Overview
The Company: Bothar Inc. (Bothar) specializes in trenchless tunneling technologies, balancing cost-effective drilling solutions with environmental protection. Bother is respected in the trenchless contracting industry by clients and employees alike, for our integrity, commitment to excellence, and customer orientated service.
Our great team of staff are the best in their field. They are committed to collaboration, quality, and safety. We invest in our people, and they deliver excellence! We believe in leading through innovation and providing superior value and service to our clients and partners by with safe, high quality, and environmentally conscious trenchless solutions.
The Position: As we are expanding our field of operations, we are in need of more specialized and experienced people to join our team. The Journeyman Welder is responsible for welding and fitting equipment used in Direct Pipe and Microtunneling. This position is a part of the fabrication team who are responsible for the safe, technical, and economical execution of the company’s projects in the field. Experience with Micro Tunneling, Horizontal Direction Drilling (HDD), Auger Boring, or Direct Pipe trenchless installations is an asset.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fitting and fabrication of unique structures
Fabrication, lay-out, grinding, and use of cutting torch
Welding and fitting to repair equipment and parts used in direct pipe installations, and microtunneling
Participate in tailgate meetings and safety inspections
Ensure applicable HSE standards set by the client and the company are followed and executed
Demonstrate leadership qualities and mentorship to apprentices
Key Technical Skills and Knowledge
Understand various welding practices and methods, and determine most suitable method for the task at hand (including air arcing, grinding, and cutting)
Previous experience with fabrication is a must
Ability to work independently
Fitting experience is a must
Ability to check for defects and shape component parts, using a cutting torch
Read and understand schematics, plans, and instructions, and engineered drawings to determine weld procedures
Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints
Use of logic and various methods to solve difficult problems with effective and creative solutions
Qualifications
Education – Journeyman Welder / Fitter
Experience – Minimum 5 years of experience in welding and fitting, with experience in a welding shop
Relevant work experience with Microtunnel Boring Machines and trenchless technology is an asset
Certification – CWB certification may be required for certain projects
Successful candidates will be required to have the following safety tickets, training is available;
WHIMIS, First Aid, CSTS or PCST, Confined Space Entry and Rescue, Fall Arrest / Fall Protection
Drug and Alcohol clearance
Full Covid Vaccination is required for any remote work sites, this position is located in Calgary on a primary basis.
Physical Demand
While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
Use of hands to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
Occasionally requirement to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Good hearing – able to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites
Working in all weather conditions, inside and outside
While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected will be contacted.
Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.