Rig Welders – Shutdown & Turnaround Work
Job Location:
Fort McMurray - Canada
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Job Summary
Ledcor is looking for Apprentice and Journeyperson Pipefitters to join our team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Albertas 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 youll play a key role in getting units back onlineon schedule and without compromise.
This is not routine construction work. Its high-intensity short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus precision and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.
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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 drivers 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
Ability to work 1012 hour shifts overtime and consecutive days throughout the duration of a shutdown
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
Additional Information
Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas transportation and mining. Were experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining earthworks foundations highways bridges roads waterways and resources airports rapid transit underground utilities pipelines independent power projects and site reclamation.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. 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 are 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 Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.
About Company
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies, serving the building, heavy industrial, civil and infrastructure, mining, pipeline, power and communications sectors. Ledcor also owns operations in aviation, marine transportation service ... View more
