Sheet Metal Journeyperson (3080)

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:        Sheet Metal Journeyperson

Type:              Project (Approximately 3 months) 

Location:        CNUL Albian Site

Schedule:       7 on / 7 off rotation (Averaging Agreement)

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

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Night shift premium where applicable

Other Incentives:

Progression and development opportunities

Company support for recertification of required tickets

Safety Recognition

Years of Service Recognition – Annual

Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Overtime available but not guaranteed

Accommodations provided:

Hotel style

Tim Hortons available

Recreational facilities: gym facilities, pool tables, golf simulators, baseball diamonds, fitness classes, etc.

 Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub

Role Summary:

Bouchier is looking for a Sheet Metal Journeyperson who is ambitious, hardworking and eager to learn new skills while supporting the organization. Sheet metal workers are responsible for installing and fabricating metal fittings used in a variety of applications. They have daily duties such as fastening metal seams, welding, bolting, creating supportive frameworks, taking measurements, and maneuvering material around. They install HVAC ducts, repair metal roofing, gutters, and siding. They strive to provide the best client experience in all activities and tasks they undertake.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lay out, measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on sheet metal according to drawings or templates

Use hand and power shears and snips, and light metal-working equipment to cut, drill, punch, bend, and shape sheet metal

Fasten components together with bolts, screws, rivets, adhesives, or solder, or by welding

Install and repair sheet metal products and ensure installations conform to specifications and building codes

Do metal cladding of insulated piping and equipment on industrial sites

Manufacture and install flashing, coping for roofing applications

Supply, install, service and repair of air handling equipment, furnaces, fans and air terminal devices

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.

Work may involve any of the following:

Setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal

Shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer

Operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces

Install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes

Calculating air volumes and capacities to determine proper air flow

Provide training, mentorship and support for Apprentices as required

Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience:

Alberta-certified Sheet Metal Journeyperson certificate is required.

3-5 years’ relevant experience in Sheet Metal is required.

Previous experience in oil industry preferred is considered an asset.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with clean 5-year driver’s abstract is required.

CSO (Common Safety Orientation) certificate is required

WHMIS 2015

Good eyesight and manual dexterity

Must be able to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to visualize a finished product from a drawing

Excellent math skills

Knowledge of building codes

Ability to stand for long periods, do some heavy lifting and carrying, and work in high, awkward and noisy places

Ability to work well with co-workers and deal with clients

Ability to get along well with others on a work team

All applicants must have the ability to speak, read 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 suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers 

Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.