Welding Lead

Reporting into the Plant Supervisor, the Welding Lead is responsible for overseeing daily shop or field operations to ensure all welding work is completed and meets strict quality, safety, and production standards. The Welding Lead is the primary technical expert responsible for all welding, fabrication, and structural maintenance at the aggregate and materials terminal plant.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Technical & Welding Skills

Setting up and configuring welding machines from scratch for various field conditions.

Perform high-quality pipe and structural welding to repair, modify, and maintain terminal plant assets.

Operating and setting-up torch cutting equipment safely and accurately.

Coordinate daily tasks to meet schedules and deadlines.

Fabrication & Blueprint Reading

Read, interpret, and work directly from engineering drawings.

Execute expert-level fit-up and fabrication on plant assets.

Manage and prioritize multiple ongoing terminal projects simultaneously to minimize downtime.

Quality Control & Inspection

Review and adhere strictly to WPS, PQRs and other welding quality control guidelines.

Record and report all required quality control documentation accurately and on time.

Inspect welded assemblies, identify defects, and conduct quality checks to ensure structural integrity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

5+ years of experience in pipe and structural welding.

Extensive experience with SMAW for in-field pipe welding is required.

Proficiency in GTAW and FCAW is preferred.

Holding a transferable CWB ticket is preferred.

Experience with NDE inspection methods (e.g., pneumatic testing, liquid penetrant testing) is a strong asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

Expected Hourly Wage: $35 - $45 per hour. The actual hourly rate will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location and market expectations.

Comprehensive group benefits program.

Retirement savings program.

Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.

We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.