Rig Welders – Shutdown & Turnaround Work

Ledcor • Fort McMurray, AB

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ledcor is looking for Journeyperson Rig Welders to join their team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities. This role is for individuals who thrive in fast-paced outage environments where every hour counts, playing a key role in getting units back online on schedule and without compromise. This is high-intensity, short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus, precision, and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.

Requirements

• Registered Journeyperson Welder certification (Red Seal preferred)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a reliable welding rig and required tooling
• Proven experience as a Rig Welder in shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, or construction projects within oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Current CWB, B-Pressure, or other applicable welding certifications considered a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, weld procedures, and fabrication documents
• Experience working on time-sensitive projects with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, permits, hazard assessments, and LOTO procedures
• Ability to work 10–12+ hour shifts, overtime, and consecutive days throughout the duration of a shutdown
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and procedural compliance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a large multi-trade workforce

Responsibilities

• Supply and operate a fully equipped welding rig, ensuring all equipment is maintained, inspected, and job-ready
• Complete weld repairs, modifications, replacements, and new installations on piping, vessels, and industrial equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, welding procedures (WPS), and work packages to execute work safely and accurately
• Support critical path activities while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced, schedule-driven shutdown environment
• Work within strict permit, isolation, confined space, and LOTO requirements to ensure safe work execution
• Perform fit-up verification, welding, gouging, grinding, and associated fabrication tasks as required
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while working extended shifts and compressed outage schedules
• Participate in FLHAs, toolbox meetings, safety programs, and site-specific orientation requirements
• Collaborate effectively with supervision, inspectors, pipefitters, and other trades to meet shutdown milestones
• Ensure all welding activities meet applicable client, regulatory, and quality assurance standards

Benefits

• Travel provided
• Various shifts available
• Work in all weather conditions
• Weekly payment of wages
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp provided
• Extended health and dental
• Vision care
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program
• Competitive retirement package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED