HVAC Engineer
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
- Chalk River, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Providing mentoring, coaching and support to support the HVAC and Mechanical Engineering staff.
- Fostering communication, escalation and prompt resolution of issues, specifically connected with engineering delivery and performance of the team.
- Promoting strong communication and teamwork among the HVAC and Mechanical Engineering staff.
- Promoting respectful and positive work environment, motivating high performance.
- 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 (manage 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 designs 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.12. Review and/or recommend technical specification 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
- Bachelor (Honours) degree in Mechanical, Nuclear or related Engineering discipline from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
- Sound knowledge of Mechanical Engineering and more than eight (8) years of significant related experience in various aspects of the HVAC practice area, particularly in the areas of heating, ventilation and air filtration.
- Demonstrated performance in providing engineering oversight to various sizes of projects.
- 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.
- Familiarity with the analysis and design of conventional pressure boundary systems. Including familiarity with CSA B51, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and ASME B31 piping codes.
- Supervisory and project management experience would be an asset
- 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 HVAC and nuclear ventilation systems.
- 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
- Work-life balance is an integral part of our overall health and well-being; at CNL, we value this.
- paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
- benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
- tuition support
- and a pension!
- Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
- Restore and protect the Environment.
- Contribute to the health of Canadians.
- This role is based out of CNL’s Chalk River site, however, subject to the terms of this agreement, the primary work location will be remote. The role will require some regular and frequent attendance at the Chalk River site. The schedule and frequency will be determined by discussions with the manager as well as internal client and project needs. CNL may require travel from time to time, as necessary.