Instrumentation & Control Technologist

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Duties

The Engineering Services (ES) Group at CanmetENERGY-Ottawa is responsible for engineering, technical support and maintenance services, including the instrumentation and control installations in all the labs and pilot plant facilities. As a member of the electrical team within ES Group, the candidate will help with instrumentation and control services to clients (research scientists, research engineers, technicians/technologists or external clients) on projects funded by government departments, cost-recovery or external stakeholders such as power generating stations and oil companies. The job requires design, layout planning, assembly, installation and testing of control systems related to mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls and/or hydraulic systems as part of industrial research applications. The candidate is also required to discuss project requirements with project teams and consult reference materials, as well as to ensure all installations comply with Canadian Electrical Codes and Canada Standard Association.

Work environment

CanmetENERGY is Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy. Its expertise, projects and unique facilities are driving solutions for cleaner production and use of energy resources. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa engages in research and development in the areas of energy efficiency, clean fossil fuels and renewable and alternative energy sources, in the transition to a low-carbon future. Our goal is to ensure that Canada is at the leading edge of clean energy technology development and greenhouse gas reduction. We are one of four national laboratories under the Minister of Natural Resources Canada dedicated to research, development and deployment of energy science and technology solutions for Canada.

CanmetENERGY-Ottawa’s mission supports the Minister’s mandate by leading the development of energy S&T solutions for the environmental and economic benefit of Canadians. We foster a broad range of successful research partnerships with manufacturers, academia, planners, builders, and all levels of government, by working collaboratively to identify, test and innovate products and processes beneficial to the lives of Canadians.

At CanmetENERGY-Ottawa, we strive for organizational excellence and demonstrate this commitment through our Gold Level Certification in the Excellence, Innovation & Wellness Standard provided by Excellence Canada. CanmetENERGY-Ottawa also supports its employees in achieving a work-life balance that allows them to continue to be successful in their careers while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

This position is located at the Bells Corners Complex, situated within Ottawa’s Greenbelt, yet close to restaurants and shopping within the area of Bells Corners. Situated between Nepean and Kanata, we are close to the Bayshore bus station as well as the Eagleson/Terry Fox Park and Ride with bus access to the Complex. This location also features trails and walking paths as well as workplace wellness programs including running, fitness and mental health initiatives to boost employee morale and work/life balance.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established through this process to staff identical or similar positions at Natural Resources Canada at the EG-04 group and level with various tenures (determinate period or permanent), various language requirements (English Essential, French Essential, English or French Essential and Bilingual) and profiles (BBB/BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC, etc.), various security requirements (Reliability Status, Secret), various conditions of employment and for various locations.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of post-secondary education from a recognized post-secondary institution in Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technologist/Technician, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology or another field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience in fabrication, installation, and modification of commercial and industrial instrumentation and process control equipment.
Experience in detecting and correcting irregularities and malfunctions in instrumentation and process control equipment.
Experience in setting up and carrying out preventive maintenance or calibration on instrumentation and process control equipment.
Experience using at least two the following control system software: Honeywell Experion, Freelance, NI Labview, Allen Bradley, and/or Automation Direct P-series.
Experience using CAD software: AutoCAD, Visio, or similar.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of temperature, pressure, level, and flow measurement and control strategies.
Knowledge of a variety of electronic test and measurement equipment and tools such as multi-meters and calibrators.
Knowledge of electronic components and circuits used in instrumentation and control systems.
Knowledge of proper instrumentation calibration techniques.
Knowledge of configuring or programming process control equipment such as programmable logic controllers, process controllers, distributed control systems, and data acquisition systems.

Ability to read complex process and instrumentation diagrams, control schematics, and electrical drawings.
Ability to plan, organize and manage priorities.
Ability to provide technical input for project planning including time/cost estimates, material and equipment requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective interpersonal relationships
Initiative
Judgment
Team player

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience in working with scientists, engineers and technicians on mining, combustion, energy conversion systems, or a similar field.

Ability to handle multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Natural Resources Canada is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as members of a visible minority group, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or women (in non-traditional occupations) could be considered in priority.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

All applications must be submitted online through the Government of Canada Jobs website. DO NOT email, fax or mail in applications, as these will NOT be accepted.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Applicants are required to meet the Essential Qualifications. Asset Qualifications MAY be applied at any point in the assessment process. Therefore, you are strongly encouraged to answer Asset Qualifications questions in your online application.

Candidates should be prepared to provide proof of education (copy of degree/diploma) and citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have obtained education outside Canada, you will be required to submit proof of evaluation of Canadian equivalency.

Candidates from outside the public service may be required to pay for travel and relocation costs associated with this selection process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.