Welding,General Foreperson Job Toronto area,Ontario Canada,Construction

What is the Opportunity?

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 be responsible for the implementation and oversight of the welding program and supervision of the Welding Supervisors.

What You'll Do Here:

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 during execution phase, including monitoring for performance, provision of guidance to the field team, reporting to line management, leading problem-solving efforts and development of adverse condition recovery plans

Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications/codes and CITP’s.

Identify and support CITP and/or DCN revisions as necessary to support field work

Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines

Manage and maintain OPEX in the project database for future use

Attend and participate in the Plan of the Day and other meetings as required

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Coordinate Foreperson and execution crew in the execution of their assigned dutie

Coordinate across all functions of the project as required to achieve task(s) goals

Provide leadership to Field supervisors, Coordinators and respective Craft Labor

What You Bring To The Team:

Minimum 5-10 years construction supervision experience

Minimum 4 years experience with ASME welding

Must possess Welding Certification of Qualification or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience

Ability to successfully coordinate a construction project

Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements

Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Ability to learn and operate Weld tracking database(s)

Basic presentation skills

Basic blueprint understanding

Nuclear experience including vault work is an asset

Reason for vacancy:
Replacement

The expected salary range for this position is $63.92- $67.91

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.


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