Electrical Technologist

What is the Opportunity?

CanAtom, a joint venture between AtkinsRéalis and Aecon, is delivering the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Refurbishment Project under a collaborative contract with Ontario Power Generation. The joint venture is underway to complete the retube, feeder, and boiler replacement (RFBR) of Units 5–8. Building on the successful delivery of the Darlington Refurbishment Project, the CanAtom team brings proven experience in safely executing complex nuclear projects on time and on budget to support Ontario’s clean energy future.

As a Electrical/Mechanical Tech (E-Tech), you will be responsible for supporting any tooling designs, preventative maintenance, and repair activities associated with MCR Feeder Welding and Fuel Channel Replacement Welding Equipment.

What You'll Do Here:

• Responsible for all electrical and mechanical maintenance on the MCR project Weld Tooling.
• Responsible for install, conducting repairs and troubleshooting on Welding tools.
• Develop tooling repair/maintenance procedures as applicable for each of the different project equipment sets, using knowledge of manufactures specifications and design intent.
• Provide expertise and work closely with supervisors, tooling engineers, welders, mechanics, multiple trades, utilizing different tooling systems designs.
• Prepare and coordinate all required activities to ensure that site conditions are suitable for the planned refurbishment activities, prior to mobilization to the site.
• Maintain a regular job-site presence to provide hands- on support for all required tooling maintenance and repair activities.
• Manage the procurement and storge of all required spare tooling, components, and consumables; ensuring that all components are available for optimal tooling performance.
• Ensure that the project Weld tooling and equipment is correctly configured for the respective operation.
• Perform and record all required preventative maintenance activities on the respective Weld tooling.
• Participate in any tooling related troubleshooting activities required during tooling development and/or operations at site.
• Report all tooling issues and Human Performance issues, to Supervision.
• Support emergent tooling development activities.
• Preparation of Aecon Technical Specifications and requisitions for all tooling spare components, consumables, including special purchasing instructions based on the tooling design.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with respective tooling maintenance manuals and Aecon Red Book Safety requirements.
• Ability to interpret Aecon and customer drawings/schematics, codes, standards, procedures and communicate findings with the applicable project personnel.
• Ensure process control is maintained throughout critical tooling maintenance and operation.
• Manage and maintain comprehensive spare component and consumable inventory to ensure proper tooling operation.
• Maintain and execute regular preventative maintenance on all program tooling to ensure optimal operation.
• Provide OPEX on tooling design changes that would optimize tooling maintenance and performance operation.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Minimum 4 years’ experience working in machining and or fabricating.
• Graduate of Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical Program or equivalent, or equivalent practical experience.
• Relevant work experience in a manufacturing/fabrication, industrial or related industry.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical/mechanical schematics and use of proper diagnostic equipment are essential.
• Previous maintenance experience is an asset.
• Manual disassembly/assembly of equipment, electrical/electronic components and umbilical assemblies are essential.
• Knowledge of Liburdi welding systems and equipment is an asset.
• Strong written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge with MS based computer applications.
• Work well in a Team Environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged period of standing.
• Field Site Environments.
• Work in respirator and plastics as required.
• Ability to work in Zone 3 Radiological environment.
• Travel between work sites as required.
• Extensive reading.

At CanAtom, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Reason for vacancy: New

The expected pay range for this role is $87,000 - $120,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.