Engineer, Welding

Irving Shipbuilding; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Shipbuilding is searching for a Welding Engineer to lead welding technology projects and provide expertise in shipbuilding processes. This role involves developing and implementing weld procedures, ensuring quality standards, and supporting a team of Welder Technicians. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering, technical welding training, and a strong background in shipbuilding practices. Join us and contribute to Canada's national shipbuilding efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of shipbuilding or relevant engineering experience desirable.
• Knowledge of weld procedure development according to standards.
• Excellent knowledge of welding processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop weld procedures and technical documents.
• Provide on-site technical support and inspection.
• Lead projects on welding technology developments.

Skills

Knowledge of FCAW and GTAW

Technical communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to resolve welding problems

Education

Bachelors degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline

Specialist training in Welding Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

The Welding Engineer is a welding specialist with experience of all aspects of typical shipbuilding fusion joining processes. They will provide subject matter expertise and be responsible for supervision of Welder Technicians during testing activities. The Welding Engineer will work with stakeholders to assure welding quality and to provide field support to production.

The Welding Engineer will lead projects to develop welding technologies to enable welding for new applications. Within the oversight of the Lead Welding Engineer or Welding Manager, they will design welding development plans, run weld procedure testing, write weld procedures, and provide production support. Accountable for deliverables in the 3-12 month time frame.

Responsibilities

• Development of weld procedures.
• Developing technical welding documents and technical support to the business.
• Provision of on-site technical support.
• In production QC support.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Specialist training in Welding Engineering, CWB Recognition is desirable.
• 5+ of Shipbuilding or relevant engineering experience is desirable.
• An excellent knowledge of FCAW and GTAW, with automatic and mechanized weld experience being desirable.
• Knowledge of weld procedure development in accordance with classification society material rules or equivalent national standards.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite, SharePoint, ability to independently learn to operate new technical software packages.
• Ability to resolve technical welding and material problems to achieve first time quality.
• Shipbuilding / Manufacturing Knowledge related to welding.
• Demonstrate knowledge relating practical aspects of welding and inspection.
• Ability to read and understand specifications and structural and outfit drawings.
• Technical communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to communicate technical information in accessible format.
• Organizational skills.

About the Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4081
• Job Category Engineering & Science
• Posting Date 05/30/2025, 03:05 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 3099 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS, B3K 5M7, CA