Electrical Technician Junior
BWXT Canada Ltd. (BWXT Canada) has over 60 years of expertise and experience in the design, manufacturing, commissioning and service of nuclear power generation equipment. This includes steam generators, nuclear fuel and fuel components, critical plant components, parts and related plant services. BWXT Canada’s subsidiary, BWXT Medical Ltd. (BWXT Medical) provides its customers, who conduct life-saving medical procedures for patients around the world, the benefit of decades of experience in the development, manufacturing, packaging and delivery of medical isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals.
Headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, BWXT in Canada has approximately 1,800 employees at locations in Peterborough, Toronto, Arnprior, Brampton, Port Elgin, Owen Sound, Kanata and Oakville, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia. BWXT Canada is a subsidiary of BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT). Follow us on Twitter @BWXT and learn more
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
As our Electrical Technician – Junior you will support nuclear outage and field activities by performing assigned electrical maintenance, installation, and equipment tasks under direct supervision. This role includes assisting with temporary power, communications, camera systems, and site network setup required to support BWXT field operations at nuclear facilities.
Kitchener, ON
This position requires travel to customer sites approximately 60-80% of the time.
Your Day to Day as our Electrical Technician – Junior- Perform electrical maintenance, installation, inspection, and equipment support activities
- Execute work in accordance with approved procedures, drawings, specifications, and work packages
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
- Support setup and teardown of BWXT temporary electrical, network, and communications systems at nuclear sites
- Assist with installation and basic configuration of cameras, video systems, and associated cabling
- Use electrical test equipment to support troubleshooting and verification activities
- Maintain control of electrical tools, test equipment, cameras, and communications equipment
- Use approved software systems to support work execution, material tracking, and documentation
- Follow plant rules, radiation protection requirements, electrical safety standards, and nuclear quality requirements
- Support outage schedules, emergent field work, and extended work hours as required
- Software and diagnostics:
Operate and troubleshoot a variety of programming, diagnostic, and operational software applications. - Troubleshooting and repairs:
Identify, diagnose, and resolve electrical and mechanical issues in tooling and related systems. - Provide valuable input for tool design and optimization based on hands‑on testing and real‑world field experience
- Perform electrical and equipment setup tasks under direct supervision
- Assist with cable routing, terminations, temporary power distribution, and equipment installation
- Learn BWXT field network configurations, camera systems, and communications equipment
- Develop proficiency in reading schematics, loop drawings, and wiring diagrams
- Accurately document work status and field observations
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