General Foreman (Mechanical)



DETAILS

Location: Bowmanville, ON, N1R 7K9
Employee Type: full time
Experience: 5 - 8 years
Education: Associate degree
Travel Required: 20%

DESCRIPTION

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Aecon Group Inc. is Canada’s largest, publicly traded construction and infrastructure development company. Aecon and its subsidiaries provide services to private and public sector clients throughout Canada and on a selected basis internationally. Aecon is pleased to be recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada.
 
DIVISIONAL OVERVIEW:
Aecon Energy offers a suite of unparalleled services to some of Canada’s largest energy suppliers, providing best-in-class solutions to the oil and gas, nuclear, co-generation, and renewable sectors.
 
BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW:
The joint venture between SNC-Lavalin and Aecon has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) to carry out the Darlington Retube and Feeder Replacement (RFR) project. The project involves refurbishment of all four reactors at the Darlington Generating Station and consists of two phases – a Definition Phase and an Execution Phase. The Definition Phase includes the construction of a full-scale reactor mock-up to simulate key elements of the refurbishment work, and the development, procurement and testing of specialized tooling required for the project. The Execution Phase involves refurbishment of the reactor cores using the tools and methods that were developed and tested during the Definition Phase.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Maintain excellent relationships with client, engineers, consultants, subcontractors and public
  • Responsible to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner in compliance with safety, quality and human performance policies.
  • Implement Joint Venture and Client policies and project procedures as required
  • Assist in developing, monitoring and updating of project schedule with the Feeder Manager/Fuel Channel Manager/Plant Modifications Manager and Ensure subcontractors comply with project master schedule
  • Utilize project master schedule to create detailed look ahead schedules for foreman and subcontractor use
  • Assist in developing recovery strategies when project schedule or budget are in jeopardy
  • Plan, supervise and approve the work of own forces and subcontractors on the project including determining methods of construction, manpower levels, materials, tools & equipment, rentals and work schedules
  • Assume responsibility for productivity of trades and subcontractors, efficient use of materials and equipment and contractual performance of the project
  • Ensure trades personnel complete all necessary training in areas of safety, quality assurance, technical qualifications, equipment operation and owner specified requirements
  • Ensure project is constructed in compliance with drawings, specifications, Field Work Packages (FWPs), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and project schedule and budget
  • Interface with client representatives, design engineers, consultants, other contractors, etc.
  • Ensure the work is carried out in accordance with QA Programs and project quality guidelines
  • Maintain appropriate field documentation including safety records, daily progress reports, training records, T&E and rental records, manpower reports, owner support requests, FWP documents, etc.
  • Participate in basic layout, preparation of work instructions, field engineering activities, etc.
  • Maintain lines and levels – verify as built conditions
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Education to include a technical college diploma or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years construction and subcontractor supervision experience
  • Ability to successfully supervise a construction project
  • Knowledge of all aspects of construction such as; technology, equipment, methods, trade agreements and jurisdiction, engineering, cost control, scheduling and safety requirements
  • Good communication, organizational and supervisory skills are essential
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Ability to read and understand CGC Cost Reports
  • Basic presentation skills
  • Experience in the installation of instrumentation in a Candu NGS
  • Knowledge and experience surrounding tube welding
 
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
  • Due to the nature of work conducted by Aecon, mandated nuclear export controls requirements must be met for employment
 
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Aecon offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high profile projects and provides competitive compensation and benefits.
 
 
Aecon is an equal opportunity employer.
 




THIS JOB IS EXPIRED

COMPANY

Aecon Group Inc.
20 Carlson Court, Suite 800

Toronto, M9W 7K6
CANADA


www.aecon.com