Technologist, Welding

Alberta Innovates

  • Devon, AB
  • $60,619-75,831 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Technologist, WeldingDevon, ABInnoTech Alberta is seeking an innovative and collaborative Welding Technologist with demonstrable manual and semi-automated welding skills to join its Energy Pilot Facilities & Operations (EPFO) team.With a focus on supporting Alberta's energy and manufacturing sectors, the EPFO team works in collaboration with the Research and Development (R&D) teams within the Advanced Materials and Monitoring Division to de-risk and evaluate technologies and provide applied research solutions for industrial clients. The portfolio of services supported by the team is diverse and focuses on industry's needs by assessing, characterizing, and validating durability of materials for industrial applications, evaluating and validating integrity management technologies, and assessing material corrosion phenomenon in field and simulated severe service and sour environments.The position will be primarily based at InnoTech Alberta's facility in Devon, AB with occasional travel to the Edmonton facility.You would be a good fit for this position if you:
  • Have manual and semi-automatic welding skills using multiple processes.
  • Are familiar with a variety of welding processes and want to learn more.
  • Enjoy tackling new technical challenges and developing innovative solutions to problems.
  • Are resourceful, creative, and forward-thinking.
  • Are collaborative by nature and can work in a team environment across diverse disciplines.
We are game changersInnoTech Alberta, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is a leading Research and Technology Organization established by the Government of Alberta to serve the needs of government, industry, the innovation ecosystem & academia. Offering a diversified range of scientific, engineering, and technological research expertise and experience, and unique industrial-scale research infrastructure, equipment, and demonstration facilities, InnoTech Alberta accelerates and de-risks technology research, development, and deployment with focus on industrial solutions and innovation advancement. With a reputation for quality service and a long history of impacts in Alberta's economy going back a century, our multidisciplinary team has the depth of experience to work across all sectors, from energy to environment to fibre and bio-industrial.Here's some more information about the position:Reporting to the Manager, Devon Operations, this role will focus on enhancing the division's welding initiatives using InnoTech Alberta's welding equipment, and any client-recommended equipment. Specific related responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:Technical
  • Support projects that utilize InnoTech Alberta's manual and automated welding equipment and auxiliary components.
  • Organize, monitor, and maintain experiments or portions of experiments; design simple experiments; support pilot scale experiments and the development of testing protocols.
  • Build and/or modify equipment for projects and for material testing applications.
  • Evaluate alternative industrial equipment to support projects.
  • Act as a technologist to support internal stakeholder requirements.
Project Management
  • Manage required test protocols to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of work.
  • Identify products and resources required to complete experimental projects.
  • Research equipment and methods for use in an experiment.
  • Assist in monitoring budget, expenses, and time allocations.
  • Review and assist in preparing moderately complex project proposals and cost quotations.
  • Monitor, report and present progress, data, and results of experiments to the project leader.
Safety & Quality Management
  • Maintain lab organization and cleanliness (general housekeeping).
  • Handle, store and dispose of chemical and waste materials.
  • Actively contribute to conducting hazard assessments, self-safety and cross-audit safety inspections, creating safe work procedures and ensuring that the workplace remain free of safety hazards.
Business Development/Stakeholder Relationship
  • Communicate procedures, processes and results to internal and external clients; market technical expertise and technical services internally and externally.
  • Assist with engagement and follow-up for new and existing clients or stakeholders.
Qualifications and skills we are looking for:Education and Experience
  • Technologist diploma in Advanced Welding Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, or similar.
  • Minimum 2 years of welding experience; lesser experience will be considered when combined with education.
  • Direct experience in welding in a research or industrial setting is considered an asset.
Key Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent creative problem-solving skills and ability to apply technical solutions from multiple industries and sectors to move projects forward.
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and proactive.
  • Willingness for hands-on work and ability to perform physically demanding tasks in support of welding projects.
  • Strong organization skills and attention to detail that reflects the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks, competing agendas and client demands.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills as well as the ability to write technical data reports.
  • Class 5 Drivers License
Why InnoTech Alberta?We offer our employees opportunities to work on projects that will expand their skill sets while witnessing the visible impacts of their efforts. We value the development of our employees and create opportunities for working in capacities that allow new skills to be learned. We know that the wellness of our team is the most important part of our business, so we offer a strong benefits package and generous vacation and paid time off programs to promote work-life balance.Additional InformationAt InnoTech Alberta, we respect diversity and embrace an inclusive culture. We value uniqueness and different perspectives as they play a critical role in our success. To achieve this, individuals are selected based on qualifications and abilities and we encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.The final candidate will be required to undergo a security clearance and provide credible references. Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this competition closes as soon as a suitable candidate is found.INNOTECH ALBERTA IS COMMITTED TO THE PRINCIPLE OF EQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. WE WISH TO THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST. HOWEVER, ONLY THOSE INVITED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.Employment Status: Regular - Full TimeHours weekly: 36.25Classification: TBPay Grade: 07Annual Salary Range: $ 60,619 to $75,831

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