05 Oct
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Kinectrics
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Toronto
05 Oct
Kinectrics
Toronto
Kinectrics is a wholly owned subsidiary of BWX Technologies focused on providing life cycle management services in the energy and utility sector. We develop innovative solutions for the global electricity and medical industries, helping empower a sustainable future. Trusted by clients worldwide, our employees provide expertise in engineering, testing, and inspection across a wide range of services.
With offices worldwide and independent laboratories and testing facilities, we collaborate closely with clients to ensure utility assets perform safely, reliably, and efficiently throughout their entire life cycle. Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down.
Position: Senior Engineer – Nuclear and Mechanical Employment Type: Permanent Department: Design and Engineering Services Reports to: Section Manager, Advanced technologies and Modular Engineering Applicants with greater or less than the minimum qualifications for this posted opportunity may be considered for alternate opportunities. At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.
Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world.
Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
Diversity : The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees. Other elements may also include pay for performance programs (merit pay and discretionary annual performance bonuses), comprehensive health benefits and wellness programs, membership discounts, employee referral bonus,
eligibility for our pension plan, career development programs, and professional development/educational reimbursements.
Kinectrics has a growing portfolio of services supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear power plants and lead the life extension projects of existing nuclear power plants in Canada and around the world. As part of our growing design team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design of mechanical systems and/or components both in the traditional nuclear market, and in new initiatives to develop nuclear technology. The successful candidate will be working within a multi-discipline engineering team mainly supporting the Advanced Technologies and Modular Engineering team located in Toronto ON.
The role is within the Design and Engineering Services department of Kinectrics. This role is focused on leading projects for various clients including non-Canadian sites. The role will be engaged in either new design and development of systems and equipment and will also be supporting the refurbishment projects and/or recent build projects in Canada and around the world.
Perform
Mechanical engineering analysis and/or reactor core design and analysis Interface with construction/procurement partners and utility stakeholders, throughout the lifecycle of the design project (i.e., from preliminary and conceptual engineering to detailed design, implementation and close-out) to provide practical and effective solutions as per requirements. Provide field support to multi-disciplined plant design modifications, including provision of field engineering Develop client’s concepts of new or alternative nuclear related systems and reactor ideas to further advance projects to the next stage Conduct technical assessments and emergent troubleshooting/engineering to support refurbishment projects and operating unit (capital) projects. Understand and conduct analysis regarding material and fuel handling activities and equipment within nuclear sites Interface effectively with other staff on multi-disciplinary projects.
Stay current with developments within their field of expertise.
Provide technical oversight and mentoring of more junior members of the Engineering team Occasional travel may be required 10+ years of relevant experience, including at least 8 years in nuclear energy industry. ~ Mechanical and/or nuclear engineering activities including: ~ Piping and HVAC Isometric drawings ~ Stress Analysis Preparation of equipment and components sizing calculations, technical and design specifications, and design drawings of Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 items.
Heat Exchangers
Design of modular engineered systems including skid-type systems and components Vendor-interface and preparation of equipment & component specifications to facilitate procurement including selection of nuclear (Class 1/2/3) and conventional (Class 6) valves, flanges, fittings, pumps and heat exchangers. Design assistance with technical evaluations, independent third-party reviews, design walkdowns, system hydraulic calculations, component sizing calculations and HVAC flow balance calculations. Design and maintenance of material handling devices such as cranes and hoists is an asset 3, ASME Section III Appendix XXIII qualification is considered an asset.
Working knowledge of Nuclear Quality Assurance Standards such as CSA N299 and CSA N286. Knowledge and experience working with nuclear power plant (e.g. A Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Nuclear Engineering (or equivalent) is required.
Experience with nuclear safety & licensing experience would be considered an asset Assist in development of proposals and negotiation of contracts with clients Knowledge of project management methodologies and processes is a must Currently approved Nuclear Security Clearance (e.g.
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Power and/or OPG) is an asset This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process. The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey.
The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I; and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
This posting is for an existing vacancy. #
📌 Senior Engineer - Mechanical and Nuclear (Toronto)
🏢 Kinectrics
📍 Toronto