What is the Opportunity?
Aecon is Canada's largest nuclear constructor currently employing 2,000+ highly skilled workers. As an industry leader with 50 years of successful history building nuclear infrastructure, a 413-approved Canadian supplier base, and 300+ qualified nuclear procedures, Aecon is well-positioned for the development and construction of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Aecon's reputation for reliability, safety, and performance has made us a preferred Canadian top-tier contractor and partner of choice. Aecon offers an unparalleled depth of expertise and a comprehensive capability that can be called upon to deliver an integrated solution to virtually any construction challenge.

Aecon Nuclear is currently undertaking efforts to replace key components at the Darlington and Bruce Power plants as part of each respective Life Extension Program to allow operation for another 40+ years. The scope of work includes the removal and replacement of calandria tubes, pressure tubes, feeders, and steam generators, as well as technical development, construction management, and trade labour.

Aecon Nuclear is also currently at the forefront of the next generation of nuclear power in Canada, developing the construction plan and manufacturing details for the SMR facility in Darlington.

The COE Weld Development department Advanced Welding & Robotics Specialist position is a salaried position that supports the welding initiatives of the Aecon Nuclear Centre of Excellence (COE) department. This position is strongly positioned to support robotics and automation initiatives within the company.

This department is responsible for three basic areas critical to welding within the company:

• Developing, administering, and maintaining the welding program at a corporate level.
• Supporting new and in-process project activities.
• Performing R&D, proposal work, and supporting business development and proposal initiatives.

Staying at the forefront of welding technology is key to ensuring that Aecon welding activities maintain the high level of quality 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 Centre of Excellence is a self-managed department that operates as a dedicated body within Aecon 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, specifically robotic systems.
• Act as a technical liaison between vendors and the 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.
• Assist business development initiatives.
• Support fabrication and shop production activities.
• Generate all required project status reports for internal management and customers.
• Coordinate with the COE team to support the project team in budget and forecast management during execution to accurately reflect project status.
• Assist in developing, troubleshooting, designing, testing, and training with various types of welding processes and equipment.
• Assist with the Aecon Nuclear Welding School activities and classes, both theoretical and hands-on.

What You Bring to the Team:

• College and/or university degree in Engineering or a related field, specifically Mechanical, Materials, Mechatronics, Welding & Robotics, or similar technical programs.
• Advanced knowledge and experience with welding is mandatory.
• Advanced knowledge of robotics and automation equipment is mandatory.
• Previous education and experience with FANUC robotics is mandatory.
• Previous employment by an automation integrator is an asset.
• Minimum 4 years of industry welding, manufacturing, or materials science experience.
• Knowledge of ASME, CWB, and/or AWS welding codes is an asset.
• Strong background and experience programming software systems for robots, PLCs, automated and/or mechanized automation and welding systems.
• 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.) is an asset.
• 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 is an asset.
• Intermediate to expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks within a high-pressure work site environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Willingness for continuous learning and advancement of technical knowledge.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must possess a valid G driver's license and have access to a vehicle.
• Takes pride in work, strives for excellence, and instills this mindset in others.
• A passion for welding is an asset.
• Willingness to mentor and share knowledge.
• Practices a strong safety culture.
• Must have a positive attitude to develop and test new solutions to solve a variety of technical welding issues.
• The ability to think outside the box is an asset.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools and welding is an asset.
• Familiarity with welding principles is preferred, including the basics of arc welding and welding types.
• Familiarity with robotics or comparable semi-automated and mechanized machinery is an asset.
• Results-oriented and takes ownership of assigned tasks.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to continuously learn, try new approaches, experiment with new technologies, and push the envelope related to welding, manufacturing, machinery, and tooling development.

Reason for vacancy: Replacement

Salary range: $90,000 - $115,000

Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialized training, and the complexity or scope of the role.