Senior Instrumentation Technologist, Propulsion

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The Role

We are looking for a Senior Instrumentation Technologist to support the Propulsion and Power Laboratory (PROPEL) for the Aerospace Research Centre (ARC). The selected candidate would share our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

The selected individual will work closely with a multidisciplinary team composed of Technical Officers, Research Council Officers and Research Officers within the Combustion Research Facility (CRF) group, Altitude Research Facility (ARF) group, and external clients. 

The position requires an individual that can perform under pressure, have critical problem-solving skills and good process optimization competency. The individual must also possess the necessary technical skills and knowledge required to operate and maintain a state-of-the-art equipment in industrial settings. The individual will be required to support multiple facilities under different groups, as a result, good awareness of task prioritization and time management is necessary. During the test phase of projects, the position will require working long days and occasionally weekends. 

Responsibilities include:

• Support or lead the installation, maintenance and operation of a variety of analytical instrumentation and equipment found in industrial-scale facilities;
• Execute the installation, repair, maintenance and calibration of critical and non-critical instruments following existing procedures and quality system work instructions based on the NRC Aerospace ISO-9001-2015; as well as, making continuous updates and improvements of said procedures;
• Support or lead in the design, development and assembly of laboratory and industrial devices, including the associated computer hardware / software, used for control and measurement;
• Generate electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams related to the measurement and control system following industry accepted practices and standards;
• Provide technical expertise for defining requirements, selecting, and purchasing scientific instrumentation, components and software.

In addition to technical duties, the incumbent will also be expected to follow all safety, environmental and regulatory rules applicable to the test facilities. 

The position may assign duties, overseeing the work and mentoring of junior technical officers. 

This is an exciting job opportunity for anyone that wants to demonstrate leadership skills combined with technical expertise!

Screening Criteria

Applicants must demonstrate within the content of their application that they meet the following screening criteria in order to be given further consideration as candidates:

Education

A Bachelor’s degree in electrical, automation or process control engineering.  

A 3-year college diploma in electrical engineering, electronics, instrumentation or mechatronics technology combined with relevant experience may also be considered.
 

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Experience

• Significant* and recent* experience in the maintenance, calibration, operation, troubleshooting and repair of electronic measurement instrumentation while working under pressure to provide rapid and robust solutions;
• Significant and recent experience in experimental measurement techniques and signal conditioning/processing;
• Significant and recent experience in the design, specification, and development of instrumentation, data acquisition and control systems hardware and software;
• Basic experience using laboratory programming languages (LabVIEW or similar) to develop custom software and integration of hardware and data acquisition systems; and
• Experience in supporting project planning including development of task lists, cost and time estimates. As well as providing status and schedule updates.

*Significant refers to between 2 and 6 years of experience and *recent refers to within the last 5 years.

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Assessment Criteria

Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the following criteria:

Technical Competencies

• Advanced knowledge in specifying and installing instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition hardware for temperature, pressure, flow and vibration measurements;
• Advanced knowledge of calibration methods and standards as well as the analysis of measurement accuracy;
• Advanced knowledge of software design principles related to data acquisition and control systems in industrial settings;
• Advanced knowledge of the design, troubleshooting and repair of electronic and electromechanical systems;
• Advanced skills in using various hand and power tools to support all aspects of operations, such as installation, maintenance, calibration of instrumentation and fabrication of electrical control panels;
• Proficient in using CAD software to generate electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams; and
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices and methods used in industrial facilities.

Behavioural Competencies

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile:  

Compensation

Salary under review

From $73,744 to $94,839 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of including a robust pension plan, comprehensive health and dental coverage, disability and life insurance, office closure at the end of December, and additional supports to enhance your well-being throughout your career and beyond.

Notes

• Relocation assistance will be determined in accordance with the NRC's directives.
• A pre-qualified list may be established for similar positions for a one year period.
• The working conditions are those found in an industrial laboratory with the presence of hazardous materials and situations, including elevated sound levels, extreme temperatures and pressures, Class IV continuous lasers, high power pulsed lasers, combustible liquid fuels and gases, as well poisonous or toxic gases. The incumbents are expected to independently work in such environments in a safe manner, with a working-level tolerance to a typical test environment with enhanced noise levels, heat and reduced air quality. 
• A flexible schedule and overtime will be required during project execution. 
• Some travelling is required.
• Preference will be given to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. Please include citizenship information in your application.
• The incumbent must adhere to safe workplace practices at all times.
• We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.