Pipe Welder Foreman - Woodfibre

Location: 

Squamish, BC, CA

Requisition ID: 186271 

Position Summary

Kiewit is hiring experienced TIG & RMD/FCAW B-Pressure Hand Welder Foremans for the Woodfibre project located in Squamish, BC.  

Hiring: Up to 20 positions

Terms of employment: Full-time; project-based  

Work location: Squamish, BC 

Language of work: English 

Job Duties

Duties include: 

  • Completing carbon steel & stainless steel (304L) closure welds for module interconnects
  • Working in tight spaces/at heights
  • Completing carbon steel and stainless steel (304L) welds for new construction piping systems 

Requirements

  • Valid Journeyperson Red Seal Welding ticket or an equivalent certification with the ability and willingness to apply for a recognized credential through a provincial trades qualifier program. 
  • Valid BC Class A Pressure Welder certification  
    • If you hold an equivalent certification/experience, you must be willing and able to obtain BC registration
  • 5+ years’ experience with TIG (GTAW) welding stainless steel and carbon
  • 5+ years’ experience with stick (SMAW) hand welding
  • RMD experience is an asset
  • Must pass weld tests per company standards – Stainless TIG, Carbon TIG, Carbon Stick, RMD/FCAW   
  • Must have experience performing welding work in outdoor environments, varying weather conditions, and restricted spaces    

Shift Information

14 x 7 days, 10-hour shifts; overtime as per collective agreement 

Benefits Information

  • Accommodation provided (Floatel)
  • Base Wage: $54.00 for B-Pressure Tig Welders
  • Additional site premiums available upon: 
    • Successful completion of 30 DI using RMD
    • Completion of 50 DI with no repair
  • Union Benefits – 6% vacation pay, 4.4% statutory holiday pay, health and welfare benefits (disability insurance, dental insurance, extended medical coverage, RSP contributions, matching pension contributions
  • Upon an offer, all candidates must be able to pass a SureHire Drug, Alcohol, & 50lb Fitness-to-work test
  • Due to the volume of applicants, only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted
  • All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority 

Project Information

Located in Squamish, BC, Woodfibre LNG will be the world’s first net-zero LNG export facility, setting up a new global standard for sustainability in the energy industry.  For further information, contact tradesjobs@kiewit.com  

Kiewit Construction ULC 10333 Southport Road SW, Calgary, Alberta T2W 3X6  

Text to Apply Canada – (587)209-5552 

We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination, and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate.


 

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