Senior Maintenance Engineer

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories; Pinawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to supervise maintenance programs at their Pinawa site. The role involves evaluating technical needs, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits from day one, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

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

Benefits effective day one

Tuition support

Pension plan

Compressed workweek for better work-life balance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of significant related working experience.
• Experience in managing small projects is an asset.
• Knowledge of engineering codes for nuclear facilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineering and technical resources for maintenance programs.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for waste management facilities.
• Ensure documentation of maintenance activities and support improvements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Technical Support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science

Registered Professional Engineer eligible

Job description

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? We are seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to provide Electrical, Electronic, instrumentation and control engineering support to the Site Infrastructure organization. Do you have experience supervising a team of engineering and technical resources to lead maintenance programs and initiatives? Are you keen to provide support for technically complex maintenance work, conduct technical reviews of work plans, implement engineering changes, and act as a subject matter expert? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!

What will you be doing!

• Supervising a team of engineering and technical resources, and being responsible for goal setting, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, promotion and recruiting engineering and technical resources (internally and externally).
• Working closely with Operations staff and contractors to ensure the maintenance program is in good working order.
• Developing, maintaining and implementing predictive and preventative maintenance programs for the WL waste management facilities.
• Facilitating and documenting the resolution of complex issues.
• Potentially delivering training to staff.
• Producing, updating, and upgrading maintenance documentation such as maintenance procedures and manuals, emergency procedures, safety documents, QA documents and other maintenance-related documents.
• Identifying, investigating, and solving maintenance problems.
• Supporting effective maintenance of the site.
• Providing work coordination support for maintenance activities.
• Providing a review of internal work plans and replacement component documentation.
• Incorporating lessons learned from operating experience into the maintenance program.
• Planning and coordinating process improvements, upgrades, maintenance or repairs.
• Proposing alternatives/improvements to the existing equipment and/or process to optimize the equipment performance.
• Acting as a single point of contact on maintenance activities.
• Reviewing designs, writing and reviewing work plans, generating and reviewing preventive maintenance procedures, and providing field support to Maintainers.
• Performing/coordinating facility walk-downs to improve the preventive maintenance program.
• Optimizing the maintenance program.
• Providing maintenance technical assistance to personnel involved in projects and non-standard tests.
• Ensuring maintenance activities are documented as required.
• Playing a significant role in addressing and upgrading aging system components with state-of-the-art replacements.
• Developing, revising when required, and delivering training on maintenance-related activities.
• Performing on-call duty, if required.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining technical performance parameters of equipment and rates to meet product specifications.
• Assisting in identifying and procuring replacement material and equipment.
• Supporting efforts to improve work processes and increase maintenance effectiveness.
• Providing support to resolve outstanding procedural requirements to support the maintenance program.
• Supporting Maintainers as a technical resource.
• Interacting effectively with Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Operators and Skilled Trades.
• Assisting with the predictive maintenance program.
• Assisting with the Master Equipment List initiative.
• Acting as a Technical Specialist in the development of PMs and change processes for PMs.
• Assisting with Lock Out Tag Out /Order To Operate issues.
• Maintaining confidentiality in all matters.
• Participating and maintaining up-to-date safety and operational training offered through the company.
• Assuming personal responsibility and is accountable for maintaining current skills by attending all training required by the site, viewing assigned videos, reading articles and participating in seminars as required.
• Sharing learned knowledge and skills with peers.
• Identifying and reporting any real or potential safety hazards; wearing all safety equipment related to your position as well as participating in all safety-training offered through the facility.
• Adhering to Workplace Safety and health procedures, WHIMIS program; keeping current with practices; working in a prudent and safe manner and informing other employees if they are using unsafe work practices or equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.
  

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • A Bachelor's degree (Honours) in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science from a university of recognized standing.
  • Or membership or eligible for membership with Engineers Geoscientists of Manitoba (EGM) as a Registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience
  • Significant related working experience (7+ years).
  • Experience in managing small projects would be an asset.
  • Experience in maintenance planning, design, commissioning and/or operations experience in a plant or nuclear operating environment would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of engineering codes and standards used in the design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear facilities would be an asset.
  • The ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish good rapport with groups and individuals from diverse professions is required.
  • General computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications software is a requirement.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Access would be an asset;.
  • Must be a self-starter, with proven organizational and work planning skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to perform duties in a manner that promotes CNL’s goals and objectives;
  • Knowledge of CNL’s operations, maintenance and projects.
  • Basic knowledge of safety requirements within industrial operations.
  • Must be able to read and understand all types of engineering drawings.
  • Initiative and judgment to organize and maintain the flow of work and accuracy of records.
  • Must be punctual, dependable and safety-minded.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage time, are required.
  • The ability to understand detailed information is essential.
  • Demonstrated responsibility and accountability for accurately handling the details associated with one’s work.
  • Conscientious about accuracy.
  • Ability to adapt to a changing environment and respond with initiative.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and proven ability to maintain successful working relations at all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
  • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Able to work extended hours and off normal work shifts to support project needs.
  • Must have excellent technical writing and oral communication skills and be able to work in a team environment. Will be responsible for writing technical/business documents and/or reviewing the documents of others. Must perform reviews effectively and in a timely manner.
  • Knowledge of CLC, CAN N286, ISO 9001 and CEC C22.1-15 standards would be an asset.
  • Knowledge and understanding of CSA Z460 (CSA LOTO Standard) and CSA Z462 or NFPA-70E (Workplace Electrical Safety).
  • Knowledge of a Computerized Maintenance Management System would be 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;
• 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.

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