Commissioning Specialist/Engineer - Chalk River

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself leading a Commissioning team through inactive and active commissioning for the ANMRC - a new, state of the art S&T facility? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you Our Chalk River location is ...

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Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? Can you see yourself leading a Commissioning team through inactive and active commissioning for the ANMRC - a new, state of the art S&T facility? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you Our Chalk River location is looking for an Commissioning Specialist/Engineer, apply today

What will you be doing

Preparing or reviewing commissioning documentation such as Project Commissioning Plans, System-Level Commissioning Plans, Commissioning Specification Objectives, Commissioning Procedures and factory and site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).

Coordinating the execution of commissioning tests with Maintenance and Operations groups, as required.
Initiating work requests, Improvement Actions (ImpActs), etc. for any remedial actions and ensuring required work is addressed.

Interfacing with design participants, operations engineers, field engineers and nuclear operators and obtaining technical input, as required, meeting project and customer requirements.

Reviewing commissioning test results against Acceptance Criteria or Expected Results for acceptability.
Preparing and reviewing Commissioning Reports and related documentation during the course of the commissioning program, as required.
Ensuring Commissioning Procedures are complete in all respects and meet quality assurance (QA) requirements.
Collating Commissioning Completion Assurance packages for commissioned systems.
Ensuring that the commissioned systems are successfully turned over to customer.
Providing technical leadership for all phases of the commissioning lifecycle on various multiple concurrent and sequential commissioning projects.

Fulfilling the role of Commissioning Manager, Commissioning Team Leader or Commissioning Engineer/Specialist after qualification as assigned by the Commissioning Manager or Commissioning Functional Support Manager.

Promoting and overseeing a positive Health and Safety culture in alignment with Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL's) Core Values whilst commissioning activities are being undertaken by implement CNL's Health and Safety Policy and related programs during all phases of commissioning work.

Reviewing and updating commissioning safety and related training material.

Contributing to and/or reviewing for technical accuracy and compliance, the production of concise commissioning documentation such as schedules, plans, procedures and reports ensuring timely responses to meet the objectives of the commissioning schedule of assigned projects.

Recommending project-specific technical training, if needed, to support the project commissioning plan.

Providing support for assessment activities such as self-assessments, internal audits and external audits (including Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission inspections) by assembling commissioning documents, commissioning records and participating in interviews.

Providing suggestions to improve the overall effectiveness of the Commissioning Functional Area procedures to the Commissioning Functional Support Manager.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What We Are Looking For

Education
A relevant Bachelor (Honours) in Engineering or technology diploma from an institution of recognized standing, demonstrating a strong technical background
Eligible for membership in an engineering or scientific professional organization authorized by statute to establish qualification for membership in that organization (e.g. P. Eng (PEOP), C.E.T. (OACETT))
Certified Building Commissioning Professional (AEE) or similar is an asset.
Experience
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant design, construction and commissioning experience in a multi-disciplined project environment.
Technical experience (5+ years in one or more engineering disciplines (i.e. electrical power systems, HVAC/ventilation systems, chemical process systems, mechanical systems).
Sound working knowledge of project management principles.
Track record for delivering to commissioning deadlines in regulated environments.
Demonstrated knowledge of technical methods and resources required for the planning and execution of commissioning work.
Specific experience in the successful commissioning of a variety of industrial equipment and plant processes.
Experience in working in a heavily matrixed environment, including projects with the embedment and/or involvement of engineering/commissioning contractors.
Experience working in an industrial unionized environment, including projects that utilize general construction contractors.
Proven problem-solving skills to diagnose system or equipment issues during start-up and commissioning.
Ability to perform root cause and extent of condition analysis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
General computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, are required for:
Providing clear and concise reporting of commissioning activities with peers and management.
Written production of commissioning documentation and reports.

Providing clear direction to their team on the commissioning process, required tasks and documentation and milestones for the commissioning phase.

Resolving issues with the team, contractors and other members of the organization.
Establishing relationships in order to coordinate commissioning activities throughout project lifecycle.
Recommend acceptance or rejection of commissioning documentation prepared by external contractors to the Commissioning Manager and/or Commissioning Team Leader.

Fostering a strong team environment in support of successful on time/on budget completion of commissioning work at the expected quality standard with no compromise to safety.

Security Clearance Eligibility Required

Reliability Status 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.

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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 hour work week.

This position is part of the CRPEG Union 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.

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.

From building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in environmental remediation—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.

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 for your future 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 :
Onsite

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 . 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.