WELDER
Richmond - Fleet Maintenance Unit
Casual - Fixed Term
The OpportunityWe’relooking for a skilled Welder who is a collaborative team player and confident self-starter with strong technical and interpersonal abilities.
In this role, you will plan, supply,maintain, and perform welding and fabrication work in support of our vessels, terminals, buildings, facilities, and new construction projects. You prepare sketches, order materials,perform welding and fabrication set-up and preparation while coordinating work with other trades and contractors.
This is an opportunity to contribute to complex, safety-critical infrastructure in a dynamic marine environment.
The RoleReporting to the Trades Supervisor, you perform the following duties:
Planning work by making sketches, calculating measurements, ordering materials including steel, pipe,and fittings; estimating time, travel, and support staffrequiredto perform the job.
Performing welding set-up and preparation activities including organizing machines, rods, and applications, fabrication, cutting, equipmentset-upand tools; grinding and drilling; and coordinating workwith other trades and contractors.
Travelling to off-site locations and transporting and handling dangerous cargo including oxygen andacetylene to various locations within the system.
Providing a lead hand role for new employees,apprentices and helpers, including input intoperformance assessment.
Performingadditionalduties including completing paperwork; attending seminars; stocking the weldingtruck; ensuring there is a fire watch set-up and emergency equipment available;assisting other trades;cleaning the shop and ramps; and washing the vehicle.
You hold an ‘A’ Level Welding Certificate, as well as a minimum 3 years’ related experience, with at least 1 year welding fabrication experience, preferably in the marine industry.
All position CWB certification an asset.
A valid BC driver’s licence isrequiredas moderate travel throughout the fleet is required.
We sail to serve and connect the people and the coast of BC
At BC Ferries, our people are at the heart of delivering safe and reliable service along1,600 kmof coastline. Every day, we connect communities and move tens of thousands of passengers and vehicles across our 25 routes through the dedication,expertise and hard work of our teams. Guided by a shared commitment to safety, service,inclusion,and local commitment, we offer meaningful work, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a positive impact.
Whether you work onboard our vessels, in our terminals or behind the scenes,you'llplayan important rolein connecting people, supporting communities, and keeping coastal BC moving.
We support employment equity and diversity in theworkplaceand we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants;however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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