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Why BWXT?

A BWXT steam generator ready for delivery and wrapped in white shipping materials at BWXT Cambridge, Ontario with a group of proud employees standing in front.
  • Established in 1844 in Cambridge, BWXT builds on a legacy of innovation and investment in our community
  • BWXT: Invested in Ontario’s clean energy future and nuclear industry.
  • Help provide innovative nuclear solutions enhancing energy infrastructure with safety and reliability.
  • Support Ontario’s nuclear refurbishments including the Darlington New Nuclear Project and the first Small Modular Reactor in North America
  • Help manufacture the equipment combating climate change: clean nuclear power reduces emissions and shifts to low carbon.
  • Join an organization dedicated to our community
  • The nuclear power industry produces nuclear medicine, providing diagnostics and treatments for cancer, heart disease, saving lives.
  • Be part of our mission to use nuclear technology to create a better world.
  • BWXT offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
  • Health, dental, and retirement plans support financial security.
  • Focus on career development with mentorship and education sponsorship.
  • Inclusive atmosphere values diverse perspectives and collaboration.
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading training
  • BWXT is committed to a thriving workplace for talent and growth potential
  • Located in Kitchener-Waterloo, known for parks and outdoor recreation.
  • Thriving community with urban and natural amenities.
  • Join BWXT for a fulfilling career while shaping a sustainable future.
GEV-RPV Fabrication
BWXT is currently manufacturing the first Reactor Pressure Vessels (RPV) for the GE BWRX-300 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) destined for the Darlington New Nuclear facility.
  • BWXT is the only company in North America currently manufacturing heavy components for the nuclear industry – positioning us for incredible growth as the industry expands at rapid pace
  • We’re supporting Ontario’s nuclear refurbishments, particularly the Darlington New Nuclear Project with the first SMR in North America
  • The need for additional clean energy to support the electrification of everything and as well as AI and datacenters create opportunities which BWXT is well positioned to support
  • This is creating exciting opportunities for skilled trades and professionals in a rewarding sector in high demand
  • BWXT is investing in personnel, facilities and equipment to support this demand
  • Nuclear sector provides stable, long-term career opportunities
  • BWXT offers comprehensive training programs ensure skill development and career advancement within the industry.

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RT/UT Welder/Fitter

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RT/UT Welders

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Our RT/UT Welder Fitters are considered the best in the industry and we are proud of the high level of technical skills they demonstrate every day. RT/UT Welder Fitters perform all types of manual welding in all position on company products to quality standards and perform fitting operations. 

  • Read and interpret route sheets, drawings, Shop Instruction Sheet (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), weld and rod cards.
  • Plan and organize the RT/UT welding process.
  • Identify and verify work piece material.
  • Communicate with the team members and shop foreman.
  • Perform basic fitting to a pre-established layout.
  • Work in a safe manner, demonstrating good workmanship and practices.
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance, and an employer-paid pension plan.
  • Vacation Time: Two weeks of paid vacation to start, which increases with tenure.
  • Professional Development: Mentorship programs and support for continuing education.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Free support and resources for life’s challenges.
  • Career Stability: Work in an essential industry focused on a clean energy future.
  • Continuous Learning: Opportunities to grow and learn throughout your career.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety.
  • Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
  • Understand and adhere to quality requirements and productivity expectations.
  • 5 years manual welding in a heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to perform manual welding and repairs to RT UT quality standards and in multiple processes.
  • Intermediate level understanding of blueprint reading.
  • Must be comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights and in awkward positions.
  • Ability to pass fit-testing for the wearing of a respirator, if required.
  • Testing for this position includes:
    • Test welded in the 6G position. 2 ¾” OD Pipe material Carbon .625” wall thickness
    • GTAW root pass in 6G position (visual inspection)
    • SMAW fill and cap in 6G position (visual and RT Inspection)
  • Must be available to work any of the following shifts:
    • Days: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Mon – Thurs) OR;
    • Afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR;
    • Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours) OR;
    • Weekend afternoons: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m.

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Fitter

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We have an opportunity for you to join our production team as a Fitter at our Cambridge, Ontario facility. Each member of our team plays a critical role in BWXT Canada’s success and in ensuring we meet our customers’ quality, cost and delivery expectations. Our employees are considered the best in the industry, and we are proud of the high level of skills they demonstrate every day. Our Fitters perform all types of fitting operations on Company product, such as steam generating internals, pressure boundary shells, primary heads, tube sheets and Dry storage container components.

  • Set up jigs and holding devices as required; position, fit and assemble materials according to drawings, prints, jigs, and or layouts as required; cut and fit templates and gasket as necessary. Check for work accuracy and cleanliness as required.
  • Read and interpret Work Orders, Drawings, Shop Instruction Sheets (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS); plan and organize the fitting process; identify and verify work piece material.
  • Identify and verify work piece material; plan and organize fitting process.
  • Install robotic tube hole cleaning equipment and support robotic technical personnel as required.
  • Select, use, and operate measuring and checking equipment.
  • Select and use layout tools; establish layout lines from existing datum points; manufacture a template.
  • Identify, select, and set oxy-acetylene or natural gas pressure settings and cutting tips; pre-heat the work piece; use oxy-acetylene or natural gas, radiograph, plasma-arc, power cut-off saw, and carbon-arc to cut work piece.
  • Perform pressure testing procedures
  • Perform studding, arc air, non-pressure welding and component tacking while fitting.
  • Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
  • Set up and position pre-heating equipment.
  • Sling/transport, and or position material and equipment to and from work area manually by hooking for overhead crane or by using floor operated overhead crane or forklift; set up jigs and holding devices in work area as required. Perform simple uncomplicated lifts safely to maintain own production requirements.
  • Works in a safe manner. Demonstrates good workmanship and practices.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety.
  • Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
  • Previous fitting experience, ideally in a heavy manufacturing environment.
  • Successful completion of a welder program.
  • Intermediate understanding of blueprint reading.
  • Ability to read and understand/interpret drawings, specifications, operating procedures, work orders, etc.
  • Must be available to work any of the following shifts:
    • Days: 6:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Mon – Thurs) OR.
    • Afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR.
    • Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours) OR
    • Weekend afternoons: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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Inspector C

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We have an opportunity for you to join our production team as an Inspector Level C at our Cambridge, Ontario facility. Each member of our team plays a critical role in BWXT Canada’s success and in ensuring we meet our customers’ quality, cost and delivery expectations. Our employees are considered the best in the industry, and we are proud of the high level of skills they demonstrate every day. Inspector C’s will conduct non-destructive examinations.

  • Perform NDE in all areas of the Shop.
  • Read and interpret documentation, including drawings and operating procedures.
  • Create inspection reports, maintain and file documentation.
  • Demonstrate good workmanship and practices.
  • Communicate effectively with internal team members (i.e. peers, production leadership, project management, engineering) as well as customer representatives.
  • Work in a safe manner, complying with all health, safety and environmental guidelines/regulations.
  • Understand and adhere to quality requirements and productivity expectations.
  • Proven commitment to workplace safety.
  • Must possess MT Level 2 AND PT Level 2 PLUS 2 of the following:
    • CEDO
    • UT CGSB-1
    • RT CGSB-1
    • 2 years as a Fabrication/Machining inspector with BWXT
    • 5 years as Fabrication/Machine inspector with documented evidence from an external company or 5 years Fitting/Welding experience within BWXT
    • Certified Weld Inspector (AWS-CWI or CWB2)
  • Previous experience in a heavy manufacturing environment or in nuclear power-related industry.
  • Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
  • Proficiency with computer software.
  • Available to work all shifts:
    • Weekday days: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR
    • Weekday afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR
    • Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours) OR
    • Weekend afternoons: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours)
  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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Production Supervisor

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As the Shop Supervisor, you’ll lead and inspire the shop team to meet daily operational goals while upholding excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost control. This position reports to the Focus Shop Manager and has direct oversight of all shop personnel.

Safety Compliance

  • Hold safety meetings, perform monthly safety audits and issue work orders to maintenance for any malfunctioning or unsafe machinery.
  • Hold toolbox talks at the beginning of each shift to heighten awareness of safety during the work day.
  • Perform accident investigations with JHSC and EHS as required, ensure personal protective equipment is in place as well as train employees on the use of personal protective equipment.
  • Conduct safe observations through the Dupont Safety Observation Program.

Schedule Achievement 

  • Know and try to achieve on time delivery.
  • Work with Schedulers to achieve daily targets.
  • Order any special tools required and work with design/manufacturing engineers to design fixtures and to resolve any deficiencies with components.
  • Perform temporary transfers of employees.
  • Ensure schedules are communicated to shop personnel and best efforts are conveyed to achieve schedule commitments through ToolBox Talks, Pre-Job Briefings and individual interface(s).

Manage Shop Personnel 

  • Manage shop personnel according to collective agreement and maintain a professional relationship with employees.
  • Manage attendance, time, and vacation of shop personnel and able to perform manual computer inputting to verify employee statuses.
  • Provide coaching and issue discipline, as needed.

Cost Objectives 

  • Monitor production levels at the individual machines.
  • Ability to provide computer manual labour inputs with accuracy and recognition of balancing shop needs.
  • Develop and initiate cost improvement activities, regularly reviewing productivity reports and discussing the required expectations with employees.

Training 

  • Ensure all employees are trained in BWXT’s procedures and support quality objectives and safety objectives.
  • College Diploma (Technical, Welding Technician, Fitter, Fabricator, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 to 10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Experience with SAP is an asset.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete the security clearance process.  The security clearance process is conducted in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) and the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) and may take up to 12 months to complete. 

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Engineering Analyst

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As our Project Engineer, Life Cycle Engineering you will provide technical support for assigned projects within Life Cycle Engineering and Engineering Services. You will prepare calculations, assessments, reports, and other documentation to support nuclear equipment inspections and evaluations.

  • Perform varied engineering assignments as part of an engineering project.
  • Typically follow standard procedures or methods developed in previous assignments
  • Select engineering techniques to solve problems and make design recommendations in conjunction with senior engineer/supervisor
  • Analysis and design qualification of nuclear components using finite element analysis or classical closed-form solutions which would include:
    • Structural analysis
    • Transient thermal analysis
    • Heat-transfer analysis
    • CFD analysis
    • Response spectrum and time-history seismic analysis
    • Flow-induced vibration analysis
  • Provide input and support to Project Engineering including:
    • Input to set the design
    • Preparation of calculations and reports to qualify the final design
    • Evaluating non-conformances as required
    • Responsible to demonstrate acceptance to the criteria of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and the Customer’s specification.
  • Minimum bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or associated fields with strong background in solid mechanics and/or fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
  • Typically, 5+ years’ experience and knowledge of:
    • Finite element analysis.
    • Experience using general purpose FE codes such as ANSYS, ABAQUS and numerical packages such as MathCAD or Matlab.
    • Knowledge of nuclear plant functions and ASME BPV Code would be an asset.
    • Knowledge of CSA S16 or equivalent structural codes would be an asset.
  • Proven problem solving and organizational skills and ability to develop effective working relationships.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

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