Senior Target Systems Engineering Specialist

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TRIUMF – Vancouver, BCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR101593

Discover , Canada's particle accelerator centre. We are a publicly funded, not-for-profit research lab that is a hub for discovery and innovation.

Our mission is to serve as Canada’s 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.

TRIUMF's 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:
** Support professional engineering activities Target and Ion Sources Department in an experienced role and take ownership of design, refurbishment, operation, and improvements of major accelerator target technology systems, requiring nuclear, accelerator, process, automation engineering experience.
** PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Provides professional leadership for nuclear target systems within the Targets and Ion Sources Department.
* Provides design oversight, expert advice and hands-on support proactively to site wide accelerator target systems.
* Provides leadership for target and ion source development within the TRIUMF TIS department.
* Takes ownership of remote handling, and target system processes and proactively proposes and integrates improvements and refurbishments.
* Proactively addresses safety concerns and takes initiative to guarantee compliance to regulations and TRIUMF’s nuclear operation license.
* Work can include  + System owner of complex infrastructure leading break-fix, proactive maintenance strategy, upgrades and long-term projects  + Supervises and/or conducts target systems designs, mechanical simulations, prototyping and operation.  + Provides expert oversight of processes and improvements.  + Coordinates support and troubleshooting of on-line systems  + Leads procurements of complex infrastructure
** SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
*** Individual contributor role with an expectation to provide day-to-day leadership to diverse and multidisciplinary teams as part of leading major projects and initiatives.
* Responsible for providing guidance, training, and mentorship to engineers, technicians, students, and post-docs.
** KNOWLEDGE AND

SKILLS:

** The position requires:
* Expert understanding of accelerator target technologies, remote-handling principles and able to apply them to complex design, trouble-shooting and operational situations
* Expert knowledge in area of expertise including tasks, processes and practises
* Ability to explain/present complex ideas and present clear summaries of work progress/conclusions
* Ability to write design notes or conference papers in support of complex projects
* Ability to network with key industry contacts
** NUCLEAR ENERGY WORKER (NEW):
** Some work will require access to exclusion areas where there are activated components. The position requires the incumbent to be trained as a NEW. Training will be provided by TRIUMF.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

*** Requires a Masters degree in mechanical engineering and expertise in accelerator target system engineering, nuclear, process and material engineering, remote handling, and automation, all with demonstrated specialized knowledge and competence at an advanced level.
* 8+ years of professional experience or equivalent in accelerator and target systems engineering.
* Professional Engineering designation or eligibility to apply for P.Eng. designation in British Columbia.

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…