Cyclotron Maintenance Specialist

Requisition ID: 359293

Position Number: 20090412

Posting End Date:   May 22, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health  

Site: Winnipeg Shared Health -  Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Cyclotron

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: CUPE  

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Standby coverage as required

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75(06:00-14:15 Monday - Friday)

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $44.960 , $46.760 , $48.630 , $49.602 , $51.090 , $52.113

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Lead Radiochemist, the incumbent is responsible for the all maintenance and calibration of the cyclotron plus a variety of equipment in the cyclotron facility such as Tru-Motion manipulators, von Gahlen hotcells and gas compression system, QC and production equipment. This will include performing scheduled preventative maintenance of all equipment under Health Canada GMP facility licence. The incumbent will make sure all equipment calibration including the temperature mapping of fridges and freezers, temperature mapping of incubators and autoclave are all in compliance of Health Canada licence conditions.

The incumbent will be responsible for planning and scheduling of preventative maintenance of equipment in the cyclotron facility. As well as tracking and scheduling of required maintenance tasks.

• Exchange of wear and tear parts.
• Care and lubrication of moving parts.
• Cleaning of filters, air vents etc.
• Care measures.
• Adjustments to factory/manufacturer specifications.
• Verification of specified performance and functionality.
• Documentation and detailed quality report of system condition.
• Continuous system monitoring for optimum equipment performance.

The incumbent will be responsible for the scheduling of the maintenance and the calibration of all equipment under Health Canada GMP facility licence and ensure that they are in compliance with regulations.

• Performs a variety of technical, electrical, electronic, computer and mechanical tasks related to the installation, modification, operation and maintenance of the Siemens Eclipse HP cyclotron, or any future cyclotron systems or upgrades, including its high-voltage power supplies, high vacuum system, RF systems and target systems.
• Ensures that all systems are set up and functional including required interfaces.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and conducts minor repairs on these systems. Participates in the installation and conducts minor scheduled maintenance of cyclotron related systems, vacuum pumps, helium leak detectors, cooling systems and other related components/systems as required.
• Performs scheduled maintenance not covered under the cyclotron service contract. Assists vendor cyclotron service personnel as required.
• Runs the Cyclotron for the production of PET radioisotopes for both clinical and research applications.
• Ensures the effective and efficient provision of maintenance within the Cyclotron Facility.

Experience

• A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in the management of equipment quality assurance programs is required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in developing, implementing and documenting equipment validation protocols is required.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in performance of relevant equipment maintenance is required. Previous experience operating and maintaining a cyclotron or Class II prescribed equipment is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Certified electrical, mechanical or biomedical engineering technologist or an alternative acceptable equivalent field of training required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Biomedical Engineering would be an asset.
• A combination of suitable education and experience will be considered.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Must be able to attend and successfully complete advanced cyclotron maintenance training courses involving classroom instruction as well as on-the-job training in the operation and maintenance of the cyclotron.
• Must be able to attend and successfully complete relevant service training courses and/or seminars on all equipment in the Cyclotron Facility such as Tru-Motion manipulators, Von Gahlen hotcells, gas compression system, HPLC, TLC, and gas chromatography.
• In addition, the incumbent will have received the following training: Basic Radiation Safety; WHMIS; Fire Safety; Transport of Dangerous Goods; Radiation Safety Training specific to the PET Laboratory.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Certification as a Certified Engineering Technologist by CTTAM (Certified Technicians and Technologists Association of Manitoba Inc.) is required. If this certification is not currently held, it must be obtained within 6 months of starting the position.
• Must be designated as a Nuclear Energy Worker relative to Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission terms and conditions. The incumbent’s radiation exposure will be monitored according to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must demonstrate a high degree of aptitude and skill in mechanical and electronics systems in order to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair cyclotron systems.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of the following:
  • Physics of the atom, basic electricity and magnetism.
  • High Voltage power supplies.
  • Electronics including: amplifiers, timers, logic circuits, RF amplifiers, transmission and antenna.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office software.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must maintain a mature, professional manner and appearance.
• Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision, both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the willingness and adaptability to work flexible shifts as requested.
• Must be able to travel outside of Canada for advanced training.

Physical Requirements

• Position involves long periods of standing and lifting some heavy equipment, supplies, part, etc.
• The position routinely involves working with small delicate instrumentation requiring manual dexterity and normal vision, with or without correction.
• Incumbents may be exposed to solvents used such as cleaning agents for solder flux remover, switch cleaners and other chemicals used in electronic/mechanical maintenance.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.