Yard Outdoor Welder B Pressure - Fabrication Shop (Acheson, AB) - Nightshift
Company
Primoris Fabrication LP (Canada)
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Salary
$48.30–$59.56 an hour
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Indeed
Job Description
COMPANY PROFILE
Primoris Canada is a leading infrastructure contractor supporting major clients in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries. Our services include tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, piping and modular fabrication, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction, and pipeline integrity services.
SUMMARY
Primoris Canada is seeking Journeyperson B Pressure welders to support a multiple long term projects at our fabrication yard in Acheson, AB. The project offers up to two years of work, providing long‑term stability for qualified tradespeople. This position involves outdoor pipe fabrication yard environment, supporting large-diameter pipe spools from 24” to 42”and fabricated assemblies.
Anticipated Start Date: May
Location: Acheson, AB
Shift: Nightshift 4x10s (Mon-Thurs. 4:30pm to 3:00am) with potential for overtime
Inclusive Rate: $59.56/hr (Inclusive of employer contributions for vacation/statutory, health and welfare, RSP, RSP matching, education, training and $3.00/hr outdoor premium)
Hourly Rate: $48.30
JOB DUTIES
• Comply with Company OH&S safety requirements
• Read and interpret weld procedures (WPS) and isometric drawings
• Weld using SMAW, STT/FCAW process
• Inspect and verify weld quality to code and specifications
• Work safely around cranes, rigging, and mobile equipment
• Participate in toolbox meetings
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas
• Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Alberta registered Journeyperson (or equivalent)
• Experience with roll welding using solid wire/FCAW groove and fillet welds
• Valid CSTS-20
• WHMIS
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Team-oriented and self-motivated
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
BENEFITS
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and Dental
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• $1250 PAPR welding helmet reimbursement after 1000hrs
• Coveralls and winter jacket/bibs provided (conditions apply)
Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration.
Primoris Canada is a leading infrastructure contractor supporting major clients in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries. Our services include tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, piping and modular fabrication, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction, and pipeline integrity services.
SUMMARY
Primoris Canada is seeking Journeyperson B Pressure welders to support a multiple long term projects at our fabrication yard in Acheson, AB. The project offers up to two years of work, providing long‑term stability for qualified tradespeople. This position involves outdoor pipe fabrication yard environment, supporting large-diameter pipe spools from 24” to 42”and fabricated assemblies.
Anticipated Start Date: May
Location: Acheson, AB
Shift: Nightshift 4x10s (Mon-Thurs. 4:30pm to 3:00am) with potential for overtime
Inclusive Rate: $59.56/hr (Inclusive of employer contributions for vacation/statutory, health and welfare, RSP, RSP matching, education, training and $3.00/hr outdoor premium)
Hourly Rate: $48.30
JOB DUTIES
• Comply with Company OH&S safety requirements
• Read and interpret weld procedures (WPS) and isometric drawings
• Weld using SMAW, STT/FCAW process
• Inspect and verify weld quality to code and specifications
• Work safely around cranes, rigging, and mobile equipment
• Participate in toolbox meetings
• Maintain housekeeping in work areas
• Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
• Alberta registered Journeyperson (or equivalent)
• Experience with roll welding using solid wire/FCAW groove and fillet welds
• Valid CSTS-20
• WHMIS
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working outdoors
• Strong commitment to safety and quality
• Team-oriented and self-motivated
• Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
BENEFITS
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and Dental
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
• $1250 PAPR welding helmet reimbursement after 1000hrs
• Coveralls and winter jacket/bibs provided (conditions apply)
Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration.
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