Journeyperson Welder – B-Pressure

3 days ago

Lacombe County, Canada Tacten Industrial Inc Full time
Position Summary

Tacten is seeking Journeyperson B-Pressure Welders to support the Nova Chemicals Spring 2026 Outage. This role is intended for welders performing pressure piping work regulated by ABSA, including small-bore and socket weld applications in a high-hazard turnaround environment.

Outage Details

  • Site: Nova Chemicals

  • Location: Red Deer

  • Tentative Start Date: May 11, 2026

  • Tentative End Date: June 19, 2026

  • Rotation: 6 days on / 1 day off

  • Shift Length: 12 hours

  • LOA: $165/day

Responsibilities

  • Perform pressure welding activities in support of turnaround and maintenance scopes.

  • Execute welds on carbon steel pressure piping systems, including socket welds and butt welds.

  • Weld using SMAW process in accordance with approved ABSA procedures.

  • Perform all-position welding, including vertical and overhead, with uphill progression where required.

  • Work closely with pipefitters on joint fit-up, tacking, and final weld execution.

  • Interpret isometrics, welding procedures, and work packages to ensure compliance.

  • Support inspection, NDE, and repair activities as required.

  • Maintain strict adherence to Nova site safety, quality, and permit-to-work requirements.

Requirements

  • Journeyperson Welder certification

  • Valid ABSA B-Pressure ticket

  • SMAW process qualification

  • F3 / F4 filler metals

  • Qualified for carbon steel (P1 materials)

  • All-position welding capability

  • Experience welding small-bore piping (1" OD minimum preferred)

  • Strong understanding of pressure welding codes and quality standards

Required Safety Certifications

  • ESC H2S Alive

  • ESC Confined Space Entry

  • CSTS

  • WHMIS

Assets (Preferred)

  • Small-bore B-Pressure qualification

  • CWB SMAW ticket (Carbon Steel)

  • Previous Nova Chemicals or petrochemical turnaround experience

Benefits

The strength of Tacten lies in its outstanding people. As a rapidly growing, intensely innovative, international public held company, the opportunities to pursue challenging and diverse career development paths are vast.

Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe

Join our team at Tacten and embark on a rewarding journey where you will contribute to the company's growth and success while advancing your career. Apply now to be part of our dedicated team of professionals.

Company Overview

For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry's largest clients in the world's harshest environments.

Our work is critical to the integrity and safety of industrial firms, including petroleum refinery, pipeline, power generation, pulp & paper, mining, pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive industries. Tacten employs dedicated professionals supporting the mechanical integrity and inspection programs of the world's largest industrial segments.

Please note we will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

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