Journeyman Welder

Force Inspection Services; Nisku; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Career growth

Strong safety culture

Job summary

Force Tubular Solutions, a leading oilfield asset and tubular management company, is seeking a Journeyman Welder to fit, weld, repair, and finish equipment used in drill pipe and tubular inspection operations. You will work in a shop, read work orders, set up materials, and ensure workmanship and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a Journeyman Welder ticket with 3–5 years in welding or fabrication, a valid driver's license, and ability to travel for occasional assignments.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Welder ticket required; Red Seal or applicable trade certification is an asset.
• 3–5 years of welding, fitting, fabrication, or equipment repair experience, preferably in shop/oilfield/tubular/industrial settings.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel to other facilities for occasional assignments or support.
• Mechanically inclined with trouble-shooting skills; safe tool handling and accurate fitting.

Responsibilities

• Fit, tack, weld, and finish assigned jobs safely per work orders and specs.
• Check materials, consumables, fit-up, and tolerances against requirements.
• Assemble welded components from parts or raw materials.
• Repair and maintain company equipment used in drill pipe and inspection operations.
• Comply with Health & Safety programs and regulations.

Skills

Journeyman Welder ticket

Welding experience

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Shop safety

Education

Red Seal (asset)

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring tools

Grinders

Job description

Bold, energy, action, power, speed, driven, determined.

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Description

Force Tubular Solutions a leading oilfield asset and tubular management and services company to the upstream oil and gas industry. Its core business revolves around drill pipe, drill tools, sucker rods, casing and production tubing, coating services, and tubular products for production and completion. Force's services include in-plant and mobile inspection, repair, machining, and manufacturing.

The Journeyman Welder is responsible for fitting, welding, repairing, and finishing company equipment and customer work used in drill pipe and tubular inspection operations. This role works in a shop environment, reads job requirements, sets up materials, completes quality welds, and helps keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for field use. The position requires a strong focus on safe work, good workmanship, and practical problem solving on the tools.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Fit, tack, weld, and finish assigned jobs accurately and safely, following work orders, drawings, measurements, and customer requirements.
• Check material, parts, consumables, fit-up, and tolerances before welding to make sure the finished work meets job requirements and customer specifications.
• Build welded assemblies from supplied parts, cut material, or raw components as required for the job.
• Repair, modify, and maintain company-designed equipment used in drill pipe, tubular, and inspection operations.
• Complies with Force Inspection's Health & Safety program and Occupational Health & Safety Regulations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Journeyman Welder ticket required; Red Seal or applicable trade certification is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience welding, fitting, fabrication, or equipment repair experience, preferably in a shop, oilfield, tubular, or industrial setting.
• Valid Driver's Licence & clean drivers abstract.
• Must be willing to travel to other facilities as needed, for occasional assignments or support.
• Mechanically inclined, with the ability to troubleshoot fit-up issues, equipment repairs, and day-to-day shop problems.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, grinders, cutting tools, measuring tolls and welding equipment safely and correctly.
• Good hand/eye coordination and attention to detail when fitting, measuring, welding, grinding, and finishing work.
• Dependable and able to work safely with minimal supervision while keeping jobs moving and communicating issues when they come up.
• Able to communicate clearly with supervisors, inspectors, and shop or field crews about job status, repair needs, measurements, and safety concerns.

Special Conditions:

• Must be able to work in a shop environment around welding, grinding, fabrication work, and moving equipment.
• Overtime, shift changes, or occasional call-ins may be required based on workload and customer deadlines.
• Must wear required PPE and follow safe work practices at all times.

The Great Things We Offer

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits include health, dental, life insurance, vision, disability and more.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Health Spending Account.
• Matched RRSP Program.
• Career growth & mentoring opportunities to take your career to the next level.
• Strong safety culture.

Only persons who are legally allowed to work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, do not apply as we will not consider your job application. All qualified applicants are considered and will not be discriminated against based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classifications. If you are an applicant requiring specific accommodation due to a disability or medical need during the recruitment process, please include this information in the body of your emailed application.