Welding instructor Jobs in Ajax, ON

What is the Opportunity?

As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2024 Aecon will commence with the site mobilization and construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.

Reporting to the responsible Project Manager, this role will support work within the DNNP. The Welding Specialist will assist in the planning, organization, control, integration and completion of works related to the welding scope of the reactor building. The Welding Specialist oversees all on-site welding activities related to the reactor building structure.

What You'll Do Here :

• Oversee technical aspects of projects and initiatives undertaken by the Reactor Building team, specifically with regards to welding and construction.
• A Construction Project Welding and Fabrication specialism is desired, to include integrating and working with all levels of the Management Team and the direct and indirect workforce on the ground.
• Knowledge of how to manage, implement, and provide technical guidance to execute procedure qualification records using ASME, CWB and / or AWS welding codes.
• Review and produce technical documentation in relation to welding fabrication.
• Coordinate mechanical testing of PQRs, WPSs, WPQ and WMQs with local labs.
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement of welding innovation at Aecon Nuclear.
• Coordinate with Vendors to ensure timely and robust Non-Destructive Examination schedules required by the Project Specification and applicable Welding Codes and Standards.
• Communicate with welding wire (consumable) and welding equipment vendors to review, assess, procure and commission welding related equipment.
• Review code of construction and customer technical requirements to provide technically accurate direction.
• Liaise with Aecon’s Welding Center of Excellence as needed to support the entire production line from fabrication to final on-site installation.
• Provides assurance that activities are performed in accordance with written and approved policy, standards, programs and applicable procedures.
• Provides and ensure effectiveness of the liaison function between the designer and construction teams in terms of information flow and problem resolution.
• Maintains high standards related to final product quality.
• Owner and Management of Non-Conformance Reporting specifically to material and welding activities
• Be based on site to support the assembly and construction activities.
• Carry out site safety inspections.
• Participate in company-wide initiatives aimed at overall continuous improvement.
• Make technical presentations to executives and customers as necessary to effectively communicate technical execution, problem resolution and other discussions.

What You Bring to the Table :

Aecon’s 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 Bruce Power and / or OPG security clearance are strongly preferred.

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