Mechanical System Specialist

Canadian Nuclear LaboratoriesChalk River, ONvia CNL careers site

  • Full-time
  • Posted 12 days ago
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About the job

The mechanical system specialist owns the mechanical systems and utilities at CNL's Chalk River Laboratories, including HVAC, steam, water, compressed air and natural gas. The role oversees daily operation, plans maintenance and lifecycle work, and manages the projects and contractors that keep these systems reliable.

The position is on site, five days a week at 7.5 hours a day, for 37.5 hours. Applicants must be eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), covering 3 to 5 years of verifiable history.

What you’ll do

  • Oversee daily operation of HVAC, steam, water, air and gas systems
  • Respond to system problems and direct repairs to code
  • Prepare and approve work packages for staff and contractors
  • Manage maintenance, upgrade and replacement projects
  • Build preventive maintenance and asset management plans
  • Coordinate planned shutdowns
  • Report system status and risks to leadership

What we’re looking for

  • Trade or technology diploma or certificate, or equivalent
  • Five to ten years in operating or maintaining mechanical systems
  • Experience with central heating plants, HVAC, cranes, elevators and water systems
  • Experience with steam, condensate, compressed air and gas distribution
  • Background in maintenance planning and contractor oversight
  • Able to read engineering drawings; skilled with Excel, Word and Primavera
  • Eligible for Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC)

Benefits

  • Group RRSP or pension
  • Paid sick days
  • Benefits from day one, tuition support

Details

Pay
Job type
Full-time
Where
286 Plant Road, Chalk River, ON K0J 1J0, Chalk River
Kind of work
Professional & technical
Listed until
Nov 27, 2026

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