Job Description

Laboratory Engineer, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Primary Purpose: To assist in the delivery of the Heat Transfer portion of the Mechanical Engineering undergraduate program and support research activities in this area.

Nature of Work: This position reports directly to the Department Head and takes direction from faculty members who specialize in heat transfer.

The person in this position manages the laboratory space and consumables budget for the heat transfer area. This position involves direct instruction of undergraduate students, training of graduate students, and collaboration with faculty on a wide range of activities associated with the research enterprise. A substantial amount of highly-specialized equipment is supported by the position. The incumbent will also contribute to capital equipment planning and will serve on the Department Safety Committee. A major responsibility of the position is to monitor safety issues including, but not limited to, the development of standard operating procedures, recommending and developing specialized training for teaching and research personnel, controlling access to hazardous areas, ensuring secure and safe storage of hazardous substances, and facilitating proper waste disposal.

Typical Duties/Accountabilities: * Responsible for the development and maintenance of the highest level of laboratory safety standards in the Heat Transfer area. This includes activities such as

• Development and implementation of standard operating procedures;
• Recommending/developing specialized safety training for teaching and research personnel;
• Ensuring the highest level of compliance with all environmental, health and safety regulatory requirements;
• Ensuring secure storage and disposal of hazardous substances;
• assessing and mitigating risks associated with operation of laboratories; and
• participating in the Department Safety Committee.
• Responsible for assigned laboratory modules which contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs development and delivery. This includes activities such as

• instructing and/or supervising the instruction of the undergraduate and graduate heat transfer laboratory programs;
• assisting in the development, planning and documentation of new and existing undergraduate and graduate laboratories;
• setting up undergraduate and graduate laboratory equipment;
• training and supervising graduate student Laboratory Demonstrators; and
• participating in the administration of the mechanical engineering undergraduate laboratory program.
• Support experimental and numerical research in the Heat Transfer area. This includes activities such as

• supporting research through competent operation and further development of laboratory infrastructure;
• providing direct, specialized technical assistance to graduate students on their research projects; and
• enabling the development of research capability by acquiring and implementing advanced technical expertise.
• Responsible for procurement and maintenance of infrastructure in the Heat Transfer research area. This includes activities such as

• achieving a high standard of maintenance for all facilities;
• ensuring appropriate calibration standards are maintained for all critical instrumentation; and
• preparing and submitting funding applications for equipment renewal opportunities such as the department\'s capital equipment allocation, Engineering Advancement Trust Fund, and research grant applications.
• Provide general and technical department support as required. This includes activities such as

• ensuring funds used are within budget allocation levels, are effectively stewarded and used in the operation and maintenance of teaching and research laboratories;
• ensuring both university and college policies and procedures related to key accountabilities are adhered to;
• providing service and advice to industry, students, and design groups; and
• promoting the success of the department by responding to special needs.

Qualifications

Education: * A Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering is required. A Mechanical Engineering degree is highly desirable.

• Formal training and/or demonstrated experience in the operation of specialized equipment, facilities and engineering tools (e.g., computer models and software) used in the heat transfer area would be an advantage.
• Advanced degree(s) in a relevant field would be an advantage.

Licenses: Immediate eligibility for registration with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan is required (as an Engineer-in-Training or Professional Engineer). An established P.Eng. is preferred.

Experience: A minimum of two years of relevant experience is required. A demonstrated commitment to safety protocols in past roles is required. Experience in instructing students is strongly preferred. Aptitude and experience working with instruments common in the field (temperature measurement, humidity measurement, heat exchangers, combustion/fire science measurements etc.) would be highly regarded. General knowledge of instrumentation and data acquisition systems would be an advantage. Experience with LabView programming and building energy modelling software would be considered a strong advantage.

Skills: Desirable skills include the ability to work within a team, creative thinking, problem solving and troubleshooting skills; effective interpersonal skills; good verbal and written communication skills; and the proven ability to work on multiple projects with competing demands to meet deadlines. Must have the physical ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labour.

This position is in scope of ASPA.

Inquiries regarding this position can be directed to the Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Scott Noble at scott.noble@usask.ca.

Department: Mechanical Engineering
Status: Term 12 months with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: ASPA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $64,107.00 - 100,169.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Specialist Professional
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 2
Posted Date: 6/26/2023
Closing Date: 8/7/2023 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus

The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where \'Yes\' is indicated below. Further information is available at:

Criminal Record Check: Not Applicable
Driver\'s License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
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