Manager, Welding

Aecon • Bowmanville, ON

1d • CA$125,000 - CA$175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Manager, Welding for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. This role supports the ongoing construction of Small Modular Reactors. The Manager, Welding will lead and assist in the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of all site welding scopes, ensuring adherence to Aecon’s QAM for welding activities. This is a full-time, onsite position reporting functionally to the Sr. Weld Program Manager and to the Construction Director.

Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of manufacturing, fabrication, or construction experience in similar industries (Nuclear, heavy construction/fabrication, ship building, aerospace, military).
• Minimum of 5 years of welding/program management experience.
• Expert working knowledge of ASME Codes Section I, Section II, Section III Division 1/2, Section VIII Division 1, Section IX, CWB W47.1 and CSA W59, CSA N285, N286 and B51, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3.
• Expert knowledge of engineering materials and welding metallurgy.
• Strong working knowledge of VT/MT/PT/RT and UT/PAUT NDE methods.
• Strong knowledge of construction and erection 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.
• Proven ability to manage, coordinate, and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure, highly professional environment to meet tight deadlines in a project/construction setting.
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task / service-oriented.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally on short notice.
• Ability to obtain nuclear security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary education in Welding Technology or equivalent (e.g., 3-year college diploma in Welding Technology) or University degree in mechanical engineering or welding is an asset.
• Certification as a CWB Welding Engineer or Supervisor would be an asset.
• Red Seal trades background is an asset.
• EPC project experience is a major asset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis (low frequency).

Responsibilities

• Scheduling of technical welding team activities (e.g., pre-process qualification planning) and representing the welding technical team internally and externally.
• Implementing weld processes effectively, transferring them from lab/booth to the field.
• Participating and leading constructability meetings with technical and construction teams.
• Managing welding-related technical troubleshooting.
• Managing the welding team (Etechs, Weld Specialists, Weld Engineers, Trainers) and specialized weld tooling.
• Collaborating with engineers, technologists, and trades people using a ONE Team approach.
• Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Aecon Red Book Safety requirements.
• Conducting technical reviews of RFQs, RFPs, contract specifications, and drawings for welding requirements.
• Interpreting drawings, codes, standards, and procedures, and summarizing them for project personnel.
• Determining welding processes, weld consumables, weld procedures, and equipment based on specifications and material characteristics.
• 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.
• Organizing and leading team meetings and advising on design, construction, and fabrication issues.
• Dispositioning and facilitating the resolution of welding-related NCRs and ACERs.
• Reviewing and implementing OPEXs from other project sites.
• Staying current with and introducing new technologies.
• Liaising with Aecon’s Welding Center of Excellence to support on-site installation welding activities.
• Making recommendations for continuous improvement of welding innovation at Aecon Nuclear.
• Providing and ensuring the effectiveness of the liaison function between designer and construction teams for information flow and problem resolution.
• Maintaining the highest standard of final product quality.

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investment in development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree