Welding Specialist Job Kincardine area,Ontario Canada,Trades / Skilled Labor

What is the Opportunity?

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon, United and AtkinsRéalis located in Kincardine, Ontario. Shoreline Power Group is the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders as well as construction management and trade labor.

This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

Reporting functionally to the Welding Manager, the Welding Specialist is responsible for supporting the Welding activities associated with MCR Feeder and Fuel Channel Replacement.

What You’ll Do Here:

Develop Welding techniques, procedures, and application of Welding equipment, using knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and Weld engineering principles

Provide expertise and work closely with Welders, Supervisors and Welding Engineers to determine optimal Welding parameters with equipment type, process, joint configuration, and consumable selection

Ensuring that site conditions are suitable for the planned Welding activities prior to mobilization of Welding Operators and performing corrections as applicable with the support of the Execution Construction Team

Maintain a regular job-site presence to continuously monitor and oversee in-process Welding activities

Ensuring that Welding Operators are using the correct Welding procedures for the applicable Welding process

Verifying that Welding Operators are adhering to issued Welding procedures

Ensuring that Welding Tooling and Equipment is correctly configured for the applicable Welding process

Review and verification of Weld data and results following Weld completion

Lead Welding and Welding Tooling related troubleshooting activities at site

Report Welding related issues, including Tooling and Human Performance issues, to Supervision.

Support emergent Weld Procedure Development activities

Supervise the Training and Qualification of new Welding Operators

Preparation of Aecon Technical Specifications and requisitions for Weld consumables, including Special Purchasing Instructions

Ability to interpret Aecon and customer drawings, codes, standards, and procedures and communicate review findings with applicable project personnel

Ensure process control is maintained throughout critical Welding activities.

Training of welders on weld procedures, processes and welding equipment, and the maintenance of same.

Review detailed drawings and determine joint configurations and Weld symbols

As required, manage the qualification of Welders for field and shop Welding personnel

Stay current with and introduce new technologies

Other duties as assigned

What You Bring To The Team:

Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/fabrication or related industry knowledge

Graduate of Welding Technology Program or equivalent, or equivalent practical experience

Certification as a CWB Welding Supervisor would be an asset

Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes and equipment is essential

Knowledge of ASME Code Section IX, CWB W47.1 and CSA W59, AWS D1.1/D1.6 considered an asset

Good working knowledge of NDE methods for VT/MT/PT/RT and UT

Significant experience operating and supporting Orbital Welding Tooling is an asset

General knowledge of Manufacturing methods and procedures

Working knowledge with MS based computer applications

Work well in a team environment

Strong written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills

Reason for Vacancy:
New

Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000 per year

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.