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Welder Apprentice - CNRL - Fort McMurray
AI Summary
Joins and severs metal components such as pipe, beams, vessels, and steel using various welding processes and fillers, reads blueprints, inspects welds for defects, and complies with safety and OH&S standards on industrial construction and maintenance sites.
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Job Overview:
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 Welder Apprentice is involved in the joining of pipe, steel, beams, vessels, and other metal components. This work may exist indoors or outdoors and may be physically demanding.
Anticipated Start Date: November 5, 2026
Location: CNRL Horizon Maintenance
Shift: 7/7
Travel: Flights provided from Edmonton and Calgary
Accommodation: Camp available
Hourly Rate: $35.55 - $45.71
**1st, 2nd, and 3rd year Apprentices
JOB DUTIES
- Comply with Company and Client Safety rules, as well as OH&S standards
- Read and interpret blue prints to determine requirements of the job
- Join or sever metals in beams, vessels, piping, and other metal components
- Utilize different processes and fillers depending on the Client requirements
- Clean and check weld for defects
- Attend required safety and tailgate/toolbox meetings
- May perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be an Alberta registered apprentice or hold an apprenticeship or journeyman certificate recognized by AIT
- CSO required
- Able to work well in a team environment
- Must be physically able to lift 50lbs and climb in/under units in the field
- Organized and self-motivated
Pre-employment alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment.
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