Technical Welding Associate

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

• Work with engineers, technologists and trades people to help our clients succeed in the construction of critical oil and gas infrastructure projects.
• Interpret regulatory and statutory requirements, codes and customer specifications relating to fabrication, welding and materials.
• Monitor welding parameters, and write procedure qualification records and welding procedure specifications under the direction of the Welding Services Supervisor.
• Prepare in-house work orders that communicate testing requirements to other departments and maintain traceability of samples and associated documentation under the direction of the Welding Services Supervisor.
• Interpret laboratory test report results under the direction of the Welding Services Supervisor.
• Conduct welder performance qualification testing under the supervision of the Welding Services Supervisor.
• Assist clients with the implementation welding processes and technologies
• Perform routine maintenance on various welding machines and general shop upkeep
• Keep a clean working environment;
• Work in compliance with safety regulations. 
• Participate in quality improvement and cost reduction efforts.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program (three-year program) is required.
• Welding Examiner Certificate of Competency issued by ABSA is required.
• CSA W178.2 Level 2 Welding Inspector Certificate of Compliance is required.
• Must be eligible to register for T.T., C.E.T., or E.I.T. status.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.