Kinectrics

Software Developer

Toronto, ON

Full-time

About This Job

Job description:

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.

Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: Software Developer

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: 800 Kipling Avenue, Toronto, ON

Department: Inspection and Maintenance Systems

Reports to: Section Manager

Hours per week: 37.5

Number Required: 2

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

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Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.

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Growth: To keep pace with Canada’s expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

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Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.

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Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.

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Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries throughout North America.

If you want to work for a purpose-driven company where you’ll see the real impact of your work, apply today.

Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

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Design and develop software for electro-mechanical automation tooling systems used in the nuclear industry.

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Collaborate with mechanical and electrical designers to develop a sound understating of the intended system operation, formalizing design requirements, developing and testing software that satisfies the design requirements, and resolving issues through hands-on troubleshooting.

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Provide recommendations for hardware specifications needed to support software goals.

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Act as preparer or reviewer for all technical deliverables including design plans, requirement specifications, test plans, and software release packages.

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Develop a strong understanding of project electro-mechanical systems to provide overarching support for:

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condition and performance assessments of equipment

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engineering and troubleshooting support, both in-house and at customer sites

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assisting in general program activities, such as procedure and report writing

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Work closely with internal staff across disciplines, as well as external suppliers, contractors, and customers.

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Ensure staff and customers are provided with timely and accurate project information and status updates.

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Perform on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.

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Act as a resource to Section Manager and Project Leaders in contributing to projects and the preparation of proposals.

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Develop and execute maintenance and training strategies for reliable operation of outage tooling.

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Other duties as required.

What You Need to Succeed

Selection Criteria

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Completion of a 4-year university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.

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Minimum 4 years of experience in software development for industrial automation or electro-mechanical systems.

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Professional Engineer designation with PEO, or eligibility for designation, would be considered an asset.

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Proven ability to rapidly learn new tools and technologies as needed for each unique project.

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Proficiency or working knowledge in multiple of the following areas:

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PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages (e.g. Schneider, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, GE, Omron, Beckhoff).

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General-purpose programming (e.g. C++, C#, Python) for control logic, data acquisition, or signal processing.

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Web development tools such as JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for creating custom human-machine interfaces.

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Database interaction for historical data logging, analytics, or trend visualization (e.g. SQL).

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SCADA systems, real-time computing, or motion control.

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Comfort working in both Linux and Windows environments.

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Experience with version control systems, issue tracking tools, and software quality processes.

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Experience with software development in regulated industries such as aerospace, military, or nuclear.

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Strong understanding of electro-mechanical systems and the ability to troubleshoot, debug, and validate across software, electrical, and mechanical domains.

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Working knowledge and experience of use of appropriate codes and standards, as applied to nuclear plants and conventional plants.

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A working knowledge of electrical and safety standards for automated equipment.

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Exposure to CSA N290.14 standard an asset.

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Ability to travel to customer sites within Canada and internationally for equipment installation and commissioning and the ability to work flexible hours (this includes shift work).

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Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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A proven drive to be decisive and engaged with our team, with a bias for action.

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Take on new challenges and mentor new team members.

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Innovative, enthusiastic, helpful, and ready to be part of our dynamic team.

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Ability to successfully obtain and maintain valid nuclear security clearance.

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Willingness to work at nuclear sites; having a current valid OPG and Bruce Power Security Clearance is an asset.

Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a voluntary diversity survey. The collection of self-identification data is driven by our commitment to DE&I and ensures Kinectrics' continuous review and improvement of its programs. The information that you provide is strictly confidential and your responses will only be used for statistical purposes. Your responses do not affect your candidacy in any way.

Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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