Remote Handling Technician - Vancouver, Canada - TRIUMF

TRIUMF

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Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

TRIUMFis Canada's particle accelerator centre, and one of the world's leading laboratories for particle and nuclear physics and accelerator-based science.

We are an international centre for discovery and innovation, advancing fundamental, applied, and interdisciplinary research for science, medicine, and business.

At TRIUMF, we're passionate about accelerating discovery and innovation to improve lives and build a better world. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all.

Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician to join our Remote Handling (RH) Group to provide hands-on technical support for operations, production, installation, and troubleshooting primarily related to target systems site-wide.

In general, this position is suitable for someone with a high regard for industrial safety, proficiency in standard hands-on techniques and practices, and a strong mechanical aptitude.

Specifically, this position will be primarily responsible for performing routine target exchanges, module maintenance, and radioactive waste processing within our hot cell facilities.

The position will also support maintenance of equipment typically used for such operations.

Remote Handling hot cells are rooms with telemanipulators, radiation shielding, lifting equipment, cameras, and nuclear ventilation which allow operators to safely interact with radioactive items.

This role would focus on ensuring operations are performed as per a defined beam schedule or shutdown period schedule.

The incumbent would help develop innovative new tools/jigs and procedures to support site-wide RH initiatives, with the goal of increased safety and reliability.

The day-to-day work will be comprised mostly of: operating specialized hot cell equipment, coordinating and carrying out maintenance tasks, fabrication/modification of parts/tooling, and creating/updating drawings and documentation.

Much of the work will be within a small, focused group of technical staff, but this role also involves interfacing with a diverse group of people such as physicists, engineers, and tradespeople.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine hot cell operations such as target exchanges, inspections, and radioactive waste processing
Perform incidental hot cell operations such as module maintenance, or other repairs to radioactive items as needed
Support design, fabrication, and testing of custom specialized tooling and jigs used within hot cells
Troubleshoot hot cellrelated technical challenges using creative solutions acquired through specialized experience and training
Order, inspect, and maintain inventory of supplies for hot cell related tasks
Execute hot cell operation and maintenance work including:Create work permits and perform prejob briefings

Coordinate personnel required for tasksAssemble, install, and prototype equipment within hot cellsGeneral incidental mechanical maintenance or repair jobs for the group as requiredDocument routine and incidental jobs including regular maintenance and operation work in appropriate logs

Support Targets and Ion Sources Department initiatives where required (ex. experiments, custom tool development, etc.)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

A solid fundamental education in mechanics/mechatronics
Handson experience with precision mechanical assembly or equipment operation
Ability to fabricate mechanical components using traditional machine shop equipment
An ability to comprehend procedures written in English and technical drawings
Excellent communication skills, written and oral
The ability to identify issues and act proactively to resolve them
Experience planning and organizing own work tasks to successfully achieve goals over a duration of a week or more
An ability to take comprehensive field notes (e.g. test results, field observations)
An appreciation for maintaining equipment uptime and promptly resolving issues
Understanding of industrial safety
A desire to learn new things within and outside your area of expertise; not afraid to experiment with new techniques to solve nonroutine challenges, with the support of experts

The following are considered assets:

Experience with operating overhead cranes and other industrial material handling equipment
Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks or similar)
Understanding of GD&T
Experience with remote handling techniques
Knowledge of vacuum systems, high voltage systems, and heat exchange systems

NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER (NEW):

You will be required to successfully complete the TRIUMF in-house radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires a diploma as a Mechanical or M