Welding Supervisor; Unionized

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.

• 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)
• Oversee 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
• Oversee all welding‑related activities and personnel within the DNNP Site
• Support managing welder qualification testing and training programs
• Lead the development and completion of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and other procedural welding documentation
• Coordinate process qualification and mock‑up welding activities
• Conduct research and development (R&D) initiatives related to welding and manufacturing
• Perform testing and analysis of welding coupons, including cutting, bending, and macro inspections
• Supervise modifications, maintenance, and minor construction of welding machinery
• Deliver welding theory and hands‑on training to support development of site welders

• 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:
New

Pay 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.