Welding Superintendent - Energy Construction

Position Overview

Welding Superintendents lead field welding operations, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity across all welding activities on the project. This role combines execution oversight with quality control, supporting welders, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with project welding standards and procedures.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor of oil & gas facilities including oil sands processing, steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments.

Location

This position will be based on-site at a project in Fort Saskatchewan, AB or our Mod-Yard in Edmonton, AB. #LI-RP1

Responsibilities

Field Execution & Planning

Oversee daily welding activities and ensure crews are fully productive early in the shift.

Plan and walk down work for the following day to ensure readiness and efficiency.

Work closely with the General Superintendent to prioritize welding activities and sequencing.

Establish and maintain a backlog of welding work, including setting up night-shift operations where required.

Attend daily coordination meetings to communicate work plans, risks, and mitigation strategies.

Crew Leadership & Development

Assign welders based on qualifications, certifications, and skill sets.

Support training and development of welders, including coaching following weld repairs.

Lead or coordinate welder qualification testing programs.

Host regular welding meetings in alignment with project requirements.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Review NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) results and ensure all defects or indications are properly addressed.

Ensure all repairs are completed using approved procedures and that root causes of defects are understood.

Track and monitor welding productivity and inspection outputs (e.g., daily weld counts).

Ensure all welding activities align with project specifications and the welding handbook.

Technical Coordination

Coordinate with subcontractors (e.g., preheat, PWHT, DHT) to align work priorities.

Develop and implement purge plans for specialty materials (e.g., stainless, alloy, chrome).

Define and verify purge requirements, including gas type, flow rates, monitoring, and acceptance criteria.

Engage with technical support groups (e.g., KWG) for training and technical inquiries.

Equipment & Materials Management

Manage welding consumables and materials, including ordering and inventory control.

Ensure welding tools and equipment are maintained, calibrated, and compliant.

Remove non-compliant or out-of-calibration equipment from service until corrected.

Maintain proper storage and control of consumables (e.g., rods, ovens).

Qualifications

Journeyperson Welder or relevant trade certification

CWB, AWS, or equivalent welding-related certifications.

Significant experience in industrial or construction welding supervision.

Strong knowledge of welding processes, codes, and quality standards.

Experience interpreting NDE results and managing weld repairs.

Proven ability to lead field crews and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Strong planning, scheduling, and problem-solving capabilities.

Experience working on large-scale energy, industrial, or infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with specialty welding (e.g., stainless, alloy, chrome systems).

Other Requirements:

Regular, reliable attendance

Work productively and meet deadlines timely

Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate. We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.