Welding Program Manager

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As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects 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.

Nuclear’s portfolio of building, refurbishing, maintaining, and decommissioning nuclear power facilities reflects a record of project success that ranges from small but essential maintenance contracts, to major construction endeavors. Aecon supports clients with expert project management to the most exacting standards.

Working with our joint venture partner Atkins Realis, Aecon Nuclear has been awarded the definition phase contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to assist in planning the Pickering Retube, Feeder and Boiler replacement (RF ) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

• Scheduling of technical welding team activities (i.e. pre-process qualification planning) and representing the welding services group both internally and externally
• Strong weld process implementation skills (i.e. how to transfer a welder process from the booth to the field effectively)
• Welding related technical trouble shooting management skills and abilities
• Management of welding team (Etechs, Weld Specialists, Weld Engineers) and specialized weld tooling
• Collaboration with engineers, technologists, and trades people with ONE Team approach to help our clients succeed
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Aecon Red Book Safety requirements
• Conducting technical reviews of RFQ/RFP and contract specification and drawings for welding requirements
• Interpreting drawings, codes, standards, and procedures, and summarizing for project personnel
• Determining welding processes and weld consumables and selecting weld procedures and equipment based on the specifications, properties, and characteristics of base metals
• Certifying WPS and PQRs and registering with regulatory bodies
• Preparing Heat Treatment Instructions
• Maintaining records of WPSs, PQRs, Heat Treatment Instructions and welders’ tickets, qualifications, and welding continuity
• Reviewing fabrication drawings and determining joint configurations and weld symbols
• Preparing requisitions and Aecon Technical Specifications for the purchase of weld consumables and selecting appropriate Special Purchasing Instructions
• Attending team meetings and advising on design, construction, and fabrication issues
• Reviewing and implementing OPEX’s from project sites
• Staying current with and introducing new technologies

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, fabrication or related industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of ASME Codes Section I, II, III Division 1, VIII Division 1, IX, CWB W47.1 and CSA W59, CSA N285, N286 and B51, CSA Z662, API 6D, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3
• Strong knowledge of engineering materials and metallurgy
• Knowledge of CANDU systems in general and field experience at CANDU nuclear plants would be an asset
• Certification as a CWB Welding Engineer or Supervisor would be an asset
• Good working knowledge of VT/MT/PT/RT and UT NDE methods
• General knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Results oriented, takes ownership of tasks assigned
• Strong written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge with MS-based computer applications
• Strong understanding of union environment
• EPC project experience is a major asset
• Proven ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, high pressure environment to meet tight deadlines
• Due to the nature of work conducted by Can Atom, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment
• Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. Those with a valid OPG security clearance are strongly preferred

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