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Working Foreman (EOI)

Fort McMurray, AB
CA$57/hourly
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Health and Welfare (life, dental, prescription, vision)
Retirement Savings Plan
Pension

About the role

COMPANY PROFILE

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 Working Foreman is ultimately responsible for providing direction to a crew of related trades personnel as outlined by the General Foreman. The crew of trades personnel perform work in an operation or on a project in the areas of production piping and mechanical labor (fitters, welders & mechanical), direct materials, consumables (after receipt by the Company), the production facilities, and equipment. The Foreman will also support the General Foreman and assist in directing and coordinating the cutting, fitting, welding and testing of all piping & mechanical systems and equipment contracts onsite in order to achieve the production related targets, schedules and quality objectives, as well as contributing to the achievement of strategic operations objectives as outlined in the project schedules.

**Anticipated Start Date:**March, 2026

**Location:**Syncrude - Fort McMurray, AB

**Shift:**TBD

Accommodation**:**Limited Camp available

Additional:$50.00/day LOCAL premium to Fort McMurray

**Travel:**Flights provided from Edmonton, AB or Calgary, AB

Hourly Rate:$56.90 (Exclusive of employer contributions for vacation/statutory, health and welfare, RSP, pension, and education and training)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Safety

-Responsible for the direct oversight on all safety related matters for his or her crew.

  • To be a spokesperson for the work crew on all safety related matters.
  • To actively participate in the investigation of all safety incident investigations.
  • Reporting and investigating all safety incidents, near misses, and accidents.
  • Ensuring that all work is carried out in a safe manner.

Schedule Conformance

  • To provide crew direction on the planning and coordination of the application of labor (quantity and skill level) to achieve production and contractual schedule targets as outlined by project management.
  • Participating in the provision of weekly status updates of work order progress.
  • Participating in build strategy development, production planning, and scheduling meetings.
  • To remove scheduling barriers where possible to crew progress.

######Cost Control

  • ######Directing the welders, mechanics, facilities, and equipment utilization to achieve production and contract targets.
  • ######Participation in continuous improvement discussions.
  • ######Cost effective use of direct materials and consumables.

######Quality

  • Ensuring that the trades personnel under their direction have the skill level, training, experience, and knowledge to perform the task in accordance with the contractual specifications and Company quality standards.
  • Ensuring that the most up to date information is available and used by the trades personnel according to client specifications.
  • Ensuring that production tooling, equipment, and facilities used are calibrated (where required) and properly used, such that conformance with contractual and company standards is achieved.
  • Implementation of corrective action on a timely basis.
  • Deploying adequate resources to meet the quality schedule, and cost requirements of the job.

Position Requirements

Education:

  • Completed a technology or a formal journeyman program in recognized trades discipline.

Experience:

  • Experience with formal quality systems, such as ISO 9000 or ASME.
  • 5+ years of demonstrated knowledge in their specific trades
  • Project and/or maintenance experience to include pipe fabrication in fitting, welding, and handling of large complex assemblies (up to 20 tons), rigging, burning, NDT, and safety awareness.
  • Experience with labor cost control (budgets, reporting, progress evaluation, and schedules).
  • Experience with provincial occupational health and safety regulations and application.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proven ability to understand the Engineering, Procurement, Construction and commissioning phases
  • Sound knowledge of construction and project standards.
  • Excellent communications skills (written and oral) are essential
  • May perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be an Alberta ticketed journeyman (or hold a journeyman certificate recognized by AIT)
  • CSTS-09 and/or CSO
  • Must be physically able to lift 50lbs
  • Able to work well in a team environment
  • Organized and self-motivated

BENEFITS

  • Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement Program
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Pension
  • Health and Welfare
    • Life Insurance
    • Dental Plan
    • Prescription Coverage
    • Optical/Vision Insurance
    • Massage Therapy
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Employee and Family Assistance Program

Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.

Primoris embraces the belief that our employees are our greatest asset and most valuable resource. We realize that a successful company depends on skilled, happy workers. Because of this belief, we put forth every effort to make Primoris the employer of choice for our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry; and company-paid career training contributes to employees’ professional development and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates chosen for further review will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential and will be retained for future consideration.

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About Primoris Services Corporation

Construction
5001-10,000

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) is a premier specialty contractor providing critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. Built on a foundation of trust, we deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance services that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities.