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VARIPERM is a class leading service and supply company specializing in sand control engineering, completion and work-over tools and cased hole fishing services.

Our very name derives from the concept of Variable Permeability – the ability to change permeability to control results. And that’s what we do: our customized sand control solutions allow us to respond quickly to the ever-changing variability of our customers vertical and horizontal well operations.

With our headquarters in Calgary, and manufacturing facilities in Leduc, we also have field offices in California, Swift Current, Brooks, Lloydminster, and Provost Alberta.

Welder Operator

Department:

Leduc Manufacturing

Reports to:

Operations Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for the welding and fabrication of Variperm parts and products to specifications identified in job order documentation.

Schedule:

Work Schedule: This position may involve various shifts and overtime hours depending on the scope of work and plant activity.

Duties:

• Assist in other plant operations as required
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Perform quality control inspections as required
• Follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English
• Directing and providing instruction to welder helpers
• Ensuring proper use and care of equipment at all times
• Participate in training and safety meetings as required
• Other duties as required
• Adhere to health, safety, and quality policies, as well as all other company policies and procedures
• Set up components for welding according to specifications
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Perform production welding in accordance to Variperm Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS), including post weld heat treatment
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces

Competencies

• Grade 12 or GED or equivalent education
• Grade 12 basic math skills
• Able to follow and understand both oral and written instructions in English
• Excellent welding and fabrication skills
• Dedicated to continuous improvement Qualifications/Requirements
• Good communicator both verbal and written
• Team Player
• Mechanically inclined
• Professional accreditation in welding or equivalent experience is an asset
• Good attention to detail
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (faceshield, gloves etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools
• Knowledge of oilfield tubulars and threads
• Forklift and overhead crane training or experience an asset
• Ability to read and understand manufacturing drawing, job order documentation, and weld procedure specifications

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to fine dust and airborne particles, high noise level
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs, lift items weighing more than 50 lbs with assistance from other workers, forklift and/or overhead hoist
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle or manipulate materials

Working Conditions

You must be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 50lbs, and lift over 50lbs with the help of other workers, forklift, and/or overhead hoist. There will be exposure to fine dust and airborne particles, high noise levels. While the worksite is primarily indoors, occasional outdoor work will be required.

VARIPERM would like to thank all applicants. Only those selected to interview will be contacted.

VARIPERM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the hiring manager of any accommodations that are required. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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