Welding Engineer

Acuren is currently seeking a Welding Engineer  to join our Engineering Department. This position reports to the Engineering Manager and will be support our Pacific Region.

This is a full-time, office-based role located in Richmond, BC.

The salary range for this position is CA$110K to CA$135K/yr. commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If you're looking for a dynamic industrial environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and development, we encourage you to apply.

In this role, the incumbent will perform a wide range of engineering and project tasks but will specialize in advising on welding processes and principles to ensure the strength, durability, and safety of welded structures. The incumbent will have the opportunity to support other parts of the business such as failure investigation, corrosion assessment and prevention, material selection, quality assurance, remaining life estimate, and mechanical behavior assessment as their experience and interests will support. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for growing services, nurturing customer base, and delivery of high-quality services.

Engineering experience and expertise:

• Provide welding support to a wide variety of projects by applying knowledge of welding processes and industry welding codes to develop specific welding procedures which are compliant with the requirements of the applicable code
• Develop welding procedure specifications (WPS) as required
• Provide technical support to both internal and external groups for repair designs and procedures for structures, tanks, pressure equipment and other components
• Performing engineering review of equipment integrity inspections and provide recommendations on suitability for service
• Mentoring less experienced staff and providing technical support to the engineering team
• Any additional area of expertise across failure analysis, corrosion, polymers, non-destructive testing, fitness for service assessment would be an asset.

Project management and client engagement:

• Diligent management through all phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Proactively engaging with clients to build rapport, enhance relationships, and navigate difficult conversations.
• Continually striving for process improvements including creating comprehensive reports and reports aligned to client needs, and identifying solutions to issues and developing recommendations for implementation

• A university degree in Engineering (Materials, Metallurgy, Welding, or equivalent)
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (or immediately eligible) with the Engineers & Geoscientists of BC (PEng)
• A minimum of 10 years of directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience of successful project management and implementation of project management tools for tracking and communicating budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, maintaining a high-quality deliverables and clear and timely communication.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards including CWB, ASME, CSA, API and others
• Registration as a CWB Welding Engineer would be an asset
• Deep understanding of the operations and lifecycle extension of heavy equipment common to oil & gas, pulp & paper, mining industries would be an asset.
• Familiarity with WorkSafe BC, Technical Safety BC, and EGBC regulations.
• Familiarity with ISO Quality, Heath, Safety, and Environmental programs, policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and driver license, Class 5 (clean record) required.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards Ability to resolve issues and problems that are not clearly defined.
• Ability to manage large amounts of data effectively.
• Ability to translate knowledge into practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively respond to different levels of understanding, and produce professional reports.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and driver license, Class 5 (clean record) required.

The strength of Acuren lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international publicly traded company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive and comprehensive total compensation package, including paid time off, employer paid benefits, RRSP + Company match, tuition grants, discounted fitness memberships and insurance offerings, employee assistance programs and more At Acuren we commit to the principles of a respectful workplace and offer tremendous opportunities to those who wish to succeed.Join our team at Acuren and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals providing outstanding opportunities for those who are eager to succeed.

As an organization, our strength comes from the ability to embody our core values - People First, Integrity Always, Pride In Our Work, and Growth Together. None of these values is more important than People First, and we are honored that our people decided the company is worthy of being included in the Forbes 2024 and 2025 List of Canada's Best Employers.

Acuren is a trusted, single source provider of technology-enabled asset protection solutions used to evaluate the structural integrity of critical energy, industrial and public infrastructures. Committed to delivering a Higher Level of Reliability, Acuren provides an unrivaled spectrum of capabilities including inspection, traditional and advanced NDE/NDT, failure analysis, rope access, materials engineering, field engineering, reliability engineering, drones, robotics, V-Deck and condition-based monitoring services.Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Acuren employs over 5,000 dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.Acuren is a market leader. Our formula for success is straightforward: be capable locally, with certified and well-equipped personnel supported by trained, experienced leaders. Continuing to build on a strong heritage of safety, quality, and professionalism, Acuren strives to maintain incident free work environments, pursues advanced technical developments, and supports reliability programs that are valued by clients and employees. Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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