Welders Helper Drayton Valley

Newforce Energy; Drayton Valley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Dental & vision insurance

LOA / Subsistence

Career development into Lead Hand &amp

Job summary

Newforce Energy Services Ltd. is seeking a Welder's Helper to support field and shop operations while learning essential skills to progress toward a Welder role. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, safe work habits, and assisting with pipeline and facility construction.

You will assist with measuring, cutting, and preparing pipe sections, handling materials, and using basic tools under supervision. The position offers overtime and opportunities for career progression in an outdoor Alberta

Qualifications

• 1–3 years relevant oilfield/construction experience.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean abstract.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working outdoors.
• Safety tickets or willingness to obtain: CSO, First Aid, H2S Alive.

Responsibilities

• Assist Welders with measuring, cutting, and preparing pipe sections for welding.
• Load, unload, and move materials to designated work areas.
• Use basic hand tools and power tools under supervision.
• Clean and prepare piping components, fittings, and materials.
• Support layout activities by organizing tools, parts, and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Learn to read simple drawings and material markings.
• Assist with storage and disposal of gases under pressure.
• Participate in pre-task preparation and daily job planning.
• Support tool inventories and report damaged tools.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years

Valid Class 5 driver's licence

Ability to follow verbal and written

Physically capable (lift 50+ lbs)

Outdoor work tolerance

Tools

CSO

First Aid

H2S Alive

Job description

Newforce Energy Services Ltd. is a diversified oilfield services company specializing in pipeline, facility, electrical, and instrumentation construction. We are seeking an experienced Welder's Helper to support field and shop operations while learning foundational skills required to progress toward a skilled Welder role.

About this opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer:

• Competitive wages
• Dental, vision, disability, extended health, and life insurance
• LOA/Subsistence where applicable
• Opportunities for career development into Lead Hand and Journeyman roles

Role Summary

Welder's Helper supports welders and crew leadership by performing general labour, material handling, tool operation, and basic welding tasks under direct supervision. This role focuses on hands-on learning, safe work habits, and assisting with all aspects of pipeline and facility construction.

Industry‑standard responsibilities for a Welder's Helper include handling tools and materials and performing basic assembly or preparation work.
Welder’s Helper also assists with cutting, measuring, heating, cleaning, and preparing metal components while working under supervision to gain technical experience.

Qualification & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with a clean abstract
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Physically capable of lifting 50+ lbs and working long shifts outdoors
• Safety tickets (or willingness to obtain upon hire):
  • CSO
  • First Aid
  • H2S Alive

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Welders with measuring, cutting, and preparing pipe sections for welding
• Load, unload, and move materials to designated work areas
• Use basic hand tools (hammer), power tools (grinders, saws) under supervision
• Clean and prepare piping components, fittings, and materials
• Support layout activities by organizing tools, parts, and equipment
• Keep work areas clean, stocked, and free of hazards
• Learn to read simple drawings, tags, and material markings under guidance
• Use of gases under pressure regarding proper storage, transportation, use, and disposal.
• Participate in pre-task preparation and understanding daily job plans
• Support the crew in maintaining tool inventories and reporting damaged tools

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
• 10-hour average shifts with overtime as required
• Work at heights, in trenches, and in physically demanding environments
• Lifting, carrying, kneeling, bending, climbing, and repetitive motions
• Exposure to heavy machinery, noise, and industrial hazards

Job Type: Full-time under Alberta Construction labour laws

• Salary: Based on experience
• Benefits: Medical, Dental and life insurance benefits after 3 months
• Supplemental pay types: LOA if required