Description
Take your Skills to the Next Shutdown – Now Hiring
Ledcor is looking for an Ironworker Forepersons to join our team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities.
If you thrive in fast-paced outage environments where every hour counts, this is your prospect to be part of critical work that keeps plants running safely and efficiently.
This is not routine construction work. It’s high-intensity, short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus, precision, and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.
Essential Responsibilities:
Execute shutdown and turnaround rigging scopes
Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to Journeyperson and Apprentice Ironworkers
Forecast, coordinate, and oversee preventative maintenance requirements
Ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and work environment
Adapting to changing priorities in a time-sensitive environment
Daily paperwork and conduct daily toolbox talks
Maintain high productivity and quality during extended shifts and compressed timelines
Maintain and update maintenance schedules, tracking systems, and documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping and effective planning
Coordinate and communicates with the other Foreman and Supervision to ensure the correct sequencing of operations
Trains, supports, and offers guidance to new employees
Inspects work fronts regularly and ensures schedules are followed
Qualifications:
Registered Journeyperson Ironworker certification
3-5 years previous experience in a foreman role
Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or outage maintenance in oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
Experience working on time-sensitive, schedule-driven projects with shifting priorities
Ability to work 10-12+ hour shifts, overtime, and consecutive days during shutdowns
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance
Working Conditions:
Travel provided
Various shifts available
Work in all weather conditions
Weekly