Job Description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? We are looking for an
Electrical Maintenance Engineering Specialist
to provide electrical, electronic and instrumentation & control engineering support! Can you see yourself executing technical work under general guidance, such as electrical designs, power system studies and maintenance strategies? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Apply today!
What will you be doing!
Using the structure of CNL’s Engineering Change Control procedure, creating electrical engineering designs for nuclear and non-nuclear systems at CRL.
Investigating, defining and documenting design requirements.
Creating, delegating, and overseeing the written and creation of design deliverables.
Identifying replacement equipment and proposing alternatives/improvements to existing equipment and/or process to optimize equipment performance.
Providing technical support to field work, then close out the job; Close-outs include drawings, preventative maintenance routines, emergency procedures, and Avantis updates.
Supporting electrical maintenance.
Reviewing maintenance planning packages for conformance to design, applicable standards and industry best practice.
Performing power systems studies to ensure the safety of workers.
Providing technical support for field work.
Being a Subject matter expert for the review of electrical engineering design deliverables.
Reviewing the work of section staff for code compliance, accuracy, and adherence to engineering best practices.
Reviewing electrical engineering deliverables by third parties.
Ensuring preventative maintenance routines are identified.
Investigating and reporting on system failures and emergent events.
Performing field walkdown, research drawings and analyzing laboratory results to determine and report the nature and causes of failure.
Developing and documenting plans for resolutions.
Supporting maintainers as a technical resource.
Providing follow-up support to implement the recommendation.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
Education
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from a university of recognized standing.
Eligible to be licensed as a professional engineer in the Province of Ontario upon completion of 48 months of engineering experience.
Experience
New Grad to 5 years of experience in Electrical engineering in a regulated (nuclear) or industrial setting.
Related working experience in electrical design or electrical maintenance is an asset.
Experience in electrical maintenance planning, design, commissioning and/or operations experience in a plant or nuclear operating environment would be an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings for electrical systems.
Skilled in performing typical calculations for electrical systems design and analysis.
Understanding of the function of electrical systems and components found in industrial settings.
Ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish good rapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of electrical installation and safety standards applicable to Canadian and Ontario electrical installations and Canadian nuclear facilities (Latest edition of Canadian Electrical Code C22.1, Control of Hazardous Energy (CSA Z460) and Workplace Electrical Safety (CSA Z462)).
Ability to understand industry safety regulations (Canada Labour Code), standards and quality assurance (ISO 9001) for nuclear and industrial settings.
Knowledge of CNL’s operations, maintenance and projects an asset.
Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System software 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.”
Working Conditions:
Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
This position is part of the
CRPEG
and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in the
CRPEG
Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
80% expected to be on site at Chalk River Laboratories, with an estimated 20% being field activities.
The environment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights, and signals as a safety requirement.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a
clean and secure world
excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders— pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most .
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One
– no waiting period
Tuition support
to help you keep learning and growing
A
defined-benefit pension
plan or a
defined-contribution pension plan , depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Delivering
clean energy
for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting
the environment
Contributing to the
health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Fully Onsite
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. Located in the heart of the
Ottawa Valley , our Chalk River site offers a beautiful natural setting with
forests, lakes, and wildlife , right at your doorstep. Surrounded by welcoming communities such as
Deep River, Petawawa, and Pembroke , you’ll have access to unparalleled
outdoor adventures
and a fantastic
work-life balance .
Please note:
This is a
fully on-site position based at our Chalk River Laboratory in
Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes
equity, diversity, and inclusion . We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our
Core Values :
Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful
career development opportunities and accommodations
for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer
If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via jobs@cnl.ca. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
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