Cryogenic Engineer
Cryogenic Engineer
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Job Description
Our mission is to serve as Canadas particle accelerator centre. We advance isotope science and technology both fundamental and applied. We collaborate across communities and disciplines from nuclear and particle physics to the life and material sciences. We discover and innovate inspire and educate creating knowledge and opportunity for all.
TRIUMFs diverse community of nearly 600 multidisciplinary researchers engineers technicians tradespeople staff and students create a unique incubator for Canadian excellence as well as a portal to premier global collaborations. Fueling innovation and improving lives we are committed to accelerating discovery and shaping a better world.
Basic Function
This position will support professional engineering activities in the Cryogenics Group in an experienced role for both routine and nonroutine activities. Routine services include operation maintenance troubleshooting and repair of the vacuum cryogenic and refrigeration equipment. Nonroutine work includes improvements developments and assistance to new projects and facilities.
Specific responsibilities
- Operation MRO refurbishing and improvements for cryogenics and refrigeration for the TRIUMF accelerator complex. This includes the driver accelerators the 520 MeV cyclotron and the elinac as well as ISACII linac.
- Design build commissioning and implementation of cryogenics and refrigeration for new projects including design notes specifications schematic diagrams etc.
- Specification selection pricing and procuring of major cryogenic and refrigeration equipment receiving permits for installation and operation from Safety Authorities.
- Contributing to international collaborations by writing technical papers preparing presentations etc.
- Cryogenics and refrigeration R&D for new projects and programs including UCN
Knowledge and Skills
The position requires:
- Extensive knowledge of cryogenic & refrigeration techniques and is able to apply them to straightforward troubleshooting and operational situations.
- Sound knowledge of technical thermodynamics and process engineering
- Mechanical and Controls engineering skills
- Excellent knowledge of and compliance to applicable safety regulations and a strong background in applying best practices in cryogenic safety
- Able to write clear test plans design notes or conference papers in support of a small project with the supervision of a mentor
- Familiarity with commissioning operation and maintenance procedures for nuclear and particle physics equipment accelerator and industrial installations would enhance the effectiveness of the incumbent
- Thorough knowledge in area of expertise including tasks processes and practises. Selfdirected able to prioritize with good interpersonal skills.
NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER (NEW):
You will be required to successfully complete the TRIUMF inhouse radiation safety training course and be designated as a TRIUMF Nuclear Energy Worker.
Minimal Qualification and Experience
- Requires a Graduate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Physics or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in area of cryogenic engineering and/or operation familiarity with process and instrumentation design.
- Eligibility to register as a in British Columbia
This is a permanent position located in Vancouver BC Canada
Language of work: English
Salary range: $68800 $95500 CAD per annum
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration and in the case of equal qualifications preference will be given to a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Position type:
PermanentHours per week:
35Benefits Information:
- TRIUMF paid dental extended health vision care emergency travel assistance EAP Life Insurance and supplementary Wellness Benefits.
- Excellent Employee Pension Plan
- Disability benefits and optional additional Life insurance and AD&D.
- Generous time away
- Maternity and paternity leaves and topups
As a requirement of this position the successful candidate will need to provide acceptable proof that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID19 or demonstrate that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID19 for reasons protected under the BC Human Rights Code.TRIUMF will grant reasonable accommodation requests up to the point of undue hardship.
Application closing date:
Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.
Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.
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.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
Contact information:
Email:
Phone: 604.222.1047
Fax: 604.222.3791
4004 Wesbrook Mall Vancouver BC V6T 2A3
TRIUMF is located on the traditional ancestral and unceded territory of the xwmkwym (Musqueam) People who for millennia have passed on their culture history and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.
Employment Type
Full-Time
