Welding Technologist - Serco North America

Position Description

Are you seeking an opportunity in a fast paced, team based, multi-disciplined environment, while collaborating with others and supporting the navy, coast guard, and commercial customer, Serco has a great opportunity for you! This position is located in Victoria, British Columbia.

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain a Canadian Security Clearance (Reliability / Controlled Good or higher).

As a Welding Technologist you will engage with the design/engineering and production teams and establish welding techniques and practices for executing welding work in a Shipyard. The programs may involve new vessel construction, refits and in service support of marine platforms such as ships and submarines.

You will participate in performing design integration, coordination inputs from various naval architectural and other engineering disciplines, such as marine engineering and structures, into balanced, closed solution designs to establish principal characteristics and design features such as length, beam, depth, draft, displacement, speed and other performance parameters. 

In this role, you will:

• Apply metallurgical principles to determine how metal properties react to one another, establish safe combinations of metal, and identify the right welding technique/ positions for welding and metal fabrication.
• Ensure primary consideration is given to Health, Safety, and Environmental issues in all activities undertaken within areas of responsibility
• Have a good knowledge of and be easily able to understand the relevant welding codes to be able to identify the process and materials for ensuring the metal components and techniques create a high-quality component or product to full the requirements set out in the specified codes
• In an office environment, your responsibilities will include:
• Reviewing welding project specification
• Providing welding material recommendations.
• Developing new welding procedure specifications.
• Creating welding procedure data sheets.
• Work both inside and outside ships and submarines undergoing refit. This may involve performing inspections on a scaffolding, occasional entry in to confined spaces such as tanks, climbing ladders and exposure to welding fumes.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• College or Technical School Training Program or equivalent education with a minimum of 2 year experience.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Reliability Level Clearance prior to employment. (Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident Status is required.)
• A licence or certification in the field of welding is required.  (May be waived for 5+ years of welding on shipbuilding steels and system pipes experience)
• Knowledge of welding of structural steel and piping used in marine vessels.
• Basic knowledge of metallurgy and welding of a wide variety of metals (e.g. copper, aluminum, cast iron, and stainless metals)
• Knowledge of layout spaces and relationships
• Knowledge of material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• Knowledge of welding specifications
• Knowledge of all types of welding rods and related fluxes and products
• Demonstrate continuing education courses over the past employment
• Travel up to 10% may be required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers
• Layout/fit up principles and practices
• Applicable welding codes and standards
• Going on-board vessels in dock for conducting inspections, which may require climbing ladders and scaffoldings

 Additional Desires Experienced and Skills:

• Completion of a formal four (4) year apprenticeship is an asset
• Experience in welding inspection, NDE and testing will be considered an asset
• General knowledge about the principles of operation of a submarine, its design/ layout, materials used, and types of systems in it is considered an asset
• Knowledge of types of defects in systems normally seen on marine vessels
• Knowledge behavior of materials used in marine systems under environmental conditions
• Prior co-op term, internship or experience in Marine industry, Oil and Gas, Department of National Defence, Department of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (Canadian Coastguard), heavy engineering industry/ field jobs would be considered an asset
• Experience with ship checks, ship visits and surveys would be considered an asset

** All candidates are subject to a review of skills and qualifications by the government customer.**

If you are interested in supporting and working with a diverse and passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with local laws regarding pay transparency, the rate for this role is $69,400 CAD to $85,000 CAD; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.