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Welding Manager 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. Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely, we dont do it at all. Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage. Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments. We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our people, just like they invest in us! The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and AtkinsRalis and the Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, both located in Kincardine, Ontario. This project is part of Bruce Powers Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Powers CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064. The Welding Manager leads the integrated welding program across SGRT and FCFR by setting standards, qualifying procedures and personnel, and governing consumables, equipment, inspection, and records so field teams can execute safely and rightfirsttime. This position owns welding decisionmaking and performance management. The manager interfaces with the Client, Engineering, Welding Specialists, and other stakeholders to handle approval of WPSs/PQRs/AWPSs, monitor trends, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with ASME/CSA and client requirements. Program Planning, Scheduling and Representation Own the integrated welding program schedule: resourcelevelling, 36 week lookahead, readiness activities, and constraint removal aligned to construction milestones. Represent the Welding Program in design, construction, QA/NDE, and client forums. Chair / participate in readiness and quality reviews and provide clear decisions and action tracking. Coordinate daily/weekly project management and workface support for SGRT and FCFR crews to ensure successful execution. Technical Governance and Engineering Conduct technical reviews of RFQs/RFPs/contracts to confirm welding scope, code/class requirements, inspection points, documentation deliverables, and supplier capabilities. Interpret drawings, codes, standards, and procedures. Develop concise briefings and field quickreference guides for supervisors and trades. Determine welding processes, consumables, procedures, and equipment based on materials, joint design, access constraints, and project specifications. Develop/review WPSs, PQRs, AWPSs. Certify and register procedures with applicable authorities/regulatory bodies (e.g., client, CWB, TSSA) as required. Prepare Heat Treatment Instructions and define controls for preheat, interpass temperature, heat input, cleanliness, and essential variables. Drawings Constructability and Sequencing Review fabrication/installation drawings, confirm joint configurations, weld symbols, and develop weld maps. Align sequencing with access, rigging, and other workface constraints. Advise on design/fabrication issues (fitup tolerances, distortion control, temporary attachments, backing/insert requirements, etc.). Quality Assurance, NDE/NDT & Nonconformance Control Integrate Construction Inspection and Test Plans (CITPs) with inspection points as required, and coordinate VT/PT/MT/UT/RT as applicable. Lead nonconformance management: disposition (repair/rework/useasis), rootcause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned. Find trends in reject/repair rates and implement interventions and corrective actions. Ensure calibration and verification of welding equipment, heat treatment gear, and NDE instruments. Personnel Qualification & Performance Maintain a controlled welder qualification and continuity matrix, schedule qualifications/requalification, and monitor performance to initiate retraining where required. Embed human performance tools (prejob briefs, STAR, threeway communication) and coach supervisors/foremen on welding best practices. Procurement, Consumables & Vendor Oversight Prepare requisitions and Aecon Technical Specifications (ATSs) for welding consumables, equipment, and services. Define Special Purchasing Instructions (lot/batch testing, storage, humidity control, issue/return) where applicable. Oversee vendor/subcontractor technical compliance and delivery assurance. Conduct surveillance and resolve technical queries quickly. Ensure traceability of basemetal heats, fillermetal heat/lots, gas batches, and any special processes. Records, Compliance & Turnover Maintain controlled registers of WPS/PQR/AWPS, HTIs, welder qualifications and continuity, consumable traceability, NDE reports, calibration certificates, and welding data. Ensure completeness for client turnover and audits. Manage document control processes, change logs, and revision control to meet nuclear and project requirements. Safety & Nuclear Safety Culture Ensure all work complies with Aecon Red Book Safety, OHSA, and site governance. Enforce good housekeeping practices, fire watch, FME, and contamination controls. Reinforce nuclear safety culture and stopwork authority, integrate hazard assessments into work planning. OPEX & Continuous Improvement Capture and implement Operational Experience (OPEX) from SGRT/FCFR and other industry sources to drive continuous improvement. Track and report KPIs (firsttime quality, repair rate, NCRs/NCARs, audit closure time, continuity compliance) and cascade actions to staff, crews, and vendors to increase efficiency. Core Deliverables Integrated Welding Program Plan and schedule (SGRT & FCFR) Controlled WPS/PQR/AWPS register, HTI packages, ITPs/hold points Welder matrix (quals, continuity, performance trends) Consumables technical specs and traceability records KPI dashboards and monthly program report Turnover History Dockets as per client requirements What You Bring To The Team Minimum 5 years in welding, quality, and / or field execution of industrial or nuclear projects (manufacturing and fabrication backgrounds are relevant). Codes & Standards (Nuclear centric): ASME SectionIII (NCA+ relevant Class/Division per project scope), ASME SectionIX (procedure/personnel qualification) CSAN285.0 (pressure retaining components in nuclear plants) and CSAN286 (management system) CWBCSAW47.1 (company certification) and CSAW59 (structural welding) ASMEB31.1 (power piping) for balance of plant scopes CSAB51 (boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping codes) Strong knowledge of engineering materials and metallurgy. Knowledge of essential variables and welding process selection. Working knowledge of VT/MT/PT/UT/RT NDE processes. Proficient in interpretation of drawings, weld symbols, joint design, and weld maps. Clear decision making, stakeholder engagement (Construction, QA, Client, etc.), concise technical writing, and ability to reinforce human performance tools. Proficient with Microsoft365 (Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and comfort with data dashboards (e.g., Excel/PowerBI) to trend welding performance. Results oriented, takes ownership of tasks assigned and delegates effectively. Ability to manage, coordinate and prioritize multiple projects in a fastpaced, highpressure, highly professional environment with the expectation to meet tight deadlines. Seniority Level MidSenior level Employment Type Fulltime Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Construction We are committed to ensuring 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. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecons AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members. #J-18808-Ljbffr