Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian 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.
At Aecon, you can count on:
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 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!
At Aecon we:
Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
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?
As part of an alliance agreement, Aecon has been awarded a contract in an Aecon-led partnership with Kiewit Nuclear Canada by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) for the execution phase on the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) in Clarington, Ontario. Beginning in 2025 Aecon will support the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.
This role is located in Cambrige, Ontario, and will work out of Aecon's Fabrication shop.
What You'll Do Here
Develop Welding techniques, procedures, and application of Welding equipment, using knowledge of production specifications, properties and characteristics of metals and metal alloys, and Weld engineering principles
Provide expertise and work closely with Welders, supervisors and Welding Engineers to determine optimal Welding parameters with equipment type, process, joint configuration, and consumable selection
Oversee the welding operations during the preparation of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Weld Procedure Qualification (WPQ) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR).
Ensuring that site conditions are suitable for the planned Welding activities prior to mobilization of Welding Operators and performing corrections as applicable with the support of the Execution Construction Team
Maintain a regular job-site presence to continuously monitor and oversee in-process Welding activities
Ensuring that Welding Operators are using the correct Welding procedures for the applicable Welding process
Verifying that Welding Operators are adhering to issued Welding procedures
Ensuring that Welding Tooling and Equipment is correctly configured for the applicable Welding process
Review and verification of Weld data and results following Weld completion
Lead Welding and Welding Tooling related troubleshooting activities at site
Report Welding related issues, including Tooling and Human Performance issues, to Supervision.
Support emergent Weld Procedure Development activities
As required, manage the qualification of welders for field and shop welding personnel.
Preparation of Aecon Technical Specifications and requisitions for Weld consumables, including Special Purchasing Instructions
Ability to interpret Aecon and customer drawings, codes, standards, and procedures and communicate review findings with applicable project personnel
Ensure process control is maintained throughout critical Welding activities.
Training of welders on weld procedures, processes and welding equipment, and the maintenance of same.
Review detailed drawings and determine joint configurations and Weld symbols
As required, manage the qualification of Welders for field and shop Welding personnel
Stay current with and introduce new technologies
Other duties as assigned
What You Bring To The Team
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing/fabrication or related industry knowledge
Graduate of Welding Technology Program or equivalent, or equivalent practical experience
Certification as a CWB Welding Supervisor would be an asset
Strong working knowledge of arc welding processes and equipment is essential
Knowledge of ASME Code Section III and IX, CWB W47.1 & 2 and CSA W59, AWS D1.1/D1.6 considered an asset
Certification as a CWB Welding Supervisor would be an asset
Good working knowledge of NDE methods for VT/MT/PT/RT and UT
Significant experience operating and supporting Orbital Welding Tooling is an asset
General knowledge of Manufacturing methods and procedures
Working knowledge with MS based computer applications
Work well in a team environment
Strong written, verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
