IRATA Certified Journeyperson CWB Welder - Sparwood, BC - LOA Provided

Tacten is recruiting for IRATA Certified Journeyperson CWB Welders to support operations in Sparwood, BC!

The ideal candidate is safety-driven, detail-oriented, and thrives in fast-paced conditions, delivering high-quality welds while contributing to a strong team culture and operational excellence.

Position Details

• Location: Sparwood, BC
• Start Date/Duration: April 20, 2026 - June 26, 2026
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime; Day and Night shifts (12-hour shifts)
• Hourly Rate: $47.50 - $59.50, depending on certifications and experience 
• Travel & Accommodations: Flights and LOA provided

Welding Operations & Fabrication

• Perform welding tasks using SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, and FCAW processes.

• Weld components in flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions based on project requirements.

• Prepare materials for welding by cleaning, cutting, and fitting components.

• Set up and calibrate welding equipment, ensuring proper operation and readiness.

Technical Interpretation & Quality Control

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols.

• Perform welds in accordance with approved welding procedures and specifications.

• Inspect completed welds to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Conduct required non-destructive testing (NDT), including visual inspection, dye penetrant, and magnetic particle testing.

• Adjust welding techniques as needed to correct defects and maintain weld integrity.

Safety, Compliance & Standards

• Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Adhere to CWB standards, company policies, and applicable industry regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Position Requirements

• Journeyman Welder Certification required

• CWB-SMAW All positions Certification required
• IRATA Level 1 required 

Safety Certifications

• CSE/M (Confined Space and Monitor and Entry) required
• ESC Fall Protection an asset

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe!

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry’s largest clients in the world’s harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world’s largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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