Mechanical Service Attendant

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories

  • Chalk River, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Do you want to work in an environment where you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical equipment? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you!The Mechanical Service Attendant performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs of mechanical equipment. Works safely to remove air gapped systems in buildings that are to be decommissioned.What will you be doing !
  • Inspect and service mechanical (eg condensate pumps, domestic hot water pumps, sewage pumps, oil and coolant changes on various pieces of precision machining equipment) by oiling, greasing and associated tasks involved with preventive maintenance. Dispose of used materials in compliance with CNL requirements.
  • Assist tradespersons when required.
  • Document maintenance activities by completing all pertinent paper work.
  • Maintain good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools and equipment, adhering to provincial, federal and CNL regulations in order to provide a safe and efficient working environment.
  • Perform Labourer activities in Decommissioning.
  • Comply with all regulations regarding waste disposal for decommissioned buildings.
  • Test hazardous materials to determine proper way to clean up.
  • Assist with scaffolding and help build containment areas before cleaning up.
  • Remove, neutralize, or clean up hazardous materials that are found or spilled.
  • Clean contaminated equipment for disposal by using sandblasters, power washers, etc.
  • Package and transport waste materials to a low level waste facility.
  • Remove air gapped systems.
Mechanical Service Attendants receive comprehensive training on the job. Training generally includes a combination of classroom instruction and field work. In the classroom, they learn safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment. While on site, they learn about equipment and chemicals, and are supervised.To work with a specific hazardous materials, workers must complete training and work requirements set by Legislation on handling the material.Workers who treat asbestos or lead, the most common containments, must complete and employers-sponsored training program that meets Federal standards. Employer-sponsored training is usually given in-house, and the employer is responsible for covering all technical and safety subjects outlined by Federal Legislation.Extensive training is required for decommissioning workers employees at nuclear facilities. In addition to completing the hazardous waste removal training that meets Federal standards, workers must take courses on nuclear materials and radiation safety as mandated by CNL.What we are looking for :Abilities and Skills:
  • Knowledge of mechanical equipment and associated systems in order to efficiently maintain and remove systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints and drawings specific in order to have a thorough understanding of the scope of the job in question.
  • Written and verbal communication skills to be able to work in multi-trade groups and communicate with CNL staff across a broad range of disciplines.
  • Able to work at heights, confined spaces and varying temperatures to complete work.
Education:Secondary school graduation diploma.Security Requirements:Security clearance eligibility required: Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.Why CNL?Does working with a team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a clean and secure world speak to you? We're reinventing ourselves to be the pace setters so we can lead the charge in solving the problems that matter, like building the next generation of clean nuclear and hydrogen energy solutions, developing new and better-targeted cancer treatments, and continuing to lead the world in environmental remediation.We offer a complete total rewards package :
  • paid time off (vacation, sick, floater & personal);
  • benefits effective day one, that’s right, no waiting period;
  • tuition support
  • and a pension!
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
  • Clean energy for today and tomorrow.
  • Restore and protect the Environment.
  • Contribute to the health of Canadians.
Location:CNL’s Chalk River laboratory is nestled in the Ottawa Valley and affords our employees an area that is environmentally pristine with extensive forests, hills and numerous small lakes, all of which support a variety of wildlife typical to the southern edge of the Canadian Shield. Many surrounding towns, such as Pembroke, Petawawa and Deep River, provide you with unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep! In fact, Deep River was named the fourth best place to live in Canada in a recent ranking by movingwaldo.com.CNL is committed to providing an atmosphere free from barriers that promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in achieving our mission. CNL welcomes and celebrates employees, stakeholders and partners of all racial, cultural, and ethnic identities.
CNL also supports a workplace environment and a corporate culture that is built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity and Excellence which encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects inclusive of accommodations for all employees.CNL is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. If you require accommodation measures during any phase of the hiring process, please indicate via our ATS when applying. All information received in relation to accommodation requests will be kept confidential.[The Chalk River Laboratories site] [The City of Ottawa] is located on the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people. As an organization, CNL recognizes and appreciates their historic connection to this place. CNL also recognizes the contributions that First Nations, Métis, Inuit and other Indigenous Peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and this province and country as a whole.#LI-POST

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