Carpenter Journeyperson

BRAYA Renewable Fuels; Come By Chance, Newfoundland; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company shuttle from Refinery to St.? 

TELUS Health virtual healthcare

Employee appreciation events

Job summary

BRAYA Renewable Fuels is seeking Carpenters to support a refitted Newfoundland refinery. You will interpret blueprints, follow permits and safety standards, and assist with formwork and rigging as part of a safety-driven team.

Apprentices welcome; Journeyperson or Red Seal preferred. Expect physical work, high safety standards, and collaboration in a cutting-edge, low-emission facility.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for material use and tasks.
• Must understand construction terminology and work permits.
• Basic rigging knowledge and safety compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret blueprints, drawings and specs to plan materials and tasks.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and site housekeeping.
• Follow safety assessments and participate in JSA processes.
• Assist in health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
• Return tools and materials to their place after shifts.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Safety awareness

Construction terminology

Rigging basics

Education

Journeyperson or Red Seal certificate

Apprentices welcome

Tools

Confined Space

Fall Arrest

Powerline Hazard

WHMIS

Job description

We’ve proudly remained a vital employer in Newfoundland and Labrador for the past 30 years. Diversity and inclusion are essential to our business. One of our key strengths as a Company is the diverse range of people we employ, reflecting the range of countries, cultures, and contexts that represent the global nature of our business.

Our refinery is a newly repurposed plant in Come by Chance, Newfoundland. The refinery’s strategic location enables us to source low-carbon intensity feedstocks from anywhere in the world while delivering sustainable fuels to low-carbon markets.

We are one of the world’s most significant renewable fuel production facilities, poised to meet the growing global demand for renewable fuels.

Join our highly skilled team and become leaders in a world-class production facility.

Are you ready to take your industrial skills to the next level? We are looking for motivated Carpenters to join our team and play a key role in keeping our refinery operations safe, efficient, and reliable. This is your chance to make an impact, work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative, safety-focused environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Interpreting blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the types of materials and equipment to use and plan the required tasks
• Knowledge of construction terminology.
• Read and understand the work permits.
• Basic rigging knowledge
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment and maintains housekeeping of job site.
• Returns all tools and materials used by the crew to the proper place at the end of shift.
• Must fully participate in the safety assessment of the job and completion of JSA’s.
• Fully participate in health, safety, quality and environmental processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Capable of constructing and installing formwork and temporary structures in accordance with blueprints and refinery safety standards
• Candidate must have Journeyperson or, Red Seal certificate, apprentices are welcome to apply
• Valid Confined Space, Fall Arrest, Powerline Hazard and WHMIS certificates will be considered as an added advantage
• Ability to adhere to company safety policies and procedures
• Working at heights and confined spaces
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Regular lifting/moving up to 25 lbs; occasional lifting/moving >50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, stretching, twisting, standing, walking, and climbing.
• Use of hand tools requiring precision and balance; work on ladders/scaffolding.
• Exposure to loud noises and potential environmental hazards.
• TELUS Health virtual healthcare services.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Complimentary company shuttle from Refinery to St. John’s and back daily (Employee is responsible for transportation if the bus is not operating)

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Opportunities to grow your skill.
• Collaborative team culture focused on safety and professional development.
• Hands-on experience with advanced industrial technologies.
• Meaningful work where your contributions directly impact operations and safety.

BRAYA is committed to Employment Equity. Accommodations during the recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.