Technical Officer

National Research Council Canada•Vancouver, BC

3d•CA$66,126 - CA$91,012•Onsite

About The Position

As Canada’s largest research and innovation organization, the National Research Council (NRC) pushes the boundaries of science and engineering. The NRC is seeking a Technical Officer to support its Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre. This role is ideal for an individual who shares the NRC's core values of Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Creativity. The NRC is recognized as one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, a Top Employer in the National Capital Region, and one of Forbes Canada’s Best Employers. The organization fosters a supportive workplace that encourages creativity, welcomes diverse perspectives, and promotes innovation at all levels. Teamwork is highly valued, and employees collaborate across various fields with leading experts to develop innovative solutions. The NRC is committed to helping individuals discover their potential for growth, contribution, and career advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline and minimum 3 years relevant work experience, OR Diploma and minimum 5 years relevant work experience.
Experience in design, build, and operating and maintaining microgrid systems and components.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in hands-on field work including working with Vendors, Technology Suppliers and Trades staff.
Experience working with single and 3-phase engine generator sets, battery energy storage systems, wind turbine generators, photovoltaic arrays and their respective inverter technologies.
Experience creating and following preventative maintenance plans for various components, and developing performance monitoring strategies for complex systems.
Strong knowledge of applying CSA workplace safety codes and standards.
Practical knowledge of how microgrid components such as gas and diesel engines, 3-phase generators, batteries, fuel cells, thermal storage, PV inverters, HVAC, and fire suppression operate and are integrated.
Knowledge in design, installation and commissioning of Microgrid systems and components at different scales (e.g. 10kW to 1MW).
Demonstrated capability in synthesizing test data and generating high-quality technical reports suitable for either peer review and/or delivery to industrial clients.
English language proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial equipment, PLC control systems, and safety systems is highly desirable.
Additional qualifications such as diplomas from related technical programs, and/or Millwright experience is an asset.
Knowledge of CSA electrical standards.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and implement microgrid systems, in collaboration with the project team.
Specify and integrate various microgrid hardware, software, and/or complete systems.
Help develop test plans, execute them, and collect characterization and performance results using customized data acquisition and visualization tools.
Safely install, operate, and maintain microgrid components and systems, prepare and follow standard operating procedures, participate in related hazard prevention program studies, and investigate microgrid operational issues and optimization strategies.
Help coordinate contractors and NRC common services to install and maintain microgrid and related lab infrastructure.
Create test reports of raw and analyzed data for the project team, and present results as needed.