Welder Apprentice - CNRL - Fort McMurray

Primoris Services Corporation; Calgary; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Primoris Canada is seeking a Welder Apprentice for CNRL Horizon Maintenance. The role involves joining pipe, steel, beams and vessels, indoors or outdoors, with safety as a priority. Anticipated start is November 5, 2026, on a 7/7 shift.

Flights from Edmonton and Calgary are provided and a camp is available for accommodation. The hourly rate range is $35.55 to $45.71. Ideal candidates are Alberta registered apprentices or holders of a recognized apprenticeship/journeyman certificate, CSO

Qualifications

• Alberta registered apprentice or equivalent per AIT
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret requirements
• Commitment to OH&S rules and safety standards
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and climbing in/out of equipment
• Strong teamwork and self-motivation

Responsibilities

• Comply with safety rules and OH&S standards
• Read and interpret blueprints to determine requirements
• Join or sever metals in beams, vessels, piping and other components
• Use appropriate processes and fillers per client requirements
• Inspect welds for defects
• Attend safety tailgate/toolbox meetings
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Read and interpret blueprints

Join or sever metals in beams, vessels

OH&S safety compliance

Teamwork

Organized and self-motivated

Physical capability to lift 50lbs and/

Education

Alberta registered apprentice

Apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT

CSO certification

Job description

Job Overview:

COMPANY PROFILE

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 Welder Apprentice is involved in the joining of pipe, steel, beams, vessels, and other metal components. This work may exist indoors or outdoors and may be physically demanding.

Anticipated Start Date: November 5, 2026

Location: CNRL Horizon Maintenance

Shift: 7/7

Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton and Calgary

Accommodation: Camp available

Hourly Rate: $35.55 - $45.71

**1st, 2nd, and 3rd year Apprentices

JOB DUTIES

• Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards
• Read and interpret blue prints to determine requirements of the job
• Join or sever metals in beams, vessels, piping, and other metal components
• Utilize different processes and fillers depending on the Client requirements
• Clean and check weld for defects
• Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings
• May perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT
• CSO required
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Must be physically able to lift 50lbs and climb in/under units in the field
• Organized and self-motivated

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