Job Description

Subsidiary: N.P.A Ltd.

10130 - 21 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T6P 1W7 Telephone: (780) 467-7701

E Construction, a division of NPA Ltd. is one of Western Canada\'s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Summary

Are you a knowledgeable and experienced Welder? Are you someone that is wanting the ability to be at home at night? Or are you someone who would enjoy the travelling lifestyle? We have the job that suits both lifestyles!

We are currently recruiting for a Welder to join our shop team in Edmonton, AB. This person would lay out, position, fabricate, repair and secure mechanical parts to specifications. This position also requires some travel for repair work throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories using the company\'s welding/fabricating truck to repair equipment and reduce or eliminate equipment down time at our various Asphalt Plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to read and work from shop/production drawings, blueprints, and welding process specification.
• Ability to read and understand welding symbol to product a sound, clean and quality weld.
• Fit and prepare jigs for welding components.
• Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
• Operate metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
• Safely operate manual and/or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment.
• Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company\'s Code of Ethics.
• Must examine situations considering the principles of a Code of Ethics.
• Perform duties safely around mobile equipment and have a high sense of safety awareness while performing work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Certification

• Provincial Journeyperson OR Red Seal Journeyperson Welding Ticket an asset.
• 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Year Apprentice Welder required

Work Experience

• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in road construction an asset.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Welder an asset.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of welding techniques, ideally in a fabrication setting and/or on an asphalt plant site.
• Knowledge of road paving construction methods and road construction materials.
• Skilled use of hand tools

Soft Skills

• Time Management
• Mathematical reasoning
• Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
• Multi-task and set priorities effectively
• Excellent hand, eye and foot coordination
• Communication skills
• Confidence
• Creative and innovative thinking
• Accomplish goals in a team environment
• Attention to detail
• Excellent sense of balance
• Possess a positive "can do" attitude

Working Conditions

• Out of town travel throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories using company welding truck as required and may consist of remote locations, accommodations and Live Out Allowance may be applicable.
• We offer a condensed work week during the winter months (four-day schedule, 10 hours per day) with a busy summer schedule and overtime as required
• Use of personal protection equipment is required.
• Must comply with the company\'s drug and alcohol policy, including testing requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies.
• Must be able to work respecting safety policies and procedures.
• Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

What\'s In It For You?

We are pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive and competitive wage, accommodations and live out allowance as applicable, extended health benefits with STD and LTD, company matching RRSP plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button below!

E Construction is pleased to offer the successful candidate an attractive wage, comprehensive benefits, including a pension plan, educational assistance, excellent opportunities for professional growth, and more.

We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with E Construction, however only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.

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