Welding Supervisor (Unionized)

Bowmanville, ON
$66,605 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is and building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure 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 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.The Welding Supervisor is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining the corporate-level welding program, supporting both new and ongoing project activities, and contributing to research and development, training, and proposal efforts to advance business development initiatives.What You'll Do Here:

Supervise all site welding activities in field and fabrication shop settings
Assist welding Engineers in developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing and training with various types of welding processes and pieces of equipment.
Be able to perform welding activities with manual, mechanized and automated solutions to develop welding processes and complete welding PQR efforts according to CWB and ASME code standards.
Assist with the Aecon Nuclear welding school activities and classes (theoretical and hands on)
Overseeing the day-to-day operations within the DNNP site.
Manage welding equipment, cranes, certifications, inspections, consumables stock, PPE, and other pertinent aspects required to operate day to day operations of the DNNP site
Overseeing all welding-related activities and personnel within the DNNP Site.
Support managing welder qualification testing and training programs.
Leading the development and completion of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and other procedural welding documentation.
Coordinating process qualification and mock-up welding activities.
Conducting research and development (R&D) initiatives related to welding and manufacturing.
Performing testing and analysis of welding coupons, including cutting, bending, and macro inspections.
Supervising modifications, maintenance, and minor construction of welding machinery.
Delivering welding theory and hands-on training to support development of site welders

What You Bring to the Team:

Certificate of Qualification for arc welding
Ability to manually weld to high volumetric RT/UT standards with GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and/or GMAW welding processes.
Minimum 10 years of industry welding experience with manual and/or mechanized welding arc processes.
Able to read and work off blueprints and fabrication drawings as well as understand Weld Symbols
Takes pride in work to strive for excellence and instill this mindset to others.
Have a willingness to mentor other welders and trainees.
Practices a strong safety culture.
Must have a positive attitude to develop and test new solutions to solve a variety of technical welding issues.
Must have experience with hand tools, grinders, etc.
Upon request, Welding Applicants may be required to perform a preliminary weld test prior to employment to demonstrate their talent.
Familiar with welding principles is preferred. (Basics of arc welding, types of welding etc.)
Familiar with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.
Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong mechanical aptitude to be able to work on and maintain basic welding equipment
Knowledge to develop weld related tooling and equipment is an asset.
Knowledge to operate mechanized and robotic equipment is an asset.

Reason for vacancy: NewPay Range: $66.605/hr, applicable to all hires through their respective local union.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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.

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