Position Title:  TBM - PLC Specialist

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

This position will report directly to the Plant Manager.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Coordinate troubleshooting, repair & installation of low and high voltage control systems for TBM/STP/ grout plant and additional tunneling excavation support equipment.
• Assist in maintaining TBM/STP/ grout plant and additional tunneling excavation support equipment documentation (preventive maintenance and repairs).
• Coordinate troubleshooting and identification of operational problems with PLC and related TBM/STP/ grout plant and additional tunneling excavation support equipment and components.
• Assist with TBM/STP/grout plant and additional tunneling excavation support start-ups and operational checkouts on system including coordination of wiring, calibration, grounding, and power testing.
• Assist in diagnostics of cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of equipment.
• Ensure components and support systems comply with all standards and regulations.
• Assist in repairing & replacing defective components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot tunnel and CCW site communication and interfaces with other systems

What You Bring to the Table:

• Minimum 8 years’ relevant working experience in the tunnelling industry
• Experience with Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) (6m diameter) and/or Slurry Treatment Plant (STP) (min 1,200 m3/h)
• Certificate/Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Self-directed, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong coordination and organization skills, with strict emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written, with all internal organization departments, alliance partners, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.