Fitter Welder 2

Branch: Gas Affiliation: IBEW

Employment Status: Full-Time Regular

Short-term Incentive Eligible: Yes

Workplace Flexibility: No

Posting End Date: Open until filled

As the province’s largest energy provider with more than 100 years of knowledge and experience, we proudly deliver renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and propane to 1.3 million customers.

We're actively seeking new talent to join our mission of transforming B.C.'s energy landscape. As one of BC's Top Employers with a diverse team of over 2,700 employees, we are committed to a safe and inclusive culture where each of us can connect, belong, and grow. Join us, and together, let's shape a brighter future for B.C.

Position Overview

A Fitter/Welder 2 shall perform all operations in the shop necessary to fabricate (using manual arc, gas metal arc or oxy-fuel welding) the pressure piping and vessel systems used on the gas transmission and distribution networks, insofar as his certificates of competency permit. This will include interpretation of engineering drawings, spool sheets, etc., laying out of the job, fit up and welding preparation of all components and the pressure testing of completed assemblies and sub-assemblies to determine weld and joint integrity. It will also include fabrication of non-pressure components and the installations of pressure controlling devices, their associated instrumentation and control lines in prefabricated regulator vaults or similar assemblies.

In the field, they shall weld on the transmission and distribution systems within the scope of their certificate of competency including hot taps, fire welds and leak repair welds.

In conformance with Company welder qualification tests and CSA Standard Z662 for Gas Transmission and Distribution Systems, a Fitter/Welder 2 shall be required to qualify and re-qualify when necessary, as prescribed by the Code for Welders welding on piping to operate at hoop stresses of less than 20% of the specified minimum yield strength.

Upon satisfactory completion of 12 months' service in this position, the Fitter/Welder 2 will be reclassified to Fitter/Welder 1.

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Other Qualifications

Our engaging workplace offers a wide range of challenging opportunities, while being safe, inclusive and diverse. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, while supporting life-long career development. We also encourage volunteerism and nourish the need to give back to your community.

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