Equipment Reliability Specialist

Can you see yourself working with Subject Matter Experts to perform maintenance categorization, identify existing maintenance deficiencies, optimize maintenance schedules through the creation and revision of Preventive Maintenance Technical Basis? We are looking for an Equipment Reliability Specialist to develop System Performance Monitoring Plans and System Health Reports to improve system reliability, availability and manage the aging of systems, assets and infrastructure! Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then apply now!

What will you be doing!

• Reviewing and/or recommending technical specifications for equipment, tests, and processes/procedures.
• Providing engineering support during requirements development, design, construction, installation, and commissioning and turnover project phases.
• Providing subject matter expert review and commenting on designs.
• Developing and executing System Performance Monitoring Plans and System Health Reports.
• Developing engineering specifications and standards facilitating a consistent design approach.
• Developing and improving maintenance strategies.
• Assigning maintenance strategies for equipment.
• Restoring configuration management for process, mechanical, and electrical systems.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • At a minimum, a Bachelor (Honours) degree in Engineering from a university of recognized standing; or membership in an engineering professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization.
• Experience
  • Experience with reliability centered maintenance, predictive maintenance is an asset.
  • Experience with vibration analysis, motor circuit analysis, infrared analysis, and ultrasonic applications in maintenance procedures is an asset.
  • Experience working in a nuclear environment asset.
  • Experience with electrical systems, HVAC systems, process systems is an asset.
• 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.
  • Good organization skills and patience.
  • Knowledge of Design Engineering practices, Engineering Change Control and Configuration Management.
  • Knowledge of reliability centred maintenance principles and theory.
  • Knowledge of condition based maintenance technologies, and practices.
  • Knowledge of CRL Radiation Protection practices.
  • An understanding of CNL’s Fitness for Service Program is an asset
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 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 :

This role is a fully onsite role that requires the employee to primarily work at CNL’s Chalk River Laboratory site, with only occasional opportunities to work remotely, if desired by the employee. CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and 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. 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 inclusive of 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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