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    Welder 1 - Prince George, Canada - fortisBC

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    Description

    Branch: Gas
    Affiliation: IBEW
    Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
    Salary: $47.49 Hourly
    Workplace Flexibility: No
    Posting End Date: Open until filled

    As the province's largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.2 million customers.

    We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of with a diverse team of over 2,600 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

    Position Overview

    The Welder 1 (Crew Leader Arc) serves as FortisBC's representative at the job site; responsible for ensuring that all work is completed efficiently and effectively and that the quantity and quality of work conform with established guidelines and procedures and is in compliance with standards and safety requirements.
    Support safety programs and initiatives to strengthen our safety capacity by focusing on learning and improving; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless services.
    Under the general direction of a manager or supervisor, responsible for the effective scheduling, completion, and documentation of work of a crew engaged in the construction, maintenance, and operation of the gas transmission and distribution systems.
    Reviews, maintains, and accurately updates records in various formats and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies.
    Provides on-the-job knowledge transfer to new employees, instructs crew on proper work procedures; serves as technical support to other crew members. May be required to provide in-house evaluations of competencies for Distributions Assistants.
    Serves as the liaison between the assigned crew and supervisor.
    Other duties as required.

    Responsibilities

  • A Welder 1 shall perform all operations in the shop necessary to fabricate (using gas metal arc, manual arc or gas welding) pressure piping and vessel systems used on gas transmission and distribution networks and will include: Interpretation of engineering drawings, spool sheets, etc., laying out of the job, fit up and welding preparations of all components and the pressure testing of completed assemblies and sub-assemblies to determine weld and joint integrity; The fabrication of non-pressure components and installation of pressure controlling devices, their associated instrumentation and control lines in prefabricated regulator vaults or similar assemblies. In the field shall do pipe line welding including hot tap welds, fire welds and leak repair welds on lines operation up to and including transmission line pressures. Will be responsible for running a crew for the installation and maintenance of transmission and distribution mains and services, regulator and meter sets. Will be responsible for making as-built drawings and completing and routine reports called for in his day-to-day work.
  • May be required to operate high pressure tapping and stopping equipment, propane plants, and mainline compressors, and carry out routine operating and maintenance duties in gate stations.
  • Shall be responsible to the designated Manager or Supervisor for the operation of a town distribution system.
  • Shall direct and carry out appropriate actions during emergency incidents involving the escape of gas where potential hazard to persons or property exist.
  • This employee will act as a crew leader as required, as well as carry out welding functions with the crew.
  • Requirements

  • Required to hold a minimum B welding qualifications registered in his/her log book.
  • Registered with the Boiler and Pressure vessels Branch of BC.
  • Must have 5 years demonstrated experience in the gas industry.
  • Must be able to obtain Company oxy-acetylene welding ticket
  • Demonstrated leadership, organizational and administrative skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to direct the activities of other employees under direction.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, clearly and concisely.
  • Knowledge of the Company standards and policies directly affecting the assigned duties.
  • Demonstrated mechanical aptitude to perform the duties of this position correctly and safely.
  • Additional Information

  • Must be able to obtain PE Fusion Certificate
  • This role has standby requirements based on operational needs
  • The successful candidate must adhere to the residency requirements of this position.
  • This role has overtime requirements based on operational needs
  • Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

    To learn more about the recruitment process with FortisBC, please visit the page for additional information.


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