Rig Welders – Shutdown & Turnaround

Position: Rig Welders – Shutdown & Turnaround Work
Location: Northeastern Alberta (Fort Chipewyan)

Description  Ledcor is looking for Journeyperson Rig Welders to join our team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities. If you thrive in fast-paced outage environments where every hour counts, this is your opportunity to be part of critical work that keeps plants running safely and efficiently. From isolations and tie-ins to complex maintenance scopes, you’ll play a key role in getting units back online - on schedule and without compromise.

This is not routine construction work. It’s high-intensity, short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus, precision, and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.
Essential Responsibilities   Supply and operate a fully equipped welding rig, ensuring all equipment is maintained, inspected, and job-ready
Complete weld repairs, modifications, replacements, and new installations on piping, vessels, and industrial equipment
Read and interpret blueprints, isometrics, P&IDs, welding procedures (WPS), and work packages to execute work safely and accurately
Support critical path activities while maintaining productivity in a fast-paced, schedule-driven shutdown environment
Work within strict permit, isolation, confined space, and LOTO requirements to ensure safe work execution
Perform fit-up verification, welding, gouging, grinding, and associated fabrication tasks as required
Maintain high-quality workmanship while working extended shifts and compressed outage schedules
Participate in FLHAs, toolbox meetings, safety programs, and site-specific orientation requirements
Collaborate effectively with supervision, inspectors, pipe fitters, and other trades to meet shutdown milestones
Ensure all welding activities meet applicable client, regulatory, and quality assurance standards
Qualifications   Registered Journeyperson Welder certification (Red Seal preferred)
Valid Class 5 driver's license with a reliable welding rig and required tooling
Proven experience as a Rig Welder in shutdowns, turnarounds, maintenance, or construction projects within oil & gas, petrochemical, mining, or heavy industrial environments
Current CWB, B-Pressure, or other applicable welding certifications considered a strong asset
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, weld procedures, and fabrication documents
Experience working on time-sensitive projects with changing priorities and tight deadlines
Strong understanding of industrial safety practices, permits, hazard assessments, and LOTO procedures
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, reliability, and procedural compliance
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a large multi-trade workforce
Working Conditions   Travel provided
Various shifts available
Work in all weather conditions
Weekly payment of wages
Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
Camp provided
Compensation & Schedule   Base Wage: $126.65/hour (per existing CLAC agreement and applicable trade verification)

Schedule:

24 days on / 4 days off or 6 days on / 1 day off
Camp accommodation provided
Flights from Edmonton or Calgary
CLAC Benefits & Pension
Additional Information  Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation. Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

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