Licensed Welder
Company
Clean Harbors Corporate - CAN
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
7 days ago
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Job Description
Our Clean Harbors Edmonton, Canada location is currently looking for a Journeyman Welder to join the team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the application of trade skills to a wide variety of welding, fitting and custom fabrication.
Must be a Journeyman and able to weld aluminum and mechanically inclined.
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and We Live It 3-6-5
• Competitive wages with the opportunity for overtime
Repair & Maintenance Welding work focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment, structures, and fixtures by applying heat to bond/fuse metal surfaces or parts together including:
• Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment
• Maintaining and repairing manufacturing production equipment, structures, pipe systems, and ductwork
• Inspecting existing weldments to identify areas of weakness
• May also use welding equipment to perform metal cutting/trimming work or fabricate simple fixtures Level: A Senior Para-Professional (S3) requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include:
• Works under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Provides assistance and training to lower level employees.
• Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Typical Title: Welder, Repair & Maintenance Welder
Under general supervision, uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). Works from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Must maintain welding specifications. Sets up and operates all welding equipment. Typically requires a high school education or equivalent or technical training and one to four years of experience.
Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond. Job Duties: Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches. Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals. Plans work by interpreting blueprints. Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Experience and Education: Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Typically requires a high school diploma and 4 to 6 years of experience. Reports to: Typically reports to a department head or manager. Competencies: Technical expertise. Planning skills. Detail oriented. Manual dexterity. Leadership skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Repair & Maintenance Welding work focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment, structures, and fixtures by applying heat to bond/fuse metal surfaces or parts together including:
• Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment
• Maintaining and repairing manufacturing production equipment, structures, pipe systems, and ductwork • Inspecting existing weldments to identify areas of weakness
• May also use welding equipment to perform metal cutting/trimming work or fabricate simple fixtures Level: A Senior Para-Professional (S3) requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include:
• Works under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Provides assistance and training to lower level employees. • Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Typical Title: Welder, Repair & Maintenance Welder
QUALIFICATIONS
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Job Identification: 159736
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-04-22
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Function: Plant & Facilities
Locations: 2130 121 Avenue NE
Must be a Journeyman and able to weld aluminum and mechanically inclined.
• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and We Live It 3-6-5
• Competitive wages with the opportunity for overtime
Repair & Maintenance Welding work focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment, structures, and fixtures by applying heat to bond/fuse metal surfaces or parts together including:
• Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment
• Maintaining and repairing manufacturing production equipment, structures, pipe systems, and ductwork
• Inspecting existing weldments to identify areas of weakness
• May also use welding equipment to perform metal cutting/trimming work or fabricate simple fixtures Level: A Senior Para-Professional (S3) requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include:
• Works under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Provides assistance and training to lower level employees.
• Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Typical Title: Welder, Repair & Maintenance Welder
Under general supervision, uses hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to weld together metal components (flat, horizontal, or vertical plates and pipes). Works from sketches, prints, operation sheets, preliminary drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Must maintain welding specifications. Sets up and operates all welding equipment. Typically requires a high school education or equivalent or technical training and one to four years of experience.
Joins metal parts to form a permanent bond. Job Duties: Welds metal components and parts using specialized equipment such as gas welders and gas torches. Uses electrical currents to create heat and bond metals. Plans work by interpreting blueprints. Observes tests on welded surfaces to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications. Experience and Education: Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Typically requires a high school diploma and 4 to 6 years of experience. Reports to: Typically reports to a department head or manager. Competencies: Technical expertise. Planning skills. Detail oriented. Manual dexterity. Leadership skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
Repair & Maintenance Welding work focuses on repairing and maintaining equipment, structures, and fixtures by applying heat to bond/fuse metal surfaces or parts together including:
• Using hand welding and flame cutting equipment such as arc welders, gas welders, and gas torches to assemble metal components into parts for equipment
• Maintaining and repairing manufacturing production equipment, structures, pipe systems, and ductwork • Inspecting existing weldments to identify areas of weakness
• May also use welding equipment to perform metal cutting/trimming work or fabricate simple fixtures Level: A Senior Para-Professional (S3) requires broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Responsibilities typically include:
• Works under limited supervision for routine situations.
• Provides assistance and training to lower level employees. • Problems typically are not routine and require analysis to understand. Typical Title: Welder, Repair & Maintenance Welder
QUALIFICATIONS
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• CH
Job Identification: 159736
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-04-22
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Function: Plant & Facilities
Locations: 2130 121 Avenue NE
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