Senior Wind Tunnel Operator

RWDI•Guelph, ON

9d•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite

About The Position

RWDI is a global climate and performance engineering consulting firm that helps its clients redefine what’s possible by overcoming design and operational challenges, while minimizing environmental, user, and resource impact. With deep technical expertise across a broad range of services, we drive success on ambitious building, industry, and infrastructure projects. We are a values-based organization, which means everything we do relates back to our three core values: innovation, integrity, and integration. So, when we look for new people to join our team, alignment to these values is a vital piece of our people puzzle. Here’s what this looks like: You push the boundaries of what’s possible. People know they can rely on you to follow through on your commitments. You believe that when a group of people come together, they can achieve more than any one person could alone. If this sounds like you and you’re ready to join an award-winning organization and work alongside renown technical and exceptionally innovative colleagues, RWDI is the place for you. RWDI is seeking a Senior Wind Tunnel Operator to join the Wind Tunnel Group in Guelph, Ontario. This is a full-time permanent position, requiring rotating day, afternoon, and night shifts. The Senior Wind Tunnel Operator is responsible for setting up and executing experiments adhering to the prescribed test program and quality standards.

Requirements

Hands-on skills relating to carpentry or physical assembly of components, including the use of various hand and power tools
Technologically inclined and competent using windows-based programs
Excellent attention to detail in both physical and computer environments
Logical thinker with good judgement and decision-making abilities
Ability to work with commitment and accuracy under pressure to successfully meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to lift 50lbs
Self-starter and able to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Post-Secondary education in Instrumentation Technology is considered an asset

Responsibilities

Physical assembly of the test model onto the testing platform
Physical assembly of testing sensors into the wind tunnel
Physical connection of sensors to data acquisition equipment
Configuration of various software programs to facilitate data collection
Ensure physical test setup meets quality control standards
Ensure acquired data meets quality control standards
Communication and collaboration with internal and external team members
Safe operation of equipment and tools
Following SOPs in relation to handling and operating equipment and instrumentation
Performing all duties effectively to meet project timelines