Welder Journeyperson (2800)

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 Drivers License
• CSO (Common Safety Orientation)
  
• 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 Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until a suitable candidate is found. Typically our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via:

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Required Experience:

Senior IC