APPRENTICE & JM WELDERS

ECS is always seeking good people.

ECS is hiring Apprentice Welders

Welder – Shop & Field (Oil & Gas Drilling Industry)

ECSRIG is a longstanding Alberta-based provider of electrical, controls, automation, and fabrication services to the oil and gas drilling sector. We're looking for a skilled Welder to join our team, working both in our Nisku shop and on-site at customer/field locations supporting rig equipment fabrication and repair.

Responsibilities:
Perform welding and fabrication work on structural components, skids, and rig-related equipment in the shop
Travel to field/customer sites as needed to perform portable welding and repairs on drilling equipment
Read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
Fit up and weld steel structures and components to specification using MIG and Stick processes
Perform quality checks on welds to ensure they meet code and specification requirements
Operate related shop equipment (grinders, cutting tools, fabrication equipment) as needed
Maintain a clean, protected work environment in the shop and on job sites




Follow all site-specific safety requirements when working in the field

Requirements:
Journeyman or experienced welder (Red Seal certification an asset)
Proficient in MIG and Stick welding
Experience with structural/fabrication welding; oil and gas or drilling industry experience an asset
Comfortable and willing to travel to field/customer sites as required
Valid driver's license
Ability to read fabrication drawings and blueprints
Solid attention to detail and commitment to quality/safety
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:
Competitive wage, based on experience
Full-time, steady work with an established Alberta company (since 1978)
Variety of work — shop fabrication and field service in the drilling industry

Job Types: Casual, Permanent, Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Advantages:
Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:
French not required

Experience:
Welding: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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