Journeyperson Welder; Ruth Lake

Position Scope

NACG is seeking Journeyperson Welders to join our remote mining site team in the Fort McMurray area.

This is your opportunity to join one of the safest and largest contracts in the region.

NACG offers a combined rate of up to $58.35/hour as well as room for growth!

Site: Ruth Lake Shop

Schedule: 14x14, day/night rotation

Overtime: Paid at time and a half after 8 hours per day or 44 hours in a week

Hourly Rate: Up to $58.35 per hour

Accommodations: Camp is not provided. $5/hr Living Out Allowance provided.

Transportation: Bussing from Fort McMurray to site

Incentives: Boot Allowance, Tool Allowance (must bring own tools)

Benefits are important and we offer lots!

• Up to a combined rate of pay of $58.35/hour
• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay allocated to each paycheck
• Earn up to 61 hours of overtime per 14-day rotation
• Night shift premium +$1.20 / hour
• Paid weekly
• Membership with one of the largest IUOE locals in North America
• Benefits and pension after 400 hours worked, including medical and dental benefits
• Transportation to and from site, save on gas expenses!
• PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots
• Room for growth and future advancements

We are proud to work with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 955. Successful candidates will become a part of that union.

• Complete repairs on mining equipment, including Haul Trucks, Excavators, Shovels, and Dozers (CAT/Hitachi/Komatsu)
• Develop a work scope
• Fabricate from blueprints
• Complete reports and fill out work orders when required
• Follow NACG codes of practice and safety procedures

• Red Seal/Alberta Journeyperson Welder with 1-2 years of heavy equipment repair experience (preferably large Trucks/Dozers/Shovels/Excavators)
• Experience with mobile equipment repairs, ice lugging, lancing, and gouging.
• Trained and experienced with Stick, MIG and large wire-feed welders, radiograph, Cooper-heat, Plasma cutter, Lance, overhead crane, etc…
• Ability to work outside if necessary
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Self‑motivated
• Willingness to learn
• Show leadership skills

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Provide a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract
• Valid CSO or BSO (Energy Safety Canada)
• Silica Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• OHS Alberta Legislation Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• H2S Awareness (Energy Safety Canada)
• Field Ergonomics (Energy Safety Canada)
• Be subject to Random Testing at:
  Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites
• Undergo and successfully pass the following pre‑employment testing:
  • Breath Alcohol Test
  • Urine Drug Test
  • Fitness‑to‑Work Health Assessment
  • Audiometric Testing
  • Vision Screening
  • Criminal Record Check

Once dispatched the following processes will occur:

• Will receive a call from NACG to set up all required pre‑employment testing
• An email will be sent with all required New Hire Paperwork to be filled out
• After all results and paperwork are received by NACG, candidates will be contacted by Site Admin to schedule orientation and confirm your start date and other site‑specific details.

Please note:

The onboarding process can take anywhere from 3-8 business days.

Shift, site, and start times are subject to change.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED VIA PHONE OR EMAIL.

North American Construction Group (NACG) has served as an industry leader in the heavy construction and mining industries for over 65 years. In that time, we’ve proven ourselves as a safe and reliable contractor who can complete projects of any size and scope. We’ve also taken a number of bold steps forward to broaden our footprint, expanding to mines outside our provincial borders, and providing third‑party maintenance services to clients and customers.

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