Overview
Aecon is proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of this generation. From the roads and transit systems that connect our communities, to the communication networks that link us from coast-to-coast, and the water infrastructure that supplies our businesses and homes. Our integral work includes constructing the pipelines that join provinces with the energy that fuels the nation, and the airports and ports that connect us all. Aecon is there, safely and sustainably building the future.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our employees. We are always searching the globe for exceptional candidates to join the Aecon family and be a part of our forward-thinking, innovative, best-in-class organization!
Position Overview
The COE Weld Development Process Advanced Subject Matter Expert (SME) will support the welding initiatives of the Aecon Nuclear Centre of Excellence (COE) department
The department is responsible for three basic areas critical to welding within the company:
1. Developing, administering, and maintaining the welding program at a corporate level
2. Supporting new and in process project activities
3. Performing R&D, proposal work and supporting business development/proposals initiatives
Staying at the forefront of welding technology is key to ensuring that Aecon welding activities maintain the high level of quality that is required in the nuclear industry. Additionally, ensuring that Aecon leverages the latest available technologies to remain competitive in the marketplace will provide further confidence and opportunities for future business development. The welding center of excellence is a self-managed department which operates as a dedicated body within Aecon to be able to provide internal welding services to Aecon, as well as contract services to external customers.
What You’ll Do Here
Contribute technical input and development efforts to create and refine production welding activities
Investigate new welding technologies
Develop new welding equipment for production welding
Technical liaison between vendors and procurement department
Draft R&D reports to summarize welding development work
Produce procurement technical specifications for purchasing materials and welding equipment
Help produce project bids and identify potential risks
Assisting business development initiatives
Supporting fabrication and shop production activities
Generate all required project status reports for internal management and for customers
Required Knowledge and Experience
College and/or University degree in Engineering or related field specifically mechanical, materials, mechatronics, welding & robotics and other such technical programs
Advanced knowledge and experience with welding is mandatory
Minimum 4 years of industry welding, manufacturing, or materials science experience
Strong background experience programming software systems for robotic, automated and/or mechanized automation/welding systems
Familiar with welding principles is preferred. (Basics of arc welding, types of welding etc.)
Exposure to heavy welding machinery and tooling design and development is an asset
Ability to clearly sketch and communicate manufacturing concepts
Past experience designing and drawing components in a mainstream mechanical CAD package (i.e. SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, etc)
Strong understanding of manufacturing plant design and process engineering principles (cycle times, takt times etc)
Strong understanding of value added and non value added operations within a manufacturing facility
Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles an asset
Strong understanding of value added and non value added operations within a manufacturing facility.
Applied knowledge of Project Management and Project Controls principles an asset
Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
Aecon fosters 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.
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