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Job title: Mechanical Technologist, Low Carbon Technology
Company: NRC – CNRC
Job description: City: Ottawa
Organizational Unit: Aerospace
Classification: TO-3
Tenure: Continuing
Language Requirements: English
The NRC Advantage
Great Minds. One Goal. Canada’s Success.
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada’s largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year.
We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you. Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.
At NRC, we know diversity enables excellence in research and innovation. We are committed to a diverse and representative workforce, an open and inclusive work environment, and contributing to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system.
NRC welcomes all qualified applicants and encourages candidates to self-declare as members of the following designated employment equity groups: women, visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
Please advise of any accommodation measures required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. They are available to all candidates for further assessment. Related information received will be addressed confidentially.
Your Challenge
Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization.
We are looking for a Mechanical Technologist to support the Low Carbon Technology in the Gas Turbine Laboratory (GTL) within the Aerospace Research Centre at the Montreal Rd Campus facilities. The selected candidate would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.
You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team composed of Technical Officers, Research Council Officers and Research Officers within the Low Carbon Technology Group at NRC. Under the supervision of the Team Lead, you will support various projects in the Low Carbon Technology’s research laboratories with project managers, technical officers, and students within the team as well as other teams.
You will be responsible for the delivery of experimental set-up in research facilities including design, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning of such set-up, which often includes air, fuel, and water delivery systems. At times, you will be responsible for the purchasing of goods and to track their delivery. You will also be tasked with test activities, including test rig or apparatus set-up, test hardware repairs, modifications and instrumentations. Finally, you will also be tasked with monitoring and operating of test system controls via a computer-based user interface and you will be also tasked with test facility maintenance duties based on the planned maintenance schedule.
In joining our team, you will enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
Screening Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Equivalency
A 3-year college diploma in Mechanical Technology combined with significant relevant experience will also be considered.
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Experience
- Significant experience in hands-on machining or other fabrication operations;
- Significant experience in working with pressure tubing, fittings, valves, and flange connections for high pressure gas/liquid system;
- Significant experience with installing, operating and trouble-shooting of experimental setup in a laboratory or test cell environment;
- Significant experience with installation of instrumentation and sensors;
- Experience in using 3D CAD design software (Solidworks preffered);
- Experience in the operation or installation of data acquisition systems; and
- Experience in electrical systems would be an asset.
Condition of Employment
Reliability Status
Language requirements
English
Assessment Criteria
Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:
Technical Competencies
- Solid knowledge of fundamentals of fluid mechanics and related measurement techniques;
- Solid competency in solid modeling using 3D modeling software (Solidworks preferred);
- Advanced knowledge of fabrication methods (cutting, machining, welding, etc.) and assembly of multi-component systems;
- Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, and process and instrumentation diagrams;
- Solid knowledge of liquid and gaseous fuels storage, handling and processing;
- Solid knowledge of safety standards required in a laboratory or test cell environment;
- Proficient use of hand and power tools to aid fabrication and assembly of high pressure piping systems, laboratory or test cell equipment maintenance as well as repair and modification of testing hardware;
- Ability to write draft protocols and standard operating procedures;
- Good understanding of data acquisition system;
- Good understanding of gas turbines and gas turbine components;
- Use of welding equipment would be considered as an asset; and
- Knowledge of ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3 piping installations, and pressure vessel installations would be considered as an asset.
Behavioural Competencies
- Technology support – Communication (Level 2)
- Technology support – Initiative (Level 2)
- Technology support – Results orientation (Level 2)
- Technology support – Teamwork (Level 2)
- Technology support – Client focus (Level 2)
- Research Technician/Technologist – Creative thinking (Level 2)
Competency Profile(s)
For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profiles: ;
Relocation
Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC’s directives.
Salary Range
From $57,581 to $78,857 per annum.
Notes
- A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
- A flexible schedule and overtime may be required.
- Heavy lifting on occasional basis.
- The working conditions are those found in an industrial laboratory or engine component test cell environment with the presence of hazardous materials and situations, including elevated sound levels, high temperature and high pressure process fluid piping, lasers, combustible liquid fuels and gases, as well poisonous or toxic gases.
- The incumbent is expected to independently work in such environments in a safe manner, with a working-level tolerance to a typical test environment with enhanced noise levels, heat and reduced air quality.
- NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, pension and insurance plans, vacation and other leave entitlements.
- Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
- The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
- We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Please direct your questions, with the requisition number (11512) to:
E-mail:
: 438-455-5335
Closing Date: 26 February 2021 – 23:59 Eastern Time
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Date modified: This page is updated continuously.
Expected salary: $57581 – 78857 per year
Location: Ottawa, ON
Job date: Tue, 09 Feb 2021 23:13:09 GMT
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