Mechanical Technologist, Engine Test Facility Operations

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Help bring research to life and drive your career forward with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Canada’s largest research and technology organization. 

We are looking for a Mechanical Technologist, Engine Test Facility Operations to support our Aerospace Research Centre. The incumbent will be part of the Mechanical Facility Operations team serving the Gas Turbine Lab’s (GTL) Engine Research Facilities. The Mechanical Technologist would be someone who shares our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Creativity.  

If you would like to help us create and improve test facilities for aircraft engines please apply!  You would support the conduct of gas turbine testing, sustainable propulsion research, and facility maintenance and upgrades.

Our technologists are expected to:

• Independently operate test equipment and facilities, including facility data acquisition and control systems and computers;
• Work with project managers and designers to ensure successful test preparation and execution, including selection and modification of equipment, and development of test instructions;
• Independently perform fabrication of test apparatus and experimental rigs;
• Perform troubleshooting of test facilities and equipment;
• Plan and conduct routine maintenance and repair; and
• Specify and complete purchases.

Our mechanical technologists also sometimes design basic mechanical fixtures and configure facility and test set-ups for specific tests.

 
This position will appeal to a person who is well organized, who is detail-oriented, and who enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent client service. If you’re that person, then this is the perfect role for you!

Screening Criteria

You must clearly demonstrate in the screening questions on the application form how you meet the education and experience criteria listed on the job posting. You must provide one or two paragraphs demonstrating how you meet the education and experience criteria by providing concrete examples. You have a maximum of 4000 characters for each question. 

In your examples, you must describe in detail when, where and how you gained the experience. 

Failure to answer the screening questions will result in the rejection of your application. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or missing information.

Education

College diploma in a Mechanical Engineering or Aircraft Technology program or related field or equivalent combination of work related experience, training and education. 

For information on certificates and diplomas issued abroad, please see Degree equivalency

Experience

• Significant* experience with the safe operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment in a test facility, laboratory or plant environment, preferably with gas turbines or at industrial scale; and
• Significant* experience with safe operation of hand and power tools and/or material handling equipment.

Assets:

• Aviation or gas turbine operation experience, whether test, civilian operations, or military;
• Experience in design and using CAD software packages;
• Experience with machine shop tools and wood shop tools;
• Experience working with and supervising outside contractors to perform work;
• Experience in coordinating maintenance;
• Experience with electric/pneumatic valves and electronics;
• Experience assembling industrial equipment;
• Experience working at heights and the use of the related equipment;
• Experience with fork lift;
• Experience with overhead cranes; 
• Experience with methods and techniques related to preparing for, conducting, documenting and analyzing experiments/tests.

*Significant refers to between 2 to 6 years of experience.  

Condition of Employment

Reliability Status

Language Requirements

English

Information on language requirements and self-assessment tests

Assessment Criteria

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

Technical Competencies

• Ability to logically analyze and discuss technical issues, troubleshoot and solve problems relating to gas turbine test facilities;
• Ability to assemble and disassemble mechanical installations, including tool use;
• Basic knowledge of fundamentals of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics;
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, process diagrams and instrumentation diagrams;
• Knowledge of basic safety considerations relevant to a gas turbine test cell; and
• Ability to write technical documents such as: safety protocols, operating procedures or test reports.

Behavioural Competencies

Competency Profile(s)

For this position, the NRC will evaluate candidates using the following competency profile: Research Technician/Technologist

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Compensation

SALARY UNDER REVIEW

From $58,445 to $80,040 per annum. 

NRC employees enjoy a wide-range of competitive benefits including comprehensive health and dental plans, vacation, sick, and other leave entitlements, disability insurance and pension plans.

The NRC Advantage

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is the Government of Canada's largest research organization supporting industrial innovation, the advancement of knowledge and technology development. We collaborate with over 70 colleges, universities and hospitals annually, work with 800 companies on their projects, and provide advice or funding to over 8000 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) each year. 

We bring together the brightest minds to deliver tangible impacts on the lives of Canadians and people around the world. And now, we want to partner with you.  Let your expertise and inspirations make an impact by joining the NRC.

At the NRC Employee wellness matters. We offer flexible work schedules as well as part-time work to help employees maintain work-life balance. We are one of the few federal organizations that close our offices during the December holiday season.  We offer professional learning and development opportunities such as conferences, workshops, and a suite of mentorship, award and recognition programs. Diversity enables creativity and innovation. Fostering a diverse, inclusive, welcoming and supportive workplace is important to us, and contributes to a more inclusive Canadian innovation system. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage you to complete the employment equity self-declaration questions during the job application process. Please let us know of any accommodation measures required to help you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Please note that the information you provide will be treated confidentially. 

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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.
• 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.