Welding Quality Superintendent

Overview

Welding Quality Superintendent Jobs in Edmonton, Canada at Kiewit

Title: Welding Quality Superintendent

Company: Kiewit

Location: Edmonton, Canada

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Position Overview

As a Superintendent you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will function as a field supervisor and may have responsibility for multiple Foreman, and/or laborers/craft workers. You with be responsible for the organization, work methods, scheduling, cost control, conformity with drawings and specification, workmanship, and assignment of work to accomplish the execution of the work, either directly or through General Foreman or Foreman.

You will also work to maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect/engineer, suppliers, subcontractors, and jobsite staff.

Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic.

In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.

District Overview

Kiewit Energy Canada is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. We are a major industrial contractor that work on projects that involve construction of oil & gas facilities such as oilsands processing, including steam–assisted gravity drainage facilities, upgrading & refining, midstream facilities, power & co-generation, terminal projects (ex. LNG, LPG, etc.), and major mine developments. We also have a Modular Yard facility in Edmonton, Alberta.

Our engineering branch is a leading-edge division that offers innovative engineering services for our current projects and new pursuits in Canada. Our design services group are based in Calgary and Houston offering expertise in process, piping, mechanical, electrical and civil/structural disciplines.

Location

We are primarily looking for superintendents in the Edmonton, AB region. Assigments may be anywhere in Canada.

One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.

Responsibilities

Review NDE results and ensure any repairs or indications are reviewed with the welder.

Host welding monthly meetings as required by the project and playbook.

Allocate welders to welds based on their skill set, qualifications, and tickets.

Train welders as required, including post-repair coaching and support.

Help manage and attend welder qualification testing.

Order welding consumables, including rod, TIG torch parts, and other required materials.

Ensure welding machines, tools, leads, rods, ovens, and consumable storage are properly maintained, available and returned daily.

Ensure weld repairs are completed using the correct repair procedure/forms and that welders understand the cause of the original defect before starting rework.

Walk the next day’s work daily to confirm readiness.

Track welder progress, including daily DI completed per welder.

Work with the General Superintendent to ensure welds are completed in the correct priority sequence.

Review and follow the project welding handbook.

Attend daily coordination meetings and highlight where welding crews will be working, including associated risks and mitigations.

Coordinate with Preheat, PWHT, and DHT subcontractors to align priorities.

Work toward having all welders actively welding by 6:30 a.m., 30 minutes after the start of shift and monitor the rod room speed in morning.

Pay attention to late FMRs through the day and streamline the process.

Set up a night-shift welding program and maintain a ready backlog of work.

Be in contact with KWG for RMD training or any technical inquiries.

Ensure all welding-related equipment requiring…