Welder Journeyperson (2800)

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:        Welder Journeyperson

Type:             Full Time

Location:       Fort McKay, Incubator Park

Schedule:      7 on / 7 off, 12 hour per day

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 - eligible after 3 months of continuous service

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program

Other Incentives:

Progression and development opportunities

Safety Recognition

Company support for recertification of required tickets

Years of Service Recognition – Annual

Bouchier welcome gift and company swag

Overtime available but not guaranteed

Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site

Primary Responsibilities

Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes;

Examine welds and ensure that they meet CWB, ABSA standards and specifications

Ensure the finished weld is uniform and free of indications e.g.; grapes, crates, porosity, undercut and lack of fusion

Utilize the following techniques: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), Plasma Arc Welding (PAW), etc.

Ability to weld stainless steel, iron and heavy metals; aluminum, nickel, titanium and other alloys; composites Other related duties as assigned 

Education & Experience

Inter-provincial (Red Seal) or Alberta certified Journeyman Welder certificate

B Pressure Welding Certification

ABSA Performance Qualification Card

3 years experience in a related field, previous oil and construction experience preferred

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

CSO (Common Safety Orientation)

Must be a self-starter with demonstrated ability to make sound decisions

Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

Demonstrated problem solving, troubleshooting and analytical skills

Good written and oral communication skills.

All applicants must have ability to Read, Speak 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 a 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.