Field Welding Engineer

Aecon • Aiken, SC

119d

About The Position

Aecon is a North American construction and infrastructure development company with global experience – transforming vision into reality. We offer a full spectrum of nuclear services for refurbishment, maintenance, new build, decommissioning, modularization, and fabrication to power a sustainable future. Our nuclear sector plays an important role in extending the life of existing nuclear stations and executing the next generation of nuclear new builds leveraging a similar fleet execution strategy. From our work delivering the two largest refurbishment projects (Savannah River nuclear station and North Anna Power Station) in North America to deploying the first grid-scale SMR in the western world. We continue moving forward with a strategic focus on decarbonizing energy systems in support of a net zero future. The Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program at various Aecon Project sites.

Requirements

• Minimum of a two-year associates’ degree from an accredited college in Welding, Engineering, Materials Science, Welding Engineering Technology, or other applicable technology program and 5 -15 years’ experience in a welding engineering related position
• A 4 year technical degree in a welding related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the nuclear power generation or federal nuclear industry is also acceptable
• Experience working with ASME Section IX, and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I, II, II, VIII, B31.1, and/or AWS D1.1
• Experienced with the development and qualification of Welding Procedures to meet design, construction, and regulatory requirements for power plant applications
• Experience with evaluation and resolution development of welding related project and code issues
• Development of project welding requirements and plans
• Experience testing welders, supervising weld test shops, and performing destructive and non-destructive testing of welder performance qualification test coupons
• Familiarity with weld filler material purchase requisition, review and use of filler material purchase specifications, procurement of welding filler materials and management of welding filler material issue stations
• Familiarity with preparation review and approval of welder performance qualification records and continuity records
• Ability to train other project personnel within a formal setting regarding welding program procedures, processes and requirements
• Familiarity with post weld heat treatment processes and procedures and nondestructive examination processes and procedures
• Demonstrated past competence in generating or providing technical input to welding related subcontracts for specialty services

Nice To Haves

• Experience with machine GTAW welding processes and equipment
• Knowledge and experience with advanced machine welding systems and processes
• Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment
• In-depth experience related to implementation and use of electronic welding management system
• Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee, sub-committee, or working group
• Ability to interface directly with client regarding welding program quality issues, concerns, regulatory compliance and welding technical issues
• Past experience performing troubleshooting and providing resolution to welding technical issues
• Non-destructive examination experience or day-to-day interaction with NDE processes or subcontractors

Responsibilities

• Ensures the proper implementation and maintenance of the corporate or site Welding and QA Program
• Supports the Welding Program Manager with the execution of all project welding activities in accordance with the Company welding program manual, regulatory, code and contract requirements
• Review contract and design specifications to develop project welding requirements (Project Technical Welding Requirements Document)
• Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping, component, structural, etc.) with the development of Welding Documentation (Weld Records and Weld Maps) for their respective construction work packages
• Issues, and controls Welding Procedures, Welding Specifications, Process Control Documents, and all other technical welding documents
• Supports the implementation of Welding Program Management software at project site and in coordination with corporate offices
• Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities, assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues
• Facilitates availability of welding documentation and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for execution of field welding operations
• Directs and implements the project welder qualification program and welder status program
• Oversee the weld material issue program and provides consultation, technical responses, consultation, and support for welding related questions and issues presented by regulatory bodies, clients, and internal staff
• Sets day-to-day direction for welding engineers (when assigned) to support project goals
• Implements and supports the project welding documentation database and issues weekly project welding status reports
• May be assigned to perform other mechanical and piping field engineering functions, such as material inventory control activities, work package/datasheet reviews and similar activities as needed to support the resource needs/schedule of the assigned project

Benefits

• Mental, emotional, and physical well-being services for employees and their families
• Career development through Aecon University and Leadership Programs
• Commitment to inclusive work environments through various diversity initiatives
• Leadership in sustainable construction practices

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees