Project Field Welding Engineer
Project Field Welding Engineer
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Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a North American 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 partnering every day to build connect power and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon you can count on:
- 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.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So we invest in our people just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- 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.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility training our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!
The Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program at various Aecon Project sites (current assignment is Energy Northwest-Columbia Generating Station Richland WA).
The Project Field Welding Engineer supports the implementation of the welding program for Aecon projects and is a project technical expert for all welding related code and technical issues. Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site. Position may be dayshift or nightshift depending on project needs and schedule and may require travel to and from home office and remote work supporting supplier fabrication activities.
What Youll Do Here
- Ensures the proper implementation and maintenance of the corporate or site Welding and QA Program
- Supports the Welding Program Manager with the execution of all project welding activities in accordance with the Company welding program manual regulatory code and contract requirements.
- Review contract and design specifications to develop project welding requirements (Project Technical Welding Requirements Document). Supports constructability evaluations during the project design phase.
- Provides support to discipline work planners/field engineers (piping component structural etc.) with the development of Welding Documentation (Weld Records and Weld Maps) for their respective construction work packages.
- Issues and controls Welding Procedures Welding Specifications Process Control Documents and all other technical welding documents.
- Supports the implementation of Welding Program Management software at project site and in coordination with corporate offices.
- Travel to suppliers and vendors for support of welding program activities assisting vendors in welding related fabrication and technical issues welding personnel qualification assistance WPS qualification and documentation requirements
- Facilitates availability of welding documentation and technical support to the Project Manager and Superintendents for execution of field welding operations.
- Directs and implements the project welder qualification program and welder status program including witnessing and supervision of the weld test shop for welders and welding operator performance qualification testing.
- Oversee the weld material issue program and provides consultation technical responses consultation and support for welding related questions and issues presented by regulatory bodies clients and internal staff.
- Sets day-to-day direction for welding engineers (when assigned) to support project goals
- Implements and supports the project welding documentation database and issues weekly project welding status reports.
- Also may be assigned to perform other mechanical and piping field engineering functions such as material inventory control activities work package/datasheet reviews and similar activities as needed to support the resource needs/schedule of the assigned project.
What You Bring To The Team
- Minimum of a two-year associates degree from an accredited college in Welding Engineering Materials Science Welding Engineering Technology or other applicable technology program and 5 -15 years experience in a welding engineering related position.
- A 4 year technical degree in a welding related field with a minimum of 2 years experience in the nuclear power generation or federal nuclear industry is also acceptable
- Experience working with ASME Section IX and one or more of the following ASME Sections: I II II VIII B31.1 and/or AWS D1.1.
- Experienced with the development and qualification of Welding Procedures to meet design construction and regulatory requirements for power plant applications.
- Experience with evaluation and resolution development of welding related project and code issues.
- Development of project welding requirements and plans.
- Experience testing welders supervising weld test shops and performing destructive and non-destructive testing of welder performance qualification test coupons.
- Familiarity with weld filler material purchase requisition review and use of filler material purchase specifications procurement of welding filler materials and management of welding filler material issue stations.
- Familiarity with preparation review and approval of welder performance qualification records and continuity records.
- Ability to train other project personnel within a formal setting regarding welding program procedures processes and requirements.
- Familiarity with post weld heat treatment processes and procedures and nondestructive examination processes and procedures.
- Demonstrated past competence in generating or providing technical input to welding related subcontracts for specialty services (e.g. welding machine rentals NDE subcontracts PWHT subcontracts machining subcontracts etc.)
Other Job Requirements:
- Must be able to secure unescorted access authorization to plant site.
- Must be able to physically perform the job duties walking climbing stairs/ladders wear fall protection climb scaffold enter confined spaces see and hear within legal limits lift up to 25 lbs. properly wear all assigned PPE
- Must be able to effectively utilize all computer software required for the position including welding management software for welding documentation purposes. This position requires prior or current nuclear power plant welding program and electronic welding management software implementation experience.
- Position requires a high level of AWS and ASME welding knowledge.
Preferred Additional Qualifications:
- Experience with machine GTAW welding processes and equipment
- Knowledge and experience with advanced machine welding systems and processes.
- Knowledge and experience with field machining and / or precision measurements for the installation of piping and equipment.
- In-depth experience related to implementation and use of electronic welding management system.
- Participation or member of an ASME or AWS committee sub-committee or working group.
- Ability to interface directly with client regarding welding program quality issues concerns regulatory compliance and welding technical issues.
- Past experience performing troubleshooting and providing resolution to welding technical issues
- Non-destructive examination experience or day-to-day interaction with NDE processes or subcontractors.
Aecon fostersdiversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race color religion sex national origin age mental or physical disabilities veteran status and all other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the EEOC during any step of the application process pleaseclick here.
At Aecon we deeply appreciate the dedication and skills cultivated through military service. We encourage veterans to apply recognizing the diverse perspective resilience and leadership abilities you bring. Your experiences are invaluable assets as we strive towards our shared goals.
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