Welding Program Manager Job Pickering area,Ontario Canada,Engineering

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 (RF ) project. This project involves the refurbishment of four reactors and replacement of the forty eight steam generators at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station.

The RF Welding Manager, reporting to the Senior Construction Manager, is responsible for driving industry best welding performance by developing and implementing welding processes used for construction activities. The Weld Program Manager is also responsible for ensuring compliance of the Aecon the welding QA program across the PNGS site.

What You'll Do Here:

Scheduling of technical welding team activities (ie pre-process qualification planning) and representing the welding services group both internally and externally

Strong weld process implementation skills (ie how to transfer a welder process from the booth to the field effectively)

Welding related technical trouble shooting management skills and abilities

Management of welding team (Etechs, Weld Specialists, Weld Engineers) and specialized weld tooling

Collaboration with engineers, technologists, and trades people with ONE Team approach to help our clients succeed

Ensuring all work is performed in accordance with Aecon Red Book Safety requirements

Conducting technical reviews of Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposals (RFP) and contract specification and drawings for welding requirements

Interpreting drawings, codes, standards, and procedures, and summarizing for project personnel

Determining welding processes and weld consumables and selecting weld procedures and equipment based on the specifications, properties, and characteristics of base metals

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

Attending team meetings and advising on design, construction, and fabrication issues

Reviewing and implementing OPEX’s from project sites

Staying current with and introducing new technologies

What You Bring to the Team:

Minimum 5 years of manufacturing, fabrication or related industry experience

Strong working knowledge of ASME Codes Section I, Section II, Section III Division 1, Section VIII Division 1, Section IX, CWB W47.1 and CSA W59, CSA N285, N286 and B51, CSA Z662, API 6D, AWS D1.1/D1.6, ASME B31.1 and ASME B31.3.

Strong knowledge of engineering materials and metallurgy.

Knowledge of CANDU systems in general and field experience at CANDU nuclear plants would be an asset.

Certification as a CWB Welding Engineer or Supervisor would be an asset

Good working knowledge of VT/MT/PT/RT and UT NDE methods

General knowledge of manufacturing 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

EPC project experience is a major asset

Proven ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, high pressure, highly professional environment to meet tight deadlines

Due to the nature of work conducted by Can Atom, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment

Our background check process includes a full security check and clearance process as well as reference checks. The security clearance process includes a comprehensive list of previous residences, employment, education, and other pertinent information. Those with a valid OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.

Reason for vacancy:
Replacement

Pay Range: $90,000 - $140,000

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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