B-Pressure Vessel Welder (Day Shift)
Company
Startec
Location
Calgary, AB
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Startec
Job Description
ABOUT US:
Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries. POSITION OVERVIEW:
Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a B-Pressure Vessel Welder to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The B-Pressure Vessel Welder's main responsibilities will include welding metal pressure vessels based on drawings provided, using techniques that adhere to all specifications for vessels, piping, and welding assembly. Shift Details: 5:50 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Journeyman trades certificate (preferably welding or pipe fitting)
• 2+ years of experience in vessel welding is required
• B-Pressure Certificate
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Ability to pass a pre-employment functional, alcohol, and drug
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
VESSELS
• Must have experience with fabrication and welding of pressure vessels
• Read prints, layout, fit, and weld as required
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/GTAW weld processes
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Rigging along with the use of overhead and jib cranes
SAFETY
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Participate in safety and company programs
• Team player with positive engagement
• Participate in project reviews with engineering & drafting
We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.
We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Startec Compression & Process is dedicated to providing innovative solutions to meet your unique challenges and opportunities. We are an integrated project and engineering equipment fabricator specializing in the modularized design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment solutions. Most of our solutions are related to Energy Transition and carbon reduction industries. POSITION OVERVIEW:
Startec Compression & Process is currently recruiting a B-Pressure Vessel Welder to work at our Shepard Shop (9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB, T2C 4R6). The B-Pressure Vessel Welder's main responsibilities will include welding metal pressure vessels based on drawings provided, using techniques that adhere to all specifications for vessels, piping, and welding assembly. Shift Details: 5:50 a.m. - 4:20 p.m.QUALIFICATIONS:
• Journeyman trades certificate (preferably welding or pipe fitting)
• 2+ years of experience in vessel welding is required
• B-Pressure Certificate
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment is considered an asset
• Ability to pass a pre-employment functional, alcohol, and drug
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI):
VESSELS
• Must have experience with fabrication and welding of pressure vessels
• Read prints, layout, fit, and weld as required
• Experience with SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/GTAW weld processes
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment.
• Rigging along with the use of overhead and jib cranes
SAFETY
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Participate in safety and company programs
• Team player with positive engagement
• Participate in project reviews with engineering & drafting
We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.
We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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