Rig Welder

Surespan Group; British Columbia; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surespan Group, a leading general contractor, seeks a Rig Welder for remote work across British Columbia. This role involves significant contributions to bridge construction and welding activities, with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will have CWB certification and relevant experience, working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in the welding industry preferred.
• Must provide valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Must provide a clean Drug and Alcohol test prior to coming to site.

Responsibilities

• Involved in the fabrication and bridge building process.
• Setup and operate Oxy/Acetylene for cutting.
• Physically fit for light to medium lifting.

Skills

FCAW Self Shielded & Sub Arc Welding

Crane rigging

Good verbal and written English communication skills

Education

CWB Certification

Tools

Oxy/Acetylene cutting tools

Job description

Surespan is a Canada-wide general contractor working on heavy civil construction projects with a focus on bridge construction and remote access. Focusing on ingenuity and value-engineering, Surespan highly prizes everyone’s contribution to making Surespan a best-in-class employer and industry service provider.

As a Rig Welder, you will be heavily involved in the fabrication and bridge building process, while expected to work safely and efficiently. You will be the very foundation that the production process relies on, developing new skills and good habits along the way.

Position Requirements:

• Experience with FCAW Self Shielded & Sub Arc Welding is mandatory.
• Must hold active CWB Certification
• Minimum 2 years experience in the welding industry is preferred.
• Can have own rig truck and tools (you would be a subcontractor) OR we can provide (you would be an employee).
• If you are a subcontractor, must be insured have GST# and WCB.
• Must provide a clean Drug and Alcohol test prior to coming to site.
• Setup and operate Oxy/Acetylene for cutting.
  
• Basic Crane rigging for lifting and hoisting bridges and bridge components
• Physically fit for light to medium liftings.
• Good Verbal and Written English communication skills.
• Must be able to work alone with minimal supervision as well as in a group setting.

Location of Employment:

This posting is Remote across BC. LOA is provided. Typical working rotation is 21 days on, 7 days off. Applicants must hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and be legally permitted to work in Canada.