Operating Engineer, Class 3

Are you looking for a role that will challenge you? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! Under the supervision of the Chief Operating Engineer or designate, successful candidates will be responsible for performing the duties required of an Operating Engineer CLASS 3 (CL3).

What you will be doing!

The Operating Engineer CL 3 is directly accountable for:

• Operating Chalk River Laboratories (CRL) Powerhouse equipment.
• Operating heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, including ventilating fans, refrigeration compressors, pumps, steam and hot water boilers, both oil and gas, hot water heating systems, chilled water, and DX (Direct Expansion) air conditioning systems.
• Ensuring that the equipment is operated safely and efficiently according to written procedures or verbal instruction and instituting corrective action when necessary.
• Testing operating and safety controls, such as pressure switches, pressure relief valves, thermostats, control valves, traps, etc., to ensure that they are performing properly.
• Adjusting instrument control point settings to maintain proper temperature and humidity.
• Operating and maintaining a DDC (Distributed Digital Control) system including but not limited to monitoring, adjusting, programming, and minor maintenance.
• Recording and maintaining records on energy use: steam, air, water, and electricity.
• Recording temperature, relative humidity, and other operating conditions, as instructed.
• Performing routine patrols of site buildings to check for abnormal conditions in HVAC, sanitary sewer, firewater, service water systems, etc.
• Performing routine checks of the sewage treatment plant.
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in all work areas, adhering to provincial, federal, and CNL regulations to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
• Attending monthly safety meetings and immediately report any safety concerns and/or infractions. Apply CNL’s Event Free Tools procedure throughout the execution of assigned work and model this behavior and knowledge to others.
• Assisting in the training, coaching, and mentoring of new employees in safe practices and procedures.
• Performing water tests to determine water treatment measures needed, maintaining water quality in boilers, open and closed loop heating and cooling systems.
• Maintaining written and electronic logbooks.
• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for :

• Education:
  • Grade 12 Secondary School Graduation Diploma
• Experience:
  • Qualification as a 3rd Class Operating Engineer in the Province of Ontario (Standardized)
  • Valid Class G Ontario Drivers license.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of all applicable codes and standards including the Technical Standards and Safety Act – Ontario Regulation #219/01 – Operating Engineers, and all applicable CNL procedures to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Demonstrate use and endorsement of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
  • Knowledge of high-pressure steam boilers and related control systems.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to be able to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines.
  • Good computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office to update and write procedures, create spreadsheets, input data, and communicate via email.
• 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 :

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 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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