Position Title:  STP Superintendent

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.

Reporting to the STP Specialist, The STP Superintendent is responsible for supervising a team of STP operators and technicians, monitoring 1200 m3 Separation and Treatment Plant, Centrifuge, Water Treatment Plant, mixing unit, Lab tests and process parameters, troubleshooting and resolving operational issues. Ensuring smooth and efficient operation through the 3.3 km bored tunnel. The bored tunnel will be done by using a slurry TBM.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Liaise with STP Specialist to ensure alignment on slurry specifications and supply needs.
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs to minimize downtime through the shift
• Setting up, operating and maintaining daily operations of STP.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operations, maintenance, and material usage for reporting purposes
• Set up, monitor and organize operation reports for STP, WTP and Centrifuge
• Supervise the plant team including shift foreman, operators and labors.
• Ensure all people, equipment, and processes are working in a safe manner meeting all local laws and regulations.
• Assist the environmental department in obtaining compliance with all environmental permits, laws, and company policies.
• Develop and ensure consistency of plant processes and best practices throughout the scope.
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned as part of the scope.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in a similar role or as a STP Supervisor/Superintendent.
• Experience on 2 to 3 tunnelling projects
• Experience in the operation of at least 1 project using the type of pressurized face Tunnel Boring Machine being proposed for the work (slurry machine)
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Strong critical thinking skills and communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication (both oral and written) skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills in communicating with a large team
• Organizational and time management skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task/ Service orientated
• Thrive on a fast-paced environment.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon, Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and non-status), Metis and Inuit.

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. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.