Certified Pipe Fusion Technician

**Who We Are**:
Kettle River Contracting is a Heavy Civil Construction Company providing specialized services to the resource development industry, including mining, oil and gas, infrastructure, forestry, renewable energy, and environmental remediation.

Our goal for every project is the same, to provide high quality services safely, on time, on budget and in a professional and ethical manner.

Below is a summary of capabilities/services Kettle River Contracting provides, but is not limited to:

- Aggregate Crushing and Pit Development
- Surface Water Management
- Earth Dams and Tailings Ponds
- Bridge Installation
- Road and Site Establishment and Maintenance
- Underground Utilities and Plastic Piping
- Piling
- Storm Ponds and Liners
- Dewatering
- Forestry, Land Clearing and Mulching
- Surveying
- Reclamation and Remediation Projects
- Winter Ice Road Construction

Kettle River Contracting has offices in Cranbrook, BC and Elkford, BC.

**What We Offer**:
Kettle River Contracting provides a safe and respectful work environment for persons to begin, grow or exceed their career paths in all aspects of Heavy Civil Construction.

Some of the benefits provided by Kettle River Contracting include, but are not limited to:

- Competitive Wages
- Opportunities for Advancement and Continued Growth
- Training
- Overtime
- Company Events
- Company Transportation (for qualified positions)
- Company Group Benefits (for qualified positions)
- Vehicle and Fuel Allowance (for qualified positions)
- Live Out Allowance (for qualified projects)
- Camp (for qualified projects)

**Fusion Tech**

Kettle River Contracting is currently recruiting a professional individual to join our team as a Fusion Technician / Pipe Fitter.

The Fusion Technician / Pipe Fitter will be responsible as part of the onsite construction team with Under Ground Utility Installation.

This position would be field based during the construction season.

The Fusion Technician / Pipe Fitter will report to the Construction Manager or Project Manager directly onsite within the assigned project.

The Fusion Technician / Pipe Fitter will oversee the daily activities within the project to ensure alignment with the safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements of the project.

**Job Duties**:

- Promote a Safe and Respectful Work Environment
- Promote and Enforce a Professional Site and Labour Force
- Read and Interpret Construction Drawings and Specifications
- Perform, Educate and Document Daily Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Perform, Educate and Document Daily Light Vehicle Inspections
- Perform Fusion of HDPE Pipe Utilizing Various Fusion Machines including Butt-Fusion and Electro Fusion Machines
- Utilize Data Loggers
- Perform Expertise in the Installation of Various Valves, Flanges, Fittings, Hydrants, Anodes, Gaskets and Bolt Ups
- Follow MMCD and Project Specific Specifications and Installation Requirements
- Perform Various Underground and Above Ground Utility Installations
- Perform Quantity Tracking
- Assist Survey with Weld Map Tracking
- Assist with Data Tracking for Progress Reporting and Scheduling Purposes
- Assist with Providing Information Require for RFIs, Change Orders and other Engineering Requirements
- Assist with Quality Control and ITP Management
- Effectively Seek Productive Methods of Completing Tasks
- Ensure the Quality of Work Meets Contractual Requirements
- Work Under Pressure and Tight Deadlines
- Actively Participate the in Daily Safety and Environmental Requirements of the Project
- Possess a Valid Driver’s License (class 5 or equivalent)
- Operate and Maintain in a Professional Manner, any Kettle River Contracting Provided Assets including Cell Phones, Computers, Survey Gear and Vehicles
- Adhere to all Kettle River Policies
- Train, Mentor and Lead other Employees

**Job Requirements**:

- Minimum of Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Minimum of 3 Years Experience in the Construction Industry in an Similar Role
- Strong Leadership, Communication, Interpersonal and Supervisory Skills
- Be Fit for Duty
- Able to Work in Various Environments and Weather Conditions
- Must be Safety Orientated, Self-Motivated and Work Well with Other Employees and Subcontractors
- Have Good Organizational Skills
- Self-Disciplined
- Pass Pre-Employment, Annually, and Post Incident Drug and Alcohol Testing
- Fusion Welding Ticket Certified
- Pipe Fitter Certified Red Seal or Apprentice (considered an asset)

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime

**Experience**:

- fusion tech: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- HDPE Pipe Fusion Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-05-26