Technician - Welder (Carseland, AB)

About Orica

Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.

About the role

Technician – Welder/Pipefitter  will work within the maintenance team (to the extent of their skill and competence) and are responsible for  identifying anomalies and repairing the structural and pressure system components with the specified quality and complying with the safety and work procedures

 

Connection with the bigger picture:

The Maintenance Technicians are the individuals executing the Maintenance Tasks on the Plant equipment. The quality of their job is essential for the reliability of the Asset as well as the information collected during the execution of those activities, always looking for improving the efficiency of the Maintenance processes.

Site services and maintenance management must be approached in the light of it being a foundation for the Manufacturing Centre to ensure personal and process safety, enable quality product outcomes, improve plant reliability and uptime, and reduce costs.

 

This position is located at our Carseland, AB manufacturing site. 

What you will be doing

1. Execute the job in the field according to the weekly schedule.
2. Assure before the start of the job, all safety measures have been addressed according to Company´s procedures and that all OH&S and Orica policies are followed.
3. Ensure that the equipment used for all jobs to be performed are in a safe and functional conditions and request new ones to replace the ones not suitable.
4. Capture and report the required data from the job as instructed in order to compile information for continuous improvement and introduce all that data in SAP.
5. Optimize the Tool time providing true information of the wastes associated to the job and propose actions to improve the Tools time.
6. Leave the working area clean and tidy.
7. Promote the identification and repair of damaged equipment through SAP.
8. Provide mentorship to the apprentices in the reliability cultures.
9. Lead other Technicians or Contractors if requested.
10. Participate as requested in RCFA, HAZOPs or other studies.
11. Participate in Shutdowns and Turnarounds.
12. Collaborate with Maintenance Reliability and Integrity Engineers to Ensure Preventive Maintenance procedures are in place for new and existing equipment.
13. Maintain a fluid communication with the Reliability and Integrity Engineers sharing the information obtained from the field activities to improve the Reliability of the facilities.
14. Support the process of Operations readiness for new facilities when they are commissioned.
15. Be a member of the Fire crew and Emergency Respond Team.

What you will bring

Formal Welder/Pipefitter Trade Certification

Relevant Qualifications (Diploma or Degree) & Experience 

Knoledge of ABSA, API or ASME standards and QI/QC programs

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, resilience and flexibility
* Strong reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character 
* Solid interpersonal & communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Work effectively across teams
* Able to work independently with only targeted supervision
* Productive without compromising quality  
* Highly reliable and motivated to excel
 

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 
 
Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Dental on the first day worked. Basic module paid by the employer.
• Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
• Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
• Paid Time Off

 
You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

 

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

 

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.