Position Title:  Welding Specialist

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.