Welder Specialist

Department: Project Execution

Reporting to: Fabrication Supervisor / Site Supervisor

Job Purpose and Objectives

The Welder Specialist at Bothar is responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all equipment used by the company. During projects, this position is a part of the operations team who are responsible for the safe, technical, and economical execution of the company's projects in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Welding, fabricating, fit-up, layout.
• Being proficient in GMAW, FCAW, SMAW.
• Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Fabrication, air arcing, grinding, and use of cutting torch.
• Operate hand tools and power tools safely and with skill.
• Welding to repair equipment and parts used in direct pipe, micro-tunnelling, auger boring, and other Bothar related services.
• Participate in tailgate and operations meetings, as well as regular safety inspections, including FLHA's. Reviews of SOP's, JSA's, and Work Site Observations.
• Ensure applicable HSE standards set by the client and the company are followed and executed.
• Assist in the training of Apprentice Welders.
• Performs routine maintenance on welding equipment and maintains inventory on welding consumables being utilized and reporting to Fabrication Supervisor.
• Assist other team members in day-to-day shop or project activities.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate the following technical skills and knowledge.

• Understand various welding practices and methods, and determine most suitable method for the task at hand (including air arcing, grinding, and cutting)
• Previous experience with fabrication is a must
• Ability to check for defects and shape component parts, using a cutting torch
• Read and understand schematics, plans, and instructions to determine weld procedures
• Ability to visualize a layout by looking at plans and prints
• Use of logic and various methods to solve difficult problems with effective and creative solutions
• Basic computer skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Site Docs experience is an asset

Key Competencies

The following soft skills are required for successful job performance in this position and will be assessed to help determine suitability and to measure performance.

• Adaptability: Adapts well to changes in assignments and priorities; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; approaches change positively and adjusts behaviors accordingly. Able to learn and properly apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
• Attitude & Emotional Intelligence: Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude, seeks to understand and problem solve, rather than point fingers. Maintains effective performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization. Ability to perceive, interpret, and understand the emotions of others. Particularly in leadership roles, must display empathy and able to control their own emotions.
• Communication & Collaboration: Effectively communicates, engaging listeners to ensure understanding and retention, while inviting feedback. Keeps others appropriately informed. Demonstrates strong written, oral, and listening skills. Builds constructive working relationships with clients, departments, and employees to achieve mutual goals. Acts professionally and supportively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Makes decisions and solves problems of varying complexity, ambiguity, and risk. Analyzes components and recognizes interrelationships. Makes well-informed decisions based on data from various sources, considering facts, constraints, and consequences.
• Self Management/Initiative: Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves goals beyond job requirements; being proactive; taking prompt action to accomplish objectives. Manages own responses to feelings and actions. Uses introspection and self-evaluation to improve their own performance.
• Innovation: Creates and introduces new ideas, methodologies, or processes/procedures that drive the business forward. Facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace; encourages others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Integrity: Behaves in an ethical and fair way consistent with professional standards and rules of conduct. Demonstrates selflessness of action by doing the right thing regardless of personal and professional consequences. Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner without regard to pressure from other authorities. Takes responsibility and ownership for decisions, actions and results. Accountable for both how and what is accomplished.
• Safety Awareness Works in a safe manner and promotes safe working conditions. Is aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one's own safety or the safety of others.
• Teamwork Participates as an active and contributing member of a team to achieve team goals. Works cooperatively with other team members, involves others, shares information as appropriate, and shares credit for team accomplishments. Able to develop strong cooperative relationships with department heads.
• Regulatory/Compliance: Awareness and knowledge of the regulations and laws that impact our business. Maintains compliance around these regulations & laws, and seeks guidance when unclear. This includes areas related to health & safety, environmental, employment law, client requirements, finance, engineering standards etc. Knowing your rights as a worker.

Physical Demand

• While performing the duties of this job, requirements include prolonged standing, walking and/or sitting.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Computer / control station work is required which will involve visual focus on screens and documents.
• Manual dexterity required to handle/feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Required to climb stairs and/or ladders, balance, stoop or kneel and/or walk on uneven ground.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to hear equipment alarms, voices, radio transmissions, and other noises consistent with construction sites.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions, inside and outside.
• Capability to work in confined spaces is required.
• Working day and night shifts including holidays.
• Pass pre-employment physical.

Qualifications

• Education – Welder Red Seal Journeyman certification
• Experience – Minimum 4 years of experience in Welding works
• Relevant work experience with Mircrotunnel Boring Machines and trenchless technology is an asset
• Pressure pipe welding experience is an asset
• Certification - CWB certification would be an asset

Other Relevant Information

• This position is assigned to the Yard, and to field locations during operations. Hours of work may vary, including night shifts based on project schedules.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol clearance is required.
• Must be fluent in English (written and spoken).