Welder - Journeyman

The Crossing Group•Kamloops, BC

127d•CA$40 - CA$50•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tunneling Company offers a range of fit-to-purpose tunneling solutions, including: Guided Boring, Down-the-Hole Hammer, Auger Boring, Pipe Ramming and more. They manage the entire process from pre-planning and design through to construction. They are currently seeking skilled and driven Welders to join the team. This position will be responsible for determining what welding equipment and methods are to be used based on requirements; set-up components to specifications, prepare and align parts for welding, join components, repair holes and cut through materials using specialized welding equipment, repair machinery, inspect surfaces and structures and maintain equipment. This position will report to the field supervisor that is assigned and/or to Operations and is primarily based out of Kamloops, BC with travel opportunities around the AB & BC area.

Requirements

2+ years welding experience
2+ years experience with Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
CWB Certified
Journeyman Red Seal Ticket
Valid Class 5 Driver Licence with a clean drivers abstract & reliable transportation
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to employment
Successfully complete a 50lbs, Level II Health Assessment
Required to successfully pass a welding competency test prior to employment

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform Submerged Arc Welding (SAW), experience with other welding methods would be beneficial: Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) & Flux-Cored Arc (FCAW)
Safety tickets including but not limited to Standard First Aid CPR-C & AED, Rigging Training, WHMIS 2015
Customer focused with a team player attitude
Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail, mechanically inclined and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Responsibilities

Fitting and welding large casing pipe (12” - 126” in diameter)
Fitting and welding various steel components required for trenchless casing installations
Operate pipe beveling equipment
Perform oxyfuel cutting when required
Perform repairs to welding equipment such as welding machines, torches, bevelers, etc.
Use hand tools, small power tools and portable equipment as required
Welding, cutting, and grinding tasks as required
Responsible for loading and unloading equipment on/off delivery and transportation vehicles, which may involve rigging and hoisting.
Provide manual labour and ground support for moving equipment and materials on the worksite
Position and set-up drilling equipment
Maintain worksite & equipment, ensure material organization and cleanliness
Participate in safety meetings, completing FLHA’s and Hazard ID’s
Perform other duties as required