Maintenance Engineering Specialist

Are you looking for a role where you can directly influence the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical plant systems and equipment? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems, developing innovative maintenance strategies, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to improve performance and reliability? If you do, as a
Maintenance Engineering Specialist,
you will provide expert engineering support, drive continuous improvement, and help ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements across the site.
What you will be doing!
Creating electrical engineering designs for nuclear and non-nuclear systems in accordance with Engineering Change Control requirements.
Investigating, defining, and documenting technical design requirements to support safe and effective system performance.
Developing and reviewing engineering design documentation, identifying replacement equipment, and recommending equipment or process improvements.
Providing technical support during field execution activities and completing engineering closeout documentation, including drawings, maintenance routines, emergency procedures, and ServiceNow updates.
Reviewing maintenance planning packages to ensure compliance with design requirements, applicable standards, and industry best practices.
Performing power system studies to support worker safety and system reliability.
Providing technical guidance and troubleshooting support to maintenance and operations personnel.
Reviewing engineering work for code compliance, technical accuracy, and adherence to engineering best practices.
Evaluating and reviewing engineering deliverables prepared by third-party contractors and consultants.
Ensuring preventative maintenance requirements are identified and incorporated into maintenance programs.
Investigating system failures and emerging equipment issues through field walkdowns, drawing reviews, and technical data analysis.
Developing corrective action plans, documenting recommendations, and supporting implementation activities.
Acting as the Engineering Representative for maintenance, modification, and capital projects.
Coordinating technical inputs from multiple engineering disciplines to support project execution.
Supporting the development of project scopes, technical specifications, work packages, schedules, and cost estimates.
Collaborating with project managers, planners, operations personnel, maintenance teams, and contractors to achieve project objectives.
Supporting commissioning, testing, turnover, and project closeout activities.
Identifying and mitigating technical risks that may impact safety, quality, reliability, or project performance.
Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What We Are Looking ForEducation
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a university of recognized standing.
Eligible to be licensed as a professional engineer in Canada.
Experience
Engineering experience in a regulated (e.G., nuclear) or industrial environment.
Relevant experience in maintenance engineering, equipment reliability, asset management, system design, or maintenance program development is an asset.
Experience in maintenance planning, commissioning, operations support, equipment lifecycle management, reliability engineering, and/or maintenance execution within a plant or nuclear operating environment would be an asset.
Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues, troubleshoot equipment and system performance concerns, and develop practical engineering solutions.
Experience working within quality assurance, regulatory, and safety-focused environments is considered an asset.
Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and related maintenance planning and asset management software is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to work in a team environment, maintain a clear focus on team goals, and establish good rapport with groups and individuals of many diverse professions is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with applicable Canadian occupational health and safety legislation, industry standards, and best practices related to maintenance, equipment reliability, work control, and safe work execution in industrial and nuclear facilities.
Knowledge of safety programs and standards related to hazardous energy control, worker safety, equipment maintenance, and operational risk management.
Understanding of regulatory requirements, engineering standards, quality assurance principles, and management systems applicable to nuclear and industrial environments.
Knowledge of maintenance engineering principles, including asset management, preventive and predictive maintenance, reliability engineering, root cause analysis, and equipment lifecycle management.
Working knowledge of plant operations, maintenance processes, engineering programs, and project execution activities.
Familiarity with configuration management, work management, and maintenance program requirements in a regulated environment.
Demonstrated ability to evaluate technical issues, develop practical engineering solutions, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and operational performance.
Familiar with safety standards applicable to Canadian installations and Canadian nuclear facilities (Latest edition of Canadian Electrical Code C22.1, Control of Hazardous Energy (CSA Z460) and Workplace Electrical Safety (CSA Z462)
Understand industry safety regulations (Canada Labour Code), standards and quality assurance (ISO 9001) for nuclear and industrial settings.
Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System software would be an asset.
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.”
Working Conditions
We have a compressed work week: Four (4) days per week, ten (10) hours per day for a forty (40) hour work week, starting at 6:00 a.M. to 4:30 p.M.
This position is part of the WPEG and is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in their Collective Agreement. As a member of this bargaining unit, you’ll benefit from clear expectations around hours of work, wages, vacation, and other conditions that support a fair and consistent working environment.
Why CNL?Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a
clean and secure world
excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders— pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most .
From building the next generation of
clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies, to developing
targeted cancer treatments, to continuing our global leadership in
environmental remediation —we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards PackageWe believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
Paid time off: vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
Benefits effective Day One – no waiting period
Tuition support to help you keep learning and growing
A defined-benefit pension plan or a defined-contribution pension plan, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
Delivering clean energy for today and tomorrow
Restoring and protecting the environment
Contributing to the health of Canadians
Location: OnsiteLocated near Pinawa, Manitoba, our Whiteshell site is surrounded by pristine lakes, rivers, and forests — a true haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a peaceful, close-knit community atmosphere, ideal for those who enjoy nature, recreation, and a balanced lifestyle.
Please note: This is a fully onsite position based at our Whiteshell site, Manitoba.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to read all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our Core Values:
Respect
Teamwork
Accountability
Safety
Integrity
Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful career development opportunities and accommodations for all employees.
CNL is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via View email address on ca.hrm.tc. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
Whiteshell Laboratories is situated on the traditional lands of Treaties 1 and 3, and near Treaty 5. This land is the home of the Anicinabe, Ojibway Anishinaabe and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We recognize that many other Indigenous Peoples across the region and Canada also consider this area their home.
At Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), we recognize the unique history, spiritual beliefs, cultural practices, and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, and we appreciate the responsibility they have as stewards of the environment. We remain firmly committed to being an active participant in Canada’s journey towards healing and reconciliation.
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