Rig Welders – Shutdown & Turnaround Work

721 Ledcor CMS Services Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 148,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp provided

Flights from Edmonton or Calgary

Extended health benefits

Pension (CLAC)

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking Journeyperson Rig Welders to support major shutdowns across Alberta's industrial sites. You will operate a fully equipped welding rig, perform repairs and new welds on piping and vessels, and read blueprints and WPS to execute work safely and efficiently.

Join a team that emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork in a high-intensity, short-duration environment with rotating shifts and camp accommodations.

Qualifications

• Registered Journeyperson Welder certification (Red Seal preferred).
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a reliable welding rig and tooling.
• Experience as a Rig Welder in shutdowns or turnarounds in heavy industries.

Responsibilities

• Supply and operate a welding rig and ensure equipment is ready.
• Complete weld repairs, modifications, and new installations on piping and vessels.
• Read blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs and welding procedures to execute work safely.
• Support critical-path activities in a fast-paced shutdown environment.
• Follow permits, isolation, confined space and LOTO requirements.
• Perform fit-up verification, welding, gouging, and fabrication tasks.
• Maintain high workmanship during extended shifts and tight schedules.
• Participate in safety programs and site orientations.
• Collaborate with supervision, inspectors and other trades to meet milestones.
• Ensure welding activities meet client, regulatory, and QA standards.

Skills

Welding rig operation

Blueprints interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

Red Seal Welder

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Take your Skills to the Next Shutdown – Now Hiring! Ledcor is looking for Journeyperson Rig Welders to join our team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities. If you thrive in fast-paced outage environments where every hour counts, this is your opportunity to be part of critical work that keeps plants running safely and efficiently. From isolations and tie-ins to complex maintenance scopes, you'll play a key role in getting units back online- on schedule and without compromise. This is not routine construction work. It's high-intensity, short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus, precision, and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Supply and operate a fully equipped welding rig, ensuring all equipment is maintained, inspected, and job-ready
• Complete weld repairs, modifications, replacements, and new installations on piping, vessels, and industrial equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, welding procedures (WPS), and work packages to execute work safely and accurately
• Support critical path activities while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced, schedule-driven shutdown environment
• Work within strict permit, isolation, confined space, and LOTO requirements to ensure safe work execution
• Perform fit-up verification, welding, gouging, grinding, and associated fabrication tasks as required
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while working extended shifts and compressed outage schedules
• Participate in FLHAs, toolbox meetings, safety programs, and site-specific orientation requirements
• Collaborate effectively with supervision, inspectors, pipefitters, and other trades to meet shutdown milestones
• Ensure all welding activities meet applicable client, regulatory, and quality assurance standards

Qualifications

• Registered Journeyperson Welder certification (Red Seal preferred)
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with a reliable welding rig and required tooling
• Proven experience as a Rig Welder in shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, or construction projects within oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, or heavy industrial environments
• Current CWB, B-Pressure, or other applicable welding certifications considered a strong asset
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, weld procedures, and fabrication documents
• Experience working on time-sensitive projects with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, permits, hazard assessments, and LOTO procedures
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and procedural compliance
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a large multi-trade workforce

Working Conditions

• Travel provided
• Various shifts available
• Work in all weather conditions
• Weekly payment of wages
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp provided

Compensation & Schedule

• Base Wage: $130.36/hour (per existing CLAC agreement and applicable trade verification)
• Schedule: 24 days on / 4 days off or 6 days on / 1 day off
• Camp accommodation provided
• Flights from Edmonton or Calgary
• CLAC Benefits & Pension

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil & gas, transportation, and mining.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.

But we believe that projects are about more concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients.

We believe in building trust in the places where we do business- whether that is by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.

Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package.

These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply. Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries. All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America. But we believe that projects are about more concrete and steel. They're about people and the power of partnerships. Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients. We believe in building trust in the places where we do business- whether that is by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.