Ironworker

Primoris Services; Alberta; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure contractor in Alberta seeks an Ironworker to install and erect steel structures, often at heights. Candidates must be Alberta registered apprentices or ticketed journeymen and have rigging experience. Responsibilities include fabricating steel and directing crane operations. The role requires physical strength and teamwork in a demanding environment. Comprehensive benefits and training opportunities are provided, including a local premium for work in Fort McMurray.

Benefits

Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Health and Welfare benefits

Pension

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Must have previous rigging experience.
• Must be physically able to lift 50lbs.
• Must hold valid Class 5 Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural steel and ornamental work.
• Position steel units and align holes.
• Direct crane operators with hand signals.
• Operate grinders safely.
• Utilize proper rigging techniques.

Skills

Working at heights

Rigging experience

Teamwork

Safe operation of grinders

Basic steel fabrication

Education

Registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman certificate

CSTS-09, CSO, or BSO

OSSA AWP Ticket

Tools

Torque wrenches

Hoisting techniques

Job description

Overview

Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.

SUMMARY

The Ironworker is involved in the installation and erection of steel, often completed at heights. This work may exist indoors or outdoors and may include physically demanding tasks that often require climbing and lifting.

Location: Syncride

Anticipated Start Date: March 2026

Shift: TBD

Travel: Flights provided to site from Edmonton or Calgary

Accommodation: Limited Camp available

Additional: $50.00/day LOCAL premium to Fort McMurray

Responsibilities

• Fabricates structural steel, ornamental work and pre-cast structures on a variety of projects
• Studies blueprints, drawing and specifications to determine the lay out of work
• Position steel units, align holes and insert temporary bolts while checking alignments and joining steel parts using simple torque and hand wrenches
• Attach cables from a crane and direct crane operators with hand signals and or radio
• Unload and stack steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed
• Know, understand, and operate grinders safely in accordance with safe work practices and procedures
• Ability to recognize spool hoisting point and utilize proper rigging techniques and signals while working in a fast-paced environment
• May perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman (or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT)
• Comfortable working at heights
• Previous rigging experience is required
• CSTS-09, CSO, or BSO
• OSSA AWP Ticket
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Must be physically able to lift 50lbs
• Able to work well in a team environment

Benefits

• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Pension
• Health and Welfare
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Plan
  • Prescription Coverage
  • Optical/Vision Insurance
  • Massage Therapy
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will remain retained for future consideration.