Job Description

INTRO The Advanced Fuels & Reactor Physics (AF&RP) branch develops technologies for fabrication of advanced nuclear fuels, measures fuel material properties, conducts post-irradiation examinations to study the fuel performance characteristics, and conducts reactor physics calculations and experiments in ZED-2 research reactor. On-going projects include assessment of advanced nuclear fuels, molten salts and structural materials to support the development and implementation of small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technologies. The Instrumentation Technologist sits within the Fuel Fabrication Science and Technology Section of the AF&RP Branch. The mission of the Fuel Fabrication Science and Technology Section is to fabricate various advanced nuclear fuel types for out-of-reactor and in-reactor testing purposes as well as to investigate the application of advanced manufacturing methods to nuclear fuels. A wide range of instruments and equipment are used to fabricate and characterize nuclear fuel including, but not limited to, automated hydraulic presses, metal/ceramic 3D printers, high temperature furnaces with controlled atmospheres, a suite of thermal analysis instruments (thermogravimetric analyzer, dilatometer, differential scanning calorimeter),as well as common metrology hand tools and analytical balances. The successful candidate will set up, commission, calibrate, run, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments and equipment within the Section to enable successful execution of ongoing and upcoming projects
DUTIES

• Ensure that instruments and equipment are in working order and properly calibrated
• Perform routine calibration checks on various equipment and instruments (thermogravimetric analyzer, differential scanning calorimeter, dilatometer, etc.) to verify that they are functioning properly and measuring accurately/precisely.
• Perform routine maintenance on control systems and safety interlock checks for instruments and equipment. Troubleshoot equipment in the event of a breakdown.
• Maintain instruments and equipment under calibration control. This may involve sending equipment and instruments out for calibration with our internal calibration shop or performing calibration procedures in the lab.
• Support the mission of the Fuel Fabrication Science and Technology Section mission by setting up and running experimental apparatus
• Set up, commission, run and monitor experiments using various equipment/instrumentation (temperature-controlled furnaces, mass flow controllers, vacuum/pressure transducers, data acquisition systems, etc.)
• Contribute to reports and scientific papers by compiling experimental data, preparing graphs and charts, performing basic calculations, and describing the work that was performed.
• Follow established procedures and help develop new procedures for the operation of equipment and instrumentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a recognized institute of advanced technology in the field of Instrumentation and Control, or equivalent formal education.
• 2-3 years of pertinent technological experience is considered an asset.
• Setting up and commissioning experimental apparatus and instrumentation, and performing experiments.
• Installing, calibrating, and maintaining instruments including temperature controllers, thermocouples, vacuum gauges, pressure transducers, mass flow controllers, balances, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience working in radiological labs/environment or in the nuclear industry is an asset, but not necessary.
• Knowledge of nuclear fuel and processes for fabricating and characterizing nuclear fuel is an asset, but not necessary.

EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical and Sensory Demands:

• This work will require standing while concentrating on the task at hand for extended periods of time;
• Work is mostly in laboratories with usual chemical laboratory hazards as well as radiological hazards
• Use of respirators and other personal protection equipment will be required;
• Reaching into glove boxes and fume hoods will be required;
• May be asked to temporarily work longer hours to achieve high priority internal and commercial commitments;
• Work location will be in controlled area (radiation protection training required, frequent radiation monitoring, security checkpoints, daily commute by foot, food and drink limitations in work area);
• Visual concentration is required for monitoring progress of experiments;
• Typing and manual dexterity is required;
• Mechanical aptitude is necessary for performing equipment maintenance;
• Food consumption is not generally possible except at lunch time;
• Environment demands high vigilance to alarms, lights and signals as a safety requirement;
• Radioisotope laboratory work necessitates mild movement responses to frustration and other emotional triggers

Working Environment:

• Work will be in moderate radiation hazard environments where personal protective equipment is required (Radioisotope Laboratories).
• Work is mostly in laboratories with the usual laboratory hazard

External Closing Date: August 25, 2022 @ 11:59PM