Polymer Scientist/Engineer

1d1 day ago

Kinectrics

Toronto, CA · Full-time · C$110,000 – C$150,000

About this role

Kinectrics is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people drive innovation and growth. The company has expanded from 300 to over 1,000 employees to meet Canada's growing energy sector needs. Join as Engineer/Scientist, Polymers in the Materials and Major Components department for impactful work in electricity.

Provide support to senior technical staff in managing project deliverables for polymeric materials and polymer composites. This includes forensic examination and aging/life cycle analysis of components like electrical cables and non-metallic accessories. Work independently or in teams to execute engineering consulting services, analysis, and reports.

Operate in a diverse, supportive workplace alongside industry experts in a highly technical environment. Maintain expertise in materials science characterization and testing to solve technical problems. Create Job Safety Analysis, procedures, and Pre-Job briefings for health, safety, and environmental hazards.

Kinectrics puts employees in the driver’s seat of their careers with training and development opportunities. Grow alongside the company in a dynamic, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation. Benefit from a workforce dedicated to diversity up to senior management levels.

Requirements

Knowledge of polymeric materials and polymer composites in energy applications
Experience with forensic examination of electrical cables and non-metallic accessories
Familiarity with aging and life cycle analysis of polymeric components
Proficiency in materials science characterization and testing techniques
Ability to perform analysis and prepare reports on polymer-related projects
Skills in developing laboratory procedures for polymer testing
Understanding of safety protocols including Job Safety Analysis for lab and field work
Project management capabilities for small to medium polymer engineering projects

Responsibilities

Provide support to senior technical staff in managing and executing project deliverables in polymeric materials and polymer composites
Support forensic examination of polymeric components including electrical cables and associated non-metallic accessories
Support aging/life cycle analysis assessment of polymeric components including electrical cables and associated non-metallic accessories
Work independently and as part of technical teams to perform engineering consulting services including execution of work, analysis, and report preparation
Maintain expertise in materials science characterization and testing techniques to solve technical problems
Create Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), procedures, and Pre-Job briefings for health, safety, and environmental hazards
Manage small to medium sized projects from bid to project completion, monitoring percent complete and project metrics
Ensure staff and customers receive timely and accurate project information and status updates

Benefits

Purpose-driven work that helps communities around the world
Significant training and personal development opportunities
Opportunities to develop innovations that push the industry forward
Commitment to promoting diversity throughout the workforce including senior management
Highly technical and challenging environment with industry experts
Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture