Job Description

Overview

The Shoreline Power Group is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and AtkinsRéalis and the Steam Generator Replacement Team (SGRT) project is a fully integrated Joint Venture of Aecon and Framatome, both located in Kincardine, Ontario. Our projects are the centerpiece of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program which replaces the main components of 6 reactors including the steam generators at the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. This project is part of Bruce Power’s Life Extension Program, which will allow Bruce Power’s CANDU units to continue to operate safely through to 2064.

The Welding Manager Leads the integrated welding program across SGRT and FCFR by setting standards, qualifying procedures and personnel, and governing consumables, equipment, inspection, and records so field teams can execute safely and right‑first‑time.

This position owns welding decision‑making and performance management. The Welding Manager interfaces with the Client, Engineering, Welding Specialists, and other Stakeholders to handle approval of WPSs/PQRs/AWPSs, monitor trends, drive corrective actions, and ensure compliance with ASME/CSA and client requirements. The department is required to deliver predictable quality and schedule outcomes.

Your role

Manage the weld program including Planning, Scheduling and Coordination of resources

Develop and review welding processes and procedures based on codes and project specifications

Lead nonconformance management: disposition (repair/rework/use‑as‑is), root‑cause analysis, corrective/preventive actions, and lessons learned, then find trends in reject/repair rates and implement interventions and corrective actions.

Ensure welder qualification and monitor performance of personnel.

Lead the procurement of weld material, consumables and oversee vendor/subcontractor technical compliance and delivery assurance

Track and report KPIs (first‑time quality, repair rate, NCRs/NCARs, audit closure time, continuity compliance) and cascade actions to staff, crews, and vendors to increase efficiency.

About you

Minimum 5 years in welding, quality, and / or field execution of industrial or nuclear projects (manufacturing and fabrication backgrounds are relevant).

Codes & Standards (Nuclear centric): ASME Section III (NCA + relevant Class/Division per project scope), ASME Section IX (procedure/personnel qualification), CSA N285.0 (pressure retaining components in nuclear plants) and CSA N286 (management system), CWB CSA W47.1 (company certification) and CSA W59 (structural welding), ASME B31.1 (power piping) for balance of plant scopes, CSA B51 (boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping codes).

Strong knowledge of engineering materials and metallurgy.

Working knowledge of VT/MT/PT/UT/RT NDE processes.

Proficient in interpretation of drawings, weld symbols, joint design, and weld maps.

CWB Welding Engineer/Supervisor certification. (Preferred)

Working knowledge of CANDU systems and direct field experience in nuclear plant settings. (Preferred)

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

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Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

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About AtkinsRéalis

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