Whaler Industrial Contracting, part of the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, provides tailored industrial construction and management services, specializing in general and mechanical projects for the oil and gas industry in Western Canada. Whaler Industrial Contracting operates as a general and prime contractor specializing in mechanical and structural construction. Our focus is on small to large-scale capital projects, shutdowns, emergencies, and preventative maintenance for clients in the oil and gas, energy, and heavy industrial sectors.

We are looking to hire individuals who will contribute to our team of dedicated personnel by bringing their experience and willingness to learn to every project. We are currently looking for Journeypeople Rig Welders to join our team!

Job Specifics

Location: Enmax Calgary Energy Centre, 114417 68th Street NE Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM Project Duration: October 10, 2024 - October 26, 2024

Roles and Responsibilities 

Read and interpret blueprints or welding process specifications Operate 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), plasma arc welding (PAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW) Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment Operate brazing and soldering equipment Repair worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers Operate previously set up welding machines such as spot, butt and seam resistance or gas and arc welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts Operate previously set up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal parts or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal articles with solder Assist with the maintenance and repair of welding, brazing and soldering equipment May adjust welding heads and tooling according to work specifications Mentor and train apprentices Must follow all company policies and procedures including Trotter & Morton’s Health and Safety program Understand and follow company Quality Control Program  Performs other duties as required

Required Skills

Must possess a valid Alberta Journeyperson Certificate with Interprovincial Red Seal in Welding is preferred Valid Drivers License Must have Construction Safety Training System (CSTS), Confined Space, WHIMIS Strong work ethic and positive team attitude Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy Good verbal and written communication skills Results oriented and a team player 

Required Experience

Experience with SMAW/FCAW/MCAW/GMAW welding is essential, other welding experience is an asset Minimum 3 years’ experience in a heavy structural steel welding and fabrication environment

We firmly believe our employees are our best assets and we are committed to providing ongoing training and support to allow them to reach their full potential. Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an industry-leader in safety, and we strive for an incident-free workplace in all aspects of our operations. If you have a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, apply today and build a rewarding career as a member of our high-performing team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Trotter & Morton Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring talented, qualified professionals without regard to race, age, gender, or any other protected ground and to providing an environment without discrimination.

Every effort is made to provide fair and equal employment and development opportunities and to ensure that our policies regarding hiring, compensation, promotions, and transfers are based solely on skills and capabilities, job requirements, job performance, and other job-related criteria.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, we will only contact candidates selected for an interview.