Jobs.ca
Jobs.ca
Language
Powell Industries logo

Journeyman Welder - Switchgear (Nights)

Parkland County, Alberta, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive salary package
RRSP matching
Extensive benefits

About the role

Powell People Solving Tough Problems

As a top player in Switchgear and E-house Manufacturing, Field Servicing, a

career with us will challenge you to solve some very tough problems. You will be rewarded with growth, personal development & industry expertise.  At Powell, we appreciate our employees by providing a comprehensive salary package, RRSP matching, extensive benefits and job training all within a professional & friendly working environment.

Based out of the Electrical Division Edmonton (EDE) location, the Journeyman

Welder will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor of the Fabrication department. The Journeyman Welder will use a variety of welding processes and tools to produce precision parts and to construct Powell Canada products.

Essential Responsibilities

Fit-up Weldment per required mechanical engineered drawing and product

specifications.

Setup CC and CV welding machines to achieve desired quality results.

Work with small hand tools, clamps and grinders to fit-up and weld structural

and sheet metal products.

Perform light maintenance on welding equipment such as replacing contact tips

and nozzles, replacing liners and entire weld gun assemblies, replacing drive rolls on wire feeders and safely exchanging shielding gas bottles.

Instruct, mentor and monitor apprentices.

Perform advanced complex welds.

Operate plasma cutters and cut materials using power tools or by hand.

Operate automatic band saw and Mag drill.

Participate in Powell's ongoing Safety Training.

Assist Lead Persons with training and mentoring other employees.

Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.

Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identify any

potential risks to product quality.

Ensure work areas remain clean and well organized.

Other duties as required.

Job Requirements

Core Competencies

Comprehension and understanding of shop drawings.

Ability to read or learn to understand various welding symbols.

Changes priorities to meet changing demands; adjusts quickly to new

responsibilities and tasks.

Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper actions to resolve them.

Ability to read a tape measure (including conversions from fraction to decimal

and conversely from decimal to fraction and metric to imperial).

Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing

job tasks.

Adheres to Powell’s set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad

times.

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a “can-do” attitude by collaborating with

others to solve problems and drive results.

Approaches work consistently and utilizes methods to complete and monitor tasks

to meet deadlines.

Ability to adapt to new ideas, technology, processes and product changes.

Effectively diagnoses problems and influences proper action to resolve them.

Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their

activities.

Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to

ensure adherence to ISO requirements.

Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.

Qualifications

Valid Provincial or Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman’s Welder certification.

Overhead crane experience (10-80 ton).

Forklift operation experience (3000#-20000#).

Safety certifications are an asset for the position.

Work Authorization: This is a permanent position. Applicants must be legally

authorized to work in Canada at the time of hire. Immigration sponsorship is not typically available and will be considered only where supported by business needs and applicable legal requirements.

Who we are

Powell Canada Inc. is a subsidiary of Powell Industries, which is located in

Houston, Texas. Globally, we have over 70 years of experience. Powell Canada is a reputable electrical manufacturing, and electrical/instrumentation contracting company. We hold a strong industry presence with offices located in Acheson, Calgary, and Montreal.

Powell strives to create one unified company through training, communication and

leadership. We offer diversified services based on our customer’s needs, keeping us on the cutting edge of new products and services within our industry.

Your Partner in Safety

Successful candidates must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a

full-time basis for any employer, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Powell Canada, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

#LI-ML1

About Powell Industries

Manufacturing
1001-5000
Founded in 1947

Powell is hiring! - Powell is dedicated to improving people's lives by providing reliable power distribution systems in every market we serve. From industrial to renewables we play a part in providing communities across the globe access to electricity, Powell takes pride in listening to our customers, understanding their needs, and proposing innovative and cost-efficient solutions. As a global manufacturer, we utilize our Core Values: Customer First, Respect for our Employees, Continuous Improvement and "Can-Do" Attitude, to solve our customers' toughest problems.

At Powell, we believe in being a partner to our customers by providing innovative engineered electrical power solutions and services. Our offerings include: low & medium voltage electrical distribution packages, electrical and valve servicing, and a wide number of automation systems to increase the overall safety of your system.

Be sure to follow us for updates & to visit our website for more information: powellind.com

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

Similar Jobs