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Senior Target Systems Engineering Specialist page is loadedSenior Target Systems Engineering SpecialistApply locations TRIUMF Vancouver, BC time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR101593Discover TRIUMF , 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 Canadas 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 TRIUMFs nuclear operation license.Work can includeSystem owner of complex infrastructure leading break-fix, proactive maintenance strategy, upgrades and long-term projectsSupervises 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 systemsLeads procurements of complex infrastructureSUPERVISION 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 situationsExpert knowledge in area of expertise including tasks, processes and practisesAbility to explain/present complex ideas and present clear summaries of work progress/conclusionsAbility to write design notes or conference papers in support of complex projectsAbility to network with key industry contactsNUCLEAR 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 Permanent Resident .Position type:PermanentHours per week:35Total RewardsAt TRIUMF, we value our employees and are committed to providing a competitive total rewards package. We offer comprehensive benefits that promote the well-being and security of our staff and provide an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a high-profile national research facility, where you can make a difference.Salary Range:$86,100.00 - $107,600.00Benefits Information:TRIUMF paid dental, extended health, vision care, emergency travel assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Life Insurance, and supplementary Wellness Benefits.Excellent Employee Pension PlanDisability benefits, and optional additional Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)Generous time awayMaternity and paternity leaves and top-upsApplication closing date:Apply now and be part of our extraordinary journey.Learn more about the amazing research and work we do at TRIUMF.and inclusion are integral to excellence and enhance our ability to create knowledge and opportunity for all. Together, we are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the voices of our employees, students, partners, and the people and communities we serve.As an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalised on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.Contact information:Email: : 604.222.1047Fax: 604.222.37914004 Wesbrook Mall - Vancouver, BC - V6T 2A3TRIUMF is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xwmkwym (Musqueam) People, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next on this site.About UsEstablished in 1968 in Vancouver, TRIUMF is Canadas particle accelerator centre. The lab is a hub for discovery and innovation inspired by a half-century of ingenuity in answering some of natures most challenging questions. From the hunt for the smallest particles in the universe to the development of new technologies, TRIUMF solves problems and delivers impact. We drive compelling research and create ideas and innovations that benefit humanity. #J-18808-Ljbffr