Welding and metallurgy engineer

ADF Group; Terrebonne; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5‑day workweek

Group insurance plan

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

EV charging stations

On-site fitness center

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

ADF Group, the world leader in structural steel engineering, seeks a Welding Specialist to develop welding specifications and qualify WPS/PQRs for contracts of international scope. You will monitor welding procedures, train personnel, and ensure compliance with AWS, CSA, ASME and AISC standards.

The role requires independent work, strong teamwork, and occasional travel to job sites in Canada and the United States. French/English bilingual abilities are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing welding specifications for contracts.
• Ability to prepare and qualify WPSs and PQRs.
• Experience monitoring welders and tracking qualifications.
• Knowledge of AWS, CSA, ASME, and AISC standards.
• Bilingual in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare welding specifications for each contract.
• Prepare and qualify contract-specific WPSs and PQRs.
• Prepare and monitor repair procedures in the factory and on-site (welding).
• Periodically check factory parameters in accordance with WPSs and monitor control points.
• Monitoring welders and spot welders and tracking their qualifications (Welder’s Monthly Log, CWB registry).
• Optimizing welding processes, particularly by reviewing DDPs when they are submitted for approval.
• Assist the engineering department and serving as a resource person for welding matters.
• Support the engineering department in meeting contractual requirements related to metallurgy and welding.
• Maintain the ADF welding standard in compliance with applicable standards.
• Monitor subcontractors regarding welding.
• Understand and interpret AWS, CSA, ASME, and AISC standards.
• Assist the Montana plant with welding-related issues.
• Conduct welder qualification in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Conduct WPS/PQR qualification in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Ensure compliance with CWB and AISC requirements, as well as with standards and specifications applicable to projects of ADF and its subsidiaries.
• Perform all other related tasks.

Skills

Welding specs & WPS/PQRs

Welding process optimization

Welding standards interpretation (AWS/

Welding supervision & qualification

Travel to Canada/US

Reading drawings

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Materials & Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

Dive into the world of steel excellence with ADF Group, the world leader in structural steel engineering. We shape the future with our commitment to innovation and quality, pushing the boundaries of engineering on projects of international scope.

In this role, you will:

• Prepare welding specifications for each contract;
• Prepare and qualify contract-specific WPSs and PQRs;
• Prepare and monitor repair procedures in the factory and on-site (welding);
• Periodically check factory parameters in accordance with WPSs and monitor control points;
• Monitoring welders and spot welders and tracking their qualifications (Welder’s Monthly Log, CWB registry);
• Optimizing welding processes, particularly by reviewing DDPs when they are submitted for approval;
• Assisting the engineering department and serving as a resource person for welding matters;
• Support the engineering department in meeting contractual requirements related to metallurgy and welding;
• Maintain the ADF welding standard in compliance with applicable standards;
• Monitor subcontractors regarding welding;
• Understand and interpret AWS, CSA, ASME, and AISC standards;
• Assist the Montana plant with welding-related issues;
• Conduct welder qualification in accordance with contractual requirements;
• Conduct WPS/PQR qualification in accordance with contractual requirements;
• Ensure compliance with CWB and AISC requirements, as well as with standards and specifications applicable to projects of ADF and its subsidiaries;
• Perform all other related tasks.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in estimating in the steel/welding field (an asset)
• Completed Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or materials and metallurgical engineering
• Knowledge of welding, reading drawings, and CSA and AWS carbon steel standards (an asset)
• Knowledge of SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and ASW-NG processes (an asset)
• Bilingual in spoken and written French and English
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Occasional travel to job sites in Canada and the United States.

What we offer you:

• Compressed 4.5-day workweek;
• Comprehensive group insurance plan with employer contribution;
• Pension plan with employer contribution;
• Employee and family assistance program (including access to telemedicine);
• Charging stations (free of charge) for electric vehicles;
• Fully equipped on-site fitness center for employees;
• On-site cafeteria with reasonably priced meals.