Welding Supervisor - Industrial East
The Welding Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all welding activities in accordance with CSA N286 Nuclear Quality Assurance requirements, applicable codes (CSA N285, ASME Section III & IX), and project-specific quality programs. The role ensures welding is executed by qualified personnel using approved procedures, with full traceability, documentation, and compliance to Inspection and Test Plans (CITPs).
What You Will Be Working On- Ensure all welding activities are performed in accordance with the Nuclear Quality Assurance Manual and applicable procedures
- Maintain records that provide objective evidence of welding quality and compliance
- Ensure deficiencies and nonconformances are identified, documented, and addressed
- Support implementation of quality programs consistent with CSA N286 and CSA N299 requirements
- Ensure welding is performed in accordance with approved WPS, PQR, and CITPs
- Verify that only qualified welders perform welding activities
- Assign unique identification numbers to welders and ensure traceability of welds
- Maintain welder qualification logs and ensure records are available for inspection
- Ensure welding materials are controlled, stored, and traceable to specific welds
- Ensure Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs) are qualified and registered as required
- Coordinate qualification and approval of welding procedures with applicable authorities (e.g., TSSA, Authorized Inspection Agency)
- Ensure compliance with ASME Section III, Section IX, and CSA N285 requirements
- Coordinate with Quality Control Inspectors to ensure inspections and examinations are completed per CITPs
- Ensure NDE and inspection requirements are implemented in accordance with specified procedures
- Support inspection readiness and provide documentation for quality verification
- Ensure welders are qualified in accordance with applicable codes and standards
- Verify personnel qualifications prior to assignment of work
- Support training and development of welding personnel to maintain compliance
- Support internal and external audits related to welding and quality compliance
- Maintain welding documentation, logs, material traceability records, and qualification records
- Provide records to Authorized Nuclear Inspector (ANI) or client upon request
- Promote a strong nuclear safety culture aligned with CSA N286 principles
- Ensure safe execution of welding activities in compliance with safety procedures
- Support and enforce adherence to project safety and quality requirements
What We Are Looking For- Certified welder or equivalent trade certification
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in welding supervision in industrial or nuclear environments
- Strong knowledge of CSA N286, CSA N299, CSA N285, and ASME welding codes
- Experience with welding quality control, CITPs, and inspection processes
- Familiarity with TSSA and Authorized Inspection Agency requirements
- Strong knowledge of nuclear QA requirements and welding compliance
- Attention to detail and documentation control
- Leadership and supervision of skilled trades
- Coordination with quality, engineering, and inspection teams
- Commitment to safety and quality excellence
