B Pressure Welder

B Pressure Welder


Company
United Association Local 488
Location
Edmonton, AB
Salary
$74.29–$77.54 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
B PRESSURE ALLOY WELDERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY!!

United Association Local 488, is seeking Journeyperson B Pressure welders for current and future Alloy Welding Positions in the Edmonton, Fort Saskatchewan, Red Deer and Fort McMurray areas.

All positions are by-hand with a rate of $63.48/hour which includes 10% holiday pay, with a total compensation package including pension and benefits of $74.29/hour.

- Double time for overtime after 10 hours in a day, double time for all hours on Saturday, Sunday, and statutory holidays.

· Alloy welders receive an additional $3.25/hour premium.

· Nightshift work premium is an additional $4.50/hour.

· Camp provided for turnaround work in Fort McMurray

· Live Out Allowance (LOA) provided for residents outside of local areas in Fort Saskatchewan, Red Deer and Edmonton regions.

All journeypersons must have Alberta certification (ABSA B Pressure) and/or Red Seal Trade certificate, Alberta B Pressure ticket or equivalent if from another province.

Safety training required (must be Energy Safety Canada certified) :

· Confined Space Entry

· Fall Protection

· Half Mask Fit Testing (respirator) – 3M 6000 series and North 7700 series

· CSO/BSO

· CSTS 2020

· Mobile Elevated Work Platform (required for most jobs)

Through our Collective Agreements, we offer industry leading wages, pension, benefits, working conditions as well as extra training and so much more!

Benefits: comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to:
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Vision care
• Extended healthcare benefits
• Industry Leading Pension

Schedule:
• 10 hour shifts
• 12 hour shifts
• Day shift
• Night shift ($4.50/hour uplift)
• 6&1, 12&2, 18&3 turnaround schedule

Experience:
• Pressure welding: ABSA B Pressure qualification

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fly-In/Fly-Out

Expected hours: 60 – 84 per week

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Pay: $74.29-$77.54 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 – 84.0 per week

Benefits:
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Work Location: In person

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