Junior Project Engineer

Job title: Junior Project Engineer

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Junior Project Engineer – (992206.2)

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Organizational Unit

University of Victoria -> VP Research -> Ocean Networks Canada

Posting Close Date

19 July 2022

Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.

FTE

1.0

Salary Grade

$53,944.00 – $70,797.00

Additional Posting Information

Please note that while the university encourages and accepts external applications, a strong pool of internal candidates has been identified for this opportunity.

Salary posted reflects full FTE (will be prorated for part time)

Classification

SG7

Start Date

7/26/2022

End Date

7/27/2024

Employee Group:

PEA – Term

# of Hires Needed

1

Category

Engineering

About this Opportunity

The University of Victoria is one of Victoria’s largest employers and one of Canada’s best diversity employers. Together we are more than 5,000 dedicated faculty, librarians and staff supporting the University of Victoria’s diverse academic programs, world-class research and commitment to civic engagement.

The salary range for this position is:

Recruitment range: $53,944 – $60,718 starting salary determined by the PEA .

Performance range: starting salary to max of $70,797 is available through annual performance increases.

Job Summary

Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) is a world-leading organization supporting ocean discovery and technological innovation. ONC is as a not-for-profit society that operates and manages innovative cabled observatories on behalf of the University of Victoria that supply continuous power and Internet connectivity to various scientific instruments located in coastal, deep-ocean, and Arctic environments. ONC’s cable arrays host hundreds of sensors distributed in, on and above the seabed along with mobile and land based assets strategically located, instruments that address key scientific and policy issues (subsea earthquakes and tsunamis, ocean acidification, marine biodiversity, etc.) within a wide range of environments.

ONC’s Observatory Operations’ division is mandated to provide a reliable and relevant digital, coastal and sub-sea infrastructure that facilitates the goals of the observatory user communities. Marine Operations supports this mandate through the installation, maintenance and repair of the cabled arrays, mobile systems and land-based assets that comprise the coastal sub-sea infrastructure. In this regard, Marine Operations utilizes a team-based, client-focused approach that promotes a safe work environment and fosters an environment of mutual respect, cooperation and support. Together the Field Services, Testing & Development and Operations Support units within Marine Operations, work to efficiently, effectively and safely fulfill their core purpose. The Marine Technology Centre (MTC) in Sidney serves as the department’s base of operations.

The Junior Project Engineer will work in either the Testing and Development (T&D) unit, or the Field Services unit. The T&D unit is primarily responsible for testing and qualifying instruments and equipment prior to deployment to the cabled observatories and other mobile and land based assets. The Team designs and develops instruments and equipment, repairs and maintains instruments, and supports the planning and execution of field operations related to the observatory maintenance. The Field Services unit is primarily responsible for preparing for and executing field service operations related to the day-to-day workings of the cabled observatories and other mobile and land based assets. Both units participate in ship based activities that occur multiple times a year for up to four weeks duration, as well as day and multi day trips to service land and marine systems.

The Junior Project Engineer participates in observatory maintenance, instrument testing and maintenance activities, maintenance of the laboratory testing facility, equipment design and development, and documentation of instruments, equipment, and related procedures.

This position is expected to maintain certifications in forklift and crane operation safe practices, first aid, and a Transport Canada approved marine safety course such as Standards of Training, Certifications and Watchkeeping – 95 Basic Safety, MED-A3 or other.

This position, as with all Marine Operations positions, will on a rotating basis serve as the Marine Operations Safety Coordinator whose role it is to coordinate internal tasks required to ensure safety equipment, training and records are in place to meet Marine Operations workplace safety requirements. The Safety Coordinator sits on the ONC Joint Local Safety Committee.

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have a degree in engineering or applied science, and a minimum of 1-2 years of experience related to engineering in marine environments, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

The candidate must either be a member of the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia as a Professional Engineer (PEng) or registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT), or be eligible to become a PEng or EIT and must register as a condition of employment.

Technical:

• Ability to use engineering training and experience to diagnose and analyze problems
• Experience with electronics testing equipment and tools
• Strong electronic troubleshooting and soldering skills
• Experience with PC based command, control and data acquisition
• Experience with serial communications protocols (EIA 232, 422, 485)
• Experience with computer networking, TCP/IP and UDP
• Experience with systems-level hardware integration
• Experience with mechanical and structural systems design and fabrication
• Demonstrated competence with construction hand and power tools
• Demonstrated competence with a 3D CAD package such as SolidWorks
• Documentation, diagram and technical writing skills

Other:

• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work cooperatively within a team, as well as independently
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with oceanographic instrumentation and equipment including field support at sea would be an asset
• Forklift certification an asset.
• Previous maritime experience an asset.
• A current Standard First Aid or Marine Basic First Aid certificate is desirable
• A Transport Canada approved marine safety course such as Standards in Training, Certifications and MED A3 Marine Basic Safety or other would be an asset

Equity and Diversity Statement

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