Welder

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd.; Terrace; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG) is seeking a Welder II for our Terrace, BC office to join the gas utility construction and maintenance team.

You will weld pipelines, fabricate station piping, and carry out hydrostatic tests as part of our transmission and distribution operations. The role requires Grade 12 or equivalent, PNG tickets 1–4 (CSA Z662), and a valid Class 5 driver’s license, with proven pipefitting skills.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• PNG tickets 1–4 (CSA Z662).
• Read and interpret construction drawings, technical reports and operating manuals.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Crew Member engaged in construction, operations and maintenance of natural gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Weld in pipelines, fabricate station piping, meter sets and related components for the gas distribution and transmission system.
• Perform duties of a Utilityperson III.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of the maintenance and operation of all PE fusion equipment, welding tools and equipment.
• Maintain and operate small equipment used in the gas distribution and transmission operations.
• Keep abreast of new developments in construction and maintenance operations and have a good working knowledge of all Standard Practice Instruction and Operations and Maintenance Standard Procedures.
• Check leaks on the distribution and transmission system and carry out valve maintenance and respond to emergencies on the gas system.
• Use drilling, tapping and stop off equipment. Test and purge gas lines.
• Work safely on the job.
• Perform Hydrostatic pressure tests.

Skills

Basic pipefitting skills

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent education

PNG tickets 1–4 (CSA Z662)

Job description

Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG), a subsidiary of TriSummit Utilities Inc., owns and operates natural gas transmission and distribution systems in British Columbia’s lower Peace River, West Central, and North Coast regions. PNG’s western transmission line extends from the Enbridge gas transmission system north of Prince George along the Highway 16 and Highway 37 south corridors to Terrace and then onto the port communities of Kitimat and Prince Rupert, providing transportation and gas services to twelve communities and a number of industrial facilities. In the Province’s northeast, Pacific Northern Gas (N.E.) Ltd. provides gas transmission and distribution service in the Dawson Creek, Fort St. John and Tumbler Ridge areas.

Reporting to the Manager Construction & Maintenance, the Welder II is responsible for the installation and maintenance of customer gas utility services. This position is located at our Terrace, BC office.

This position is within the bargaining unit (IBEW213). Hourly wage: $52.31

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work as a Crew Member engaged in construction, operations and maintenance of natural gas transmission and distribution systems.
• Weld in pipelines, fabricate station piping, meter sets and related components for the gas distribution and transmission system.
• Perform duties of a Utilityperson III
• Maintain a good working knowledge of the maintenance and operation of all PE fusion equipment, welding tools and equipment.
• Maintain and operate small equipment used in the gas distribution and transmission operations.
• Keep abreast of new developments in construction and maintenance operations and have a good working knowledge of all Standard Practice Instruction and Operations and Maintenance Standard Procedures.
• Check leaks on the distribution and transmission system and carry out valve maintenance and respond to emergencies on the gas system.
• Use drilling, tapping and stop off equipment. Test and purge gas lines.
• Work safely on the job.
• Perform Hydrostatic pressure tests.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent education.
• PNG tickets 1, 2, 3 and 4 (CSA Standard Z662).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Basic pipefitter’s skills.
• Effective in both oral and written forms of communication.
• Demonstrated safe work habits and adherence to safety regulations and practices on a sustained basis.
• Ability to work long hours in adverse weather conditions.
• Shall be physically fit with good eyesight.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, technical reports and operating manuals.

Pacific Northern Gas is committed to recruiting an inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. Inclusion and diversity strengthen our ability to partner for progress by inviting different ideas and perspectives and promoting innovative thinking, creativity and open communications.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, but only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.