Mechanical design to accommodate retrofits, modifications, and improvements.
• Contributing to the development of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design of Mechanical Systems.
• Preparing design documents, design requirements, design descriptions, technical specifications, tendering documents, standards, procedures, and analyses reports.
• Reviewing and/or recommending technical specifications for Mechanical Equipment, tests, and processes/procedures.
• Providing engineering support during the construction, installation, and commissioning project phases.
• Providing subject matter expert review and acceptance of designs prepared by outside agencies.
• Supervising technical staff and/or Junior Staff.
• Liaising with external contractors.
• Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Bachelor (Honours) degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or related Engineering discipline from a university of recognized standing and Member of a provincial professional engineering association.
• Experience
  • Sound knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and more than twelve to thirteen (12-13) years of significant related experience.
  • Demonstrated performance in providing engineering oversight to various sizes of jobs.
  • Experienced in the technical procurement process, including supplier qualification reviews, bid evaluations, review and acceptance of technical deliverables; and monitoring contractor performance vs. technical specifications.
  • Supervisory and project management experience is required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in technical matters, to routinely solve technical problems and to make independent decisions.
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills; previous experience making technical presentations to small and large audiences.
  • Demonstrated effective team leadership and team-building skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
  • Sound knowledge of Pressure Boundary systems, and CNL Pressure Boundary program.
  • Sound knowledge of HVAC and nuclear ventilation systems is considered and asset.
  • Sound knowledge of relevant codes and standards used in the design, construction, and commissioning and decommissioning of nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
  • Knowledge of Design Engineering practices, organization and quality assurance processes, Engineering Change Control and Configuration Management.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Nuclear quality standards.
  • Knowledge of radiation protection (RP) standards and RP practices.
  • Excellent knowledge of CNL's engineering practices, organization and quality management program is an asset.
• 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.”

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;
• and a pension!

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 works with employees across Canada to enable a remote workforce where possible. This role requires occasional work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, permitting the employee to primarily work remotely, should they so desire. CNL employees who choose to work remotely the majority of the time are provided with the equipment required to be successful at their remote workplace (laptop, chair, monitor, etc.); however, they are not provided a dedicated onsite office. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley. It affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

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.

The Chalk River Laboratories site is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.

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