Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more:  www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Mechanical/Metallurgical Technologist

Employment Type: Permanent

Employment Level: Intermediate

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON)

Department: Materials and Major Components

Reports to: Materials and Major Components, Generation Life Cycle Management

Hours per week: 40

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

• Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.
• Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.
• Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.
• Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

• Conduct mechanical and component testing programs on metallic and non-metallic components using computer-controlled servo-hydraulic test machines, autoclaves or other equipment in accordance with established procedures.
• Connect data acquisition and monitoring instrumentation to test specimens. Perform metallurgical examinations of samples in the laboratory.
• Perform forensic investigations of metallic and non-metallic materials/components, power distribution equipment, cables, and electromechanical equipment. Assist in the development of test methods, procedures, techniques and lab equipment.  
• Analyse experimental data to assist professional staff in preparing technical reports.  Interact with supervisory and support staff to ensure that work is completed on schedule and to the required quality standards. 
• Maintain records of experimental work as per quality assurance requirements. 
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is properly calibrated and maintained and help to maintain a safe, well-organized work environment. 
• Interact with customers and perform off-site work at utility customer sites. 
• Work may be conducted in conventional laboratories and/or Zone 3 radioactive materials laboratories.

What You Need to Succeed

• Requires a good working knowledge of mechanical testing, instrumentation and control, including equipment set-up, safe operation and monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Requires a good working knowledge of hydraulic systems (including load frames), including setup, I&C, safe operation and monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Demonstrated computer skills for data acquisition and analysis.

• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with colleagues and customers.  Some minor technical report preparation may be required such as development of laboratory and testing procedures, reporting of testing results, etc.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills to receive and provide information to customers.
• Experience with electrical testing (e.g. on power distribution equipment and cables) is an asset.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of materials is an asset.
• Knowledge of metallographic preparation of metals is an asset.
• Experience with chemical handling (WHMIS) is considered an asset.
• Ability to perform work at client sites (e.g. nuclear utilities) is required.
• Ability to carry out and document test programs in accordance with established procedures.
• Basic knowledge and experience in the preparation of drawings using CAD software.
• A period of 5 years’ experience is considered necessary.
• This knowledge is considered to be normally acquired by successful completion of grade 12 in a secondary, commercial or technical school or equivalent plus 3 year concentrated study in an Engineering Technology/Technician Program (e.g. mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, welding concentration) at a College of Applied Arts and Technology, Polytechnical Institute or Community College.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.