Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic

Do you have qualifications to be a refrigeration & air conditioning mechanic? If you answered yes, then this may be the job for you! A Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic is responsible for performing the duties required such as supplying mechanical trade services by troubleshooting, repair, installation and fabrication of HVAC equipment to support the day-to-day operation of CNL industrial equipment and to ensure customer commitments are met.

What will you be doing!

• To troubleshoot, repair, maintain, dismantle, install, and adjust all types of refrigeration, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment such as; fans, compressors, condensers, pressure regulating valves, expansion valves, pressure control humidistats, thermostats and water regulating valves used in air conditioning work.

• Balance ventilation systems to design specifications and after modifications have been made, take air velocity readings with a volumeter or other instruments used for this purpose.

• Read and interpret drawings, work packages, and reference materials to ensure that the scope of a given job is fully understood and that all aspects of the job have been considered and comply with AECL regulations and all applicable codes.

• Perform leak checks.

• Change and discharge Freon cooling systems and gas-insulated x-ray equipment.

• Install Freon lines, flare, silver solder or soft solder using Pres-To-Lite or Oxygen Acetylene Torch as required.

• Maintain good housekeeping practices of all work areas, tools and equipment, adhering to provincial, federal, and AECL regulations in order to provide a safe and efficient working environment. Attend monthly safety meetings and immediately report any safety concerns and/or infractions. Apply Event Free Tools and Pre-job Brief information throughout the execution of assigned work and models this behaviour and knowledge to others.

• Assist in the training, coaching and mentoring of apprentices and co-op students in safe workshop practices and procedures including work planning, assisting and development of skills by demonstrating techniques, describing suitable methods. Monitor, assess and correct work performance, discuss problems and improvements and report progress to supervisor and identify further training needs.

• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

What we are looking for:

• Education
  • Secondary school graduation diploma and qualification as a Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic typically acquired through the completion of the required 9000-hour apprenticeship.
• Experience
  • Experience with DDC (Distributed Digital Control Systems) would be an asset.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of all applicable codes, standards and all applicable CNL procedures in order to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Demonstrated use and endorsement of Personal Protection Equipment (PEE).
  • Ability to read and interpret technical diagrams, blueprints and drawings.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office in order to update and write procedures, create spreadsheets, input data, and communication via email.
• Security Clearance Eligibility Required
  • Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom. CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”

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 pacesetters 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 environmentally pristine area with extensive forests, hills, and numerous small lakes. These 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 unparalleled outdoor adventures at your doorstep!

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. Please read here for more on our DE&I Commitment.

CNL also supports a workplace environment and corporate culture built on our Core Values: Respect, Teamwork, Accountability, Safety, Integrity, and Excellence. These values encourage equitable employment practices and career prospects, including 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 regarding accommodation requests will be kept confidential.

The Chalk River Laboratories site 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.

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