Requisition ID: 177635
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Nuclear Solutions
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Nuclear
Employment Type: Full Time

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for developing, administering, and maintaining the corporate-level welding program, supporting both new and ongoing project activities, and contributing to research and development, training, and proposal efforts to advance business development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certificate of Qualification for arc welding
• Ability to manually weld to high volumetric RT/UT standards with GTAW, SMAW, SAW, FCAW and/or GMAW welding processes.
• Minimum 10 years of industry welding experience with manual and/or mechanized welding arc processes.
• Able to read and work off blueprints and fabrication drawings as well as understand Weld Symbols
• Takes pride in work to strive for excellence and instill this mindset to others.
• Have a willingness to mentor other welders and trainees.
• Practices a strong safety culture.
• Must have a positive attitude to develop and test new solutions to solve a variety of technical welding issues.
• Must have experience with hand tools, grinders, etc.
• Upon request, Welding Applicants may be required to perform a preliminary weld test prior to employment to demonstrate their talent.
• Familiar with welding principles is preferred. (Basics of arc welding, types of welding etc.)
• Familiar with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to be able to work on and maintain basic welding equipment
• Knowledge to develop weld related tooling and equipment is an asset.
• Knowledge to operate mechanized and robotic equipment is an asset. #LI-IS1

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
  We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
  We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate

• Supervise all site welding activities in field and fabrication shop settings
• Assist welding Engineers in developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing and training with various types of welding processes and pieces of equipment.
• Be able to perform welding activities with manual, mechanized and automated solutions to develop welding processes and complete welding PQR efforts according to CWB and ASME code standards.
• Assist with the Aecon Nuclear welding school activities and classes (theoretical and hands on)
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations within the DNNP site.
• Manage welding equipment, cranes, certifications, inspections, consumables stock, PPE, and other pertinent aspects required to operate day to day operations of the DNNP site
• Overseeing all welding-related activities and personnel within the DNNP Site.
• Support managing welder qualification testing and training programs.
• Leading the development and completion of Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and other procedural welding documentation.
• Coordinating process qualification and mock-up welding activities.
• Conducting research and development (R&D) initiatives related to welding and manufacturing.
• Performing testing and analysis of welding coupons, including cutting, bending, and macro inspections.
• Supervising modifications, maintenance, and minor construction of welding machinery.
• Delivering welding theory and hands-on training to support development of site welders