Job Title: Welding Assessor – Pressure Boundary & ITP Preparation
Location: Pickering, ON – Refurbishment Project
Contract Type: Hourly Contractor
Rate: $70–$80/hour

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Welding Assessor to support the Pickering Refurbishment Project. The successful candidate will have a solid background in pressure boundary welding, ITP (Inspection Test Plan) preparation, and field-level mechanical support. This role is ideal for professionals with pipefitter-welder or boilermaker welding experience who are highly familiar with work package development and execution in a refurbishment or major maintenance setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and review Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) specific to welding and mechanical activities.

• Perform welding assessments and ensure adherence to pressure boundary codes and regulatory requirements.

• Support field execution teams with technical guidance on welding-related tasks.

• Review and contribute to work package development, ensuring welding specifications and procedures are clearly defined.

• Collaborate with mechanical maintainers and supervisors to align work plans with QA/QC expectations (note: this is not a QC role).

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• Valid Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certifications.

• Experience with pressure boundary welding standards and procedures (ASME/NBIC knowledge preferred).

• Proven hands-on experience as a pipefitter-welder or boilermaker welder in industrial or nuclear settings.

• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance in a heavy industrial or refurbishment environment.

• Familiarity with OPG/Nuclear site protocols considered a strong asset.

Additional Assets (Nice to Have):

• Experience working at nuclear facilities (e.g., Darlington, Pickering, Bruce).

• Knowledge of CSA N285/N286 standards.