Welder Journeyperson (2800)

Bouchier; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental

Long-Term Disability

RRSP Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Development Opportunities

Safety Recognition

Recertification Support

Years of Service

Welcome Gift

Overtime Available

Accommodations Provided

Job summary

Bouchier seeks a Welder Journeyperson to join our Fort McKay operations. You will read weld blueprints, follow ABSA/CWB standards, and produce high-quality welds across various metals. The role uses SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW and related processes in a heavy industrial setting.

We offer a full-time schedule of 7 days on / 7 days off, with 12-hour days. Candidates should have a Red Seal or Alberta Journeyman, relevant oilfield experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Inter-provincial Red Seal or Alberta Journeyman Welder certification.
• B Pressure Welding Certification.
• ABSA Performance Qualification Card.
• 3 years experience in related field, oil and construction experience preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required.
• WHMIS.
• Must be fluent in English (read, speak, write).

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet CWB, ABSA standards and specifications.
• Ensure the finished weld is uniform and free of indications e.g.; grapes, crates, porosity, undercut and lack of fusion.
• Utilize welding techniques: SMAW, OAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, PAW, etc.
• Ability to weld stainless steel, iron and heavy metals; aluminum, nickel, titanium and other alloys; composites.

Job description

Company Description

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary

Position: Welder Journeyperson

Type: Full Time

Location: Fort McKay, Incubator Park

Schedule: 7 on / 7 off, 12 hour per day

Compensation Details

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits -eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching -eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided –Available dependent upon role/site

Primary Responsibilities

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes;
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet CWB, ABSA standards and specifications
• Ensure the finished weld is uniform and free of indications e.g.; grapes, crates, porosity, undercut and lack of fusion
• Utilize the following techniques: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), etc.
• Ability to weld stainless steel, iron and heavy metals; aluminum, nickel, titanium and other alloys; compositesOther related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Inter-provincial (Red Seal) or Alberta certified Journeyman Welder certificate
• B Pressure Welding Certification
• ABSA Performance Qualification Card
• 3 years experience in a related field, previous oil and construction experience preferred
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required
• WHMIS
• Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to make sound decisions
• Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• All applicants must have ability to Read, Speak and write fluently in English.

Application Deadline

Until a suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.