Rig Welder / Shop Fabricator – Subcontractor
Red Deer, AB
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EnReach Hot Tap Services Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in hot tapping, line stopping, engineered pipeline fittings, and specialty pipeline services for the Western Canadian oil and gas industry.
We are looking for an experienced Rig Welder / Shop Fabricator to join our team on a subcontract basis. This is a shop-based position focused on fabricating custom pressure-containing equipment, split tees, hot tap fittings, line stop fittings, and specialty tooling.
The successful candidate is someone who takes pride in producing exceptional work, has strong fabrication skills, and understands that quality and attention to detail are critical.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
- Has their own welding rig and equipment in excellent working condition.
- Has strong fabrication and fit-up skills.
- Can read and interpret fabrication drawings.
- Produces clean, high-quality welds and takes pride in their workmanship.
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Is dependable, punctual, and safety focused.
- Can work independently and as part of a team.
- Takes ownership of their work and is committed to getting the job done right the first time.
What You'll Do:
- Fabricate split tees, hot tap fittings, line stop fittings, and other custom pressure-containing equipment.
- Perform fit-up, welding, grinding, and finishing of fabricated components.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication packages.
- Follow EnReach welding procedures and quality requirements.
- Assist with pressure testing, equipment assembly, and other shop activities as required.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Qualifications:
- Journeyman or B-Pressure Welder preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of fabrication experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
- Experience with pressure piping, pressure vessels, or custom equipment fabrication is considered an asset.
- Strong blueprint reading and fit-up skills.
- Valid driver's licence.
What We Offer:
- Competitive subcontract welding rates.
- Opportunity to work on challenging custom fabrication projects.
- Build industry-leading hot tapping and line stopping equipment.
- Flexible subcontract opportunities based on workload.
- Work alongside experienced engineers, fabricators, and technicians.
- Immediate start available.
If you're a welder who takes pride in quality over quantity and enjoys building custom equipment—not just burning rod—we'd like to hear from you.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $105.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Are you based in or around the Red Deer area and generally available for local shop work? We're looking for someone who isn't regularly away on long out-of-town projects so we can call on you as work becomes available.
- Current F4 without Backing Ticket (for 7018 roots on groove welds)?
- Demonstrable experience welding welds with 7018 roots?
Work Location: In person
