Welding Specialist

Welding Specialist


Company
Aecon Group Inc.
Location
Toronto, ON (+1 other)
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
1 day ago
Via
via Talent.com

Job Description
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 partner every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our

communities.

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.

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.

Support and invest in

inclusive work environments through initiatives such as Equity,

Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and

Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and Employee Resource

Groups.

Lead sustainable construction by

minimizing environmental impact on surrounding

communities.

What Is The Opportunity? The

Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon,

United, and AtkinsRéalis located in Kincardine, Ontario. The group

leads the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program, which replaces

the main components of six reactors at the Bruce Power Nuclear

Generating Station. The scope includes removal and replacement of

calandria tubes, pressure tubes, and feeders, along with

construction management and trade labour, as part of Bruce Power’s

Life Extension Program that allows CANDU units to continue

operating safely through 2064.

Reporting

functionally to the Welding Manager, the Welding Specialist will

support welding activities associated with MCR Feeder and Fuel

Channel Replacement.

What You’ll Do

Here

Develop welding techniques, procedures,

and equipment applications using production specifications, metal

properties, and welding engineering

principles.

Provide expertise and work closely

with welders, supervisors, and welding engineers to determine

optimal welding parameters and consumable

selection.

Ensure site conditions are suitable

for planned welding activities before mobilizing operators, and

perform corrections with the Execution Construction

Team.

Maintain a regular job‑site presence to

monitor in‑process welding activities.

Verify

that operators follow correct welding procedures and that tooling

and equipment are properly configured.

Review

weld data and results after completion.

Lead

welding and tooling troubleshooting activities on

site.

Report welding‑related issues, including

tooling and human performance problems, to

supervision.

Support emergent procedure

development activities.

Supervise training and

qualification of new welding

operators.

Prepare Aecon technical

specifications and requisitions for consumables, including special

purchasing instructions.

Interpret Aecon and

customer drawings, codes, standards, and procedures, and

communicate findings to project

personnel.

Ensure process control throughout

critical welding activities.

Train welders on

procedures, processes, equipment, and

maintenance.

Review drawings to determine

joint configurations and welding

symbols.

Manage qualification of welders for

field and shop personnel as needed.

Stay

current with and introduce new

technologies.

Perform other duties as

assigned.

What You Bring To The

Team

Minimum 3 years of

manufacturing / fabrication or related industry

knowledge.

Graduate of a Welding Technology

Program or equivalent, or equivalent practical

experience.

Certification as a CWB Welding

Supervisor (asset).

Strong working knowledge

of arc welding processes and

equipment.

Knowledge of ASME Code Section IX,

CWB W47.1, CSA W59, AWS D1.1 / D1.6

asset).

Familiarity with NDE methods

VT / MT / PT / RT, UT).

Experience operating and

supporting orbital welding tooling

asset).

General knowledge of manufacturing

methods and procedures.

Working knowledge of

MS Office applications.

Team‑oriented and

collaborative.

Strong written, verbal

communication, and problem‑solving

skills.

Salary

Range :

75,000 – $100,000 per year. Pay is

based on location, education, experience, certifications, and job

complexity.

Aecon fosters diversity,

inclusion, and belonging. We welcome applicants from all

backgrounds, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous

peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual

orientation or gender identity.

We are

committed to the Accessible Canada Act and provide accommodations

throughout the interview and hiring process. Ai tools may be used

in screening, but final decisions are made by qualified team

members.

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