Rope Access Apprentice and Journeyperson Welders (CWB and/or B Pressure)

Tacten is currently seeking Rope Access Journeyperson Welders (B-Pressure and/or CWB) and Apprentice Welders to join our team for ongoing work in the Fort McMurray area.

In this role, you will be responsible for performing welding activities in accordance with project specifications while ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and regulatory standards .

 If you are seeking a dynamic industrial environment with opportunities for individual growth and learning, this is for you.

Position Information: 

• Employment Type: Long-term maintenance work and temporary full-time project/shutdown work, with additional opportunities for ongoing and repeat mobilizations based on operational and client requirements. 
• Site: Syncrude
• IRATA Level 1 ticket required, or willingness to obtain
• Candidates must be local to Fort McMurray, AB or willing to relocate

Build more than a career in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, build a lifestyle.

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo offers trades professionals the opportunity to earn a strong living while enjoying a quality of life that’s hard to match anywhere else in Canada. With some of the country’s highest average household incomes, steady industrial growth, and long-term career opportunities across energy, construction, maintenance, infrastructure, and industrial services, skilled tradespeople can accelerate both their careers and earning potential.

Life here is about more than work. Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo combines big opportunity with a close-knit community feel. Residents enjoy access to world-class recreation facilities, extensive outdoor adventures, family-friendly neighborhoods, and year-round activities surrounded by Alberta’s stunning boreal landscape. Whether it’s hiking, fishing, golfing, snowmobiling, hockey, camping, or spending time with family at one of Canada’s largest recreation centers, there’s always something to do outside of work. 

For trades talent looking for stability, opportunity, community, and adventure, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo offers a place where hard work is rewarded, and where life outside of work truly matters!

• Perform and/or assist with welding activities using SMAW and GTAW processes in accordance with qualifications, approved welding procedures, and project requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, welding procedures, and specifications to complete assigned work.
• Prepare, fit, assemble, and weld materials and components while ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Set up, operate, and maintain welding equipment, ensuring tools and materials are in safe and proper working condition.
• Perform welding in various positions as required and assist with troubleshooting and correcting weld deficiencies.
• Support quality control processes, including visual inspections and NDE activities, to ensure completed work meets project specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, welds, and required documentation.
• Follow all company, client, and regulatory safety requirements, including the proper use of PPE and participation in safety initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with supervisors, journeypersons, apprentices, and other trades to safely and efficiently achieve project objectives.
• Participate in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance technical skills and support trade certification progression.

• Journeyperson Welding Certification required.
• Registered Welding Apprentices may be considered depending on experience, qualifications, and project requirements.
• ABSA B-Pressure Certification is considered a strong asset for candidates performing pressure welding activities.
• IRATA Rope Access Certification (any level) is required. Candidates without current certification must be willing and able to obtain certification prior to project mobilization.
• Additional industry-recognized safety certifications are considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, quality workmanship, and compliance with company and client procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, welding procedures, and project specifications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be physically capable of performing the duties of the position, including working at heights and in industrial environments.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel and work at various project locations as required.

Safety Certifications

• CSTS/OSSA or OSSA BSO or OSSA CSO required or CSTS-09

We appreciate your interest in a career at Tacten, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information. Agency services are not required at this time. 

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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