Rig Welder

Who We Are

Kichton Construction LP (KCLP) is the Fort McMurray-based Heavy Civil and Industrial Construction entity within the Kichton Group of Companies, which has been operating since 1963. Kichton Construction LP commenced operations in 2019 as the industrial division of the Kichton Group, providing construction, maintenance, and heavy civil services to the Energy and Mining industries throughout Western Canada and North America.

Since inception, KCLP has experienced significant and sustainable growth, expanding from approximately 30 experienced team members in 2019 to more than 400 employees and a fleet of over 300 pieces of heavy equipment.

Kichton Construction LP is currently seeking three experienced Journeyperson Rig Welders to support heavy equipment maintenance and field operations across Alberta's Oil Sands. This is a field-based welding and fabrication position supporting large-scale mining and heavy civil operations. The successful subcontractors will be responsible for performing mobile welding, structural repairs, equipment modifications, fabrication, inspections, and maintenance welding on heavy mining and support equipment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of field welding experience
, preferably within a mining, Oil Sands, heavy civil, or heavy equipment maintenance environment. Candidates must operate their own fully equipped welding truck and maintain the tools, equipment, certifications, and insurance required to perform field welding services. The successful contractor will work closely with the Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisors, and field operations to safely and efficiently complete welding and fabrication requirements while minimizing equipment downtime.

• Alberta Oil Sands:
  Fort Hills, Syncrude, and Base Mine operations
• Schedule:
  
  14 days on / 7 days off
• Shift: 12 hours per day
• Shift rotation:
  Day and night shifts as required
• Typical hours: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. / 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Flights:
  Provided from Edmonton or Calgary
• Camp:
  Accommodations and meals provided
• Work environment:
  High-paced mining and heavy equipment maintenance environment
• Contract duration:
  Through April 2027
• Physical requirements:
  
  Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, standing, and manual handling; ability to safely lift and carry materials and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Welding truck:
  Contractor must provide their own fully equipped welding truck
• Tools:
  Contractor must provide all required welding, fabrication, and hand/power tools
• Insurance:
  Valid WCB account and minimum $5 million commercial general liability insurance required

• $110–$130 per hour, negotiable based on experience, qualifications, equipment, and demonstrated field capability.
• This is a subcontractor position. Contractors are responsible for maintaining all required business registrations, WCB coverage, insurance, equipment, tools, certifications, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

The Journeyperson Rig Welder will perform field welding, fabrication, equipment modification, inspection, and repair activities, including but not limited to:

• Perform field welding and fabrication repairs on heavy mining and construction equipment.
• Conduct visual inspections of welded components, structural members, attachments, and high-wear areas to identify cracking, fatigue, excessive wear, distortion, and other defects.
• Complete structural and non-structural repairs in accordance with approved repair procedures, engineering requirements, manufacturer specifications, and site standards.
• Perform welding repairs on haul truck frames and structural components, including preparation, gouging, repair welding, and finishing.
• Complete bucket inspections, repairs, rebuilds, and wear-component repairs as required.
• Repair and modify equipment attachments and structural components subjected to high-impact and high-wear operating conditions.
• Perform ice lugging and track-related welding repairs as required to maintain equipment operating condition.
• Complete repair and fabrication work involving carbon steel and other materials commonly used in heavy equipment applications.

• Install and weld equipment modifications and ancillary components, including:
• Slip tanks
• Warning beacons
• Flood lights
• Mounting brackets
• Guards and protective structures
• Toolboxes and equipment supports
• Miscellaneous site-required modifications
• Perform field fabrication and…