Overview
Primoris Canada is an infrastructure contractor serving major firms in the oil, gas, power, petrochemical, and heavy oil industries and include services covering tailings and hydro-transport pipeline construction and maintenance, storage tank construction and maintenance, industrial facilities multi-discipline construction and maintenance, piping fabrication, and pipeline integrity services.
SUMMARY
The Welder is involved in the joining of tank walls, pipe, steel, beams, vessels, and other metal components. This work exists primarily outdoors in the erection of a tank facility and is physically demanding, including comfort with working at heights.
Location: Kitimat, BC – LNG
Start Date: ASAP
Shift: 14/7 shift rotation; 10 hours per day; Overtime paid after 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours per week.
Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton, Calgary, or Vancouver
Camp: Camp provided for non-locals
Welder JM Rate: $39.91*
Welder Apprentice Year 3 Rate: $35.92
- Additional premiums may be applicable for those with valid tanks experience (as per management discretion)
**Successful completion of a pre-access drug & alcohol test and proof of full vaccination are required for site access
Duties:
Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards
Read and interpret blue prints to determine requirements of the job
Knowledge of welding vertical seams on a tank
Comfortable working of heights up to 85 ft.
Knowledge of welding with Sub-Arc procedure considered an asset
Understands how to read drawings, fit nozzles and piping, and structural
Clean and check weld for defects
Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings
May perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or ticketed journeyman (or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT)
Alberta B-Pressure Certificate and current PQR’s may be required for Journeymen
Current CWB All-position certification may be required
CSTS-09 and/or CSO
Able to work well in a team environment
Must be physically able to lift 50lbs and climb in/under units in the field
Organized and self-motivated