Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a North American 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.
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- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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- Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity?
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 (RFBR) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.
Under the general direction of the Welding Program Lead and Welding Manager, the Welding Coordinator will work with a team of Welding Specialists and Welding Supervisors. The Project Coordinator will support the team and welding program by preparing welding documentation, training welding trades and supporting field readiness and execution.
Reporting to the Welding Program Manager the Welding Engineer will assist in the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of works related to the welding scope for the RFBR project.
What You'll Do Here:
- Oversee technical aspects of projects and initiatives undertaken by the Reactor Building and Conventional team, specifically with regards to welding and construction.
- Prepare Aecon Technical Specifications (ATS’s) or Proposal RFQ’s to support proposal or project execution.
- Evaluate vendors’ quotations and recommend Vendor selection based on performance specifications, pricing and guarantees.
- Knowledge of how to manage, implement, and provide technical guidance to execute procedure qualification records using ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes.
- Review and produce technical documentation in relation to construction and welding sequencing.
- Coordinate mechanical testing of PQRs, WPSs, WPQ and WMQs with local labs.
- Make recommendations for continuous improvement of welding innovation at Aecon Nuclear.
- Coordinate with Vendors to ensure timely and robust Non-Destructive Examination schedules required by the Project Specification and applicable Welding Codes and Standards.
- Communicate with welding wire (consumable) and welding equipment vendors to review, assess, procure and commission welding related equipment.
- Review code of construction and customer technical requirements to provide technically accurate direction.
- Liaise with Aecon’s Welding Center of Excellence as needed to support construction welding initiatives.
- Provides assurance that activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs and applicable procedures.
- Provides and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between the designer and construction teams in terms of information flow and problem resolution.
- Maintains high standards related to final product quality.
- Owner and Management of Non-Conformance Reporting specifically to material and welding activities.
- Be based on site to support the assembly and construction activities.
- Carry out site safety inspections.
- Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
- Make technical presentations to executives and customers as necessary to effectively communicate technical execution, problem resolution and other discussions.
- Participate in Construction, Inspection and Test Plan (CITP) reviews for all welding scopes to ensure correct WPS's/procedures are utilized for the application.
What You Bring to the Team:
- A Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is required.
- Post secondary education in an Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, etc.) discipline, with an emphasis on welding.
- 5+ Years of experience in welding within a construction environment.
- Previous experience with ASME, CWB and/or AWS welding codes.
- Knowledge of ASME Code Class 1, 2, 3, MC, A & B vessels; Class 1, 2, 3, A & B piping systems; and Class CS & SM core support structures.
- Familiar with welding principles. (Basics of arc welding, types of welding etc.)
- Familiar with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.
- Familiar with weld development initiatives such as PQRs, WPSs, and codes of construction.
- Previous experience with the selection of welding consumables for fabrication.
- Previous experience with basic metallurgical analysis, techniques, and technical report reviews.
- Proficient in software related to the construction industry (e.g. Primavera Scheduling software, AutoCAD, SAP etc.)
- Proven organizational skills to handle multiple deadlines and tasks within a fast-paced environment.
- Able to produce solid models and 2D manufacturing drawings, Autodesk Inventor or an equivalent CAD package, is considered an asset.
- Experience working under a Nuclear Quality Program preferred, knowledge of N690 and N299 standards.
- A Construction Project Welding and Fabrication specialism is desired, to include integrating and working with all levels of the Management Team and the direct and indirect workforce on the ground.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and oral.
- Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated.
Reason for Vacancy: New
Pay Range: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
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.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
