Program Manager-Nuclear Welding & Fabrication

The Program Manager – Nuclear Welding & Fabrication is responsible for the end-to-end execution of nuclear fabrication programs in a CSA N299.3–certified environment. This role ensures that all welding, fabrication, inspection, machining and documentation activities meet stringent nuclear quality, traceability, and special process controls while achieving program cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The Program Manager serves as the primary interface between Engineering, Quality Assurance, Welding Engineering, Production, Supply Chain, and the Customer, ensuring full compliance with nuclear codes, standards, and customer specifications throughout the lifecycle of each program.

Key Responsibilities :

Program & Contract Execution

• Lead assigned nuclear welding and fabrication programs from contract award through final turnover and closeout.
• Maintain full accountability for scope, schedule, cost, quality, and nuclear compliance.
• Develop and manage integrated program schedules aligned with fabrication, welding, NDE, heat treatment, and inspection milestones.
• Coordinate change management activities, including engineering changes, customer deviations, concessions, and NCR dispositions.

Nuclear Welding & Fabrication Oversight Oversee shop-floor welding and fabrication activities to ensure compliance with :

Verify proper implementation of special process controls, including :

Ensure strict adherence to shop-floor controls typical of nuclear fabrication environments, including :

Cross-Functional Leadership Act as the central coordination point between :

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

IWE, IWT, or equivalent welding certification.

Experience with ASME Section III, CSA N285, or other nuclear pressure boundary codes.

Prior experience supporting nuclear audits, customer surveillances, or regulatory inspections.

Familiarity with nuclear utilities, EPCs, or OEM customer requirements in Canada.

PMP or formal project / program management certification.

Key Competencies

Working Conditions