B-Welder / Spool Fitter (Journeyman)

Propak Systems Ltd., an established leader in engineering, fabrication and construction of gas compression, processing and Heavy Oil facilities, is currently seeking B-Pressure Welders / Spool Fitters to join our fabrication shops in Airdrie, AB. We offer day, evening and weekend day shifts with excellent premiums for evening and weekend day shifts. Propak also offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a company matched group RRSP. If you are a looking to grow with a company who values work-life balance this may be the position for you. Key Responsibilities * Carries out pressurized mild and/or stainless steel welding requirements of jobs, observing specific guidelines and procedures for welding * Reads and interprets blueprints or welding process specifications * Operates manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and submerged arc welding (SAW) * Operates manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment * Removes metal and/or prepares materials for welding by gouging and grinding * Ensures all welding equipment is clean and functional * Assists with the maintenance and repair of welding equipment Qualifications * Hold a valid Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency or * A Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate or Welder Trade Certificate along with a valid Pressure Welder Certificate where the test is identical to the Alberta initial test and conducted by the jurisdictional inspector, and a valid Performance Qualification issued by the jurisdiction * 2+ years of directly related work experience * GTAW / FCAW experience required * Spool fitting experience is an asset * STT/RMD/ Metal core experience is an asset **As a condition of employment, employees are required upon hire to sign a Drug-Free Workplace Agreement, a Conflict of Interest Agreement and Confidentiality and Invention Agreement Propak Systems Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No Phone Calls Please

The welder will perform pressurized welding on mild and stainless steel while interpreting blueprints and operating various welding equipment. They are also responsible for maintaining equipment and preparing materials through grinding and gouging.

Candidates must hold a valid Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate or an Interprovincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate. A minimum of 2 years of directly related work experience is required.

• Competitive compensation • Group RRSP • Shift premiums

• Problem solvingPreferred
• materialsPreferred
• ProcessPreferred
• Occupational safetyPreferred
• maintenancePreferred

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• Pressure welding
• Spool fitting
• Blueprint reading
• GTAW
• GMAW
• FCAW
• SMAW
• SAW
• Flame-cutting
• Metal preparation
• Equipment maintenance
• Stainless Steel Welding
• Welding Equipment
• Welding
• Confidentiality
• Fabrication
• Flux-Cored Arc Welding
• Flame Cutting
• Grinding
• Oil and Gas
• Gas Metal Arc Welding
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding
• Sawing
• Submerged Arc Welding

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Energy
• Pipe Welder Journeyman
• Welder / Solderer
• Welders and Flame Cutters
• Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week