Welding, General Foreperson

Overview

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• 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.

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• 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 are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

The Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, located in Kincardine, Ontario. SGRT is a part of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) project and includes the removal of the steam generators and the installation of replacement steam generators with related plant modifications. 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.

In addition to the existing contracts for Unit 3 and Unit 4, SGRT has been awarded contracts for Unit 5, 7, and 8 for steam generator replacements as part of the Bruce Major Component Replacement project.

The Welding General Foreperson will report to the Welding Manager and follow the general direction of the Superintendent. The Welding General Foreperson will assist in the supervision, coordination, and scheduling of construction activities for their dedicated welding scope. The Welding General Foreperson will be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the welding program and supervision of the Welding Supervisors.

• Maintain excellent relationships with clients, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public.
• Responsible for ensuring that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality and human performance policies.
• Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look ahead schedules for forecasting and planning.
• Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy.
• Plan and approve the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, materials, tools & equipment, rentals and work schedules.
• Assume responsibility for the efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project.
• Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements.
• Welding scope readiness ensuring equipment, consumables and assigned weld crew(s) are qualified to perform the scope of work.
• Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Construction Work Packages (CWPs), Construction Inspection & Test Plans (CITPs) and project schedule and budget.
• Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc. as required.
• Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, CWP documents, etc.
• Participate in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
• Oversee and directly support work…