Welder Journeyperson (2800)

Bouchier • Fort McMurray, AB

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region. From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment. With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Requirements

• Inter-provincial (Red Seal) or Alberta certified Journeyman Welder certificate
• B Pressure Welding Certification
• ABSA Performance Qualification Card
• 3 years experience in a related field, previous oil and construction experience preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to make sound decisions
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• All applicants must have ability to Read, Speak and write fluently in English.

Nice To Haves

• previous oil and construction experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes;
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet CWB, ABSA standards and specifications
• Ensure the finished weld is uniform and free of indications e.g.; grapes, crates, porosity, undercut and lack of fusion
• Utilize the following techniques: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), etc.
• Ability to weld stainless steel, iron and heavy metals; aluminum, nickel, titanium and other alloys; composites
• Other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits - eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching - eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed