Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. (CHC)
Journeyperson Welder — Stainless SMAW (CWB Qualified)
Wage : As per collective agreement $52.42 Temporary work approximately 2 weeks
Location: Campbell River, BC
CHC is a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Hydro formed in 1962 that provides the qualified skilled trades workforce for generation facility projects in the Province of
British Columbia named in a collective agreement between CHC and the Allied
Hydro Council of British Columbia. CHC provides the labour resources in accordance with the terms and conditions of the collective agreement and provides other human resources and labour relations functions.
AELGP (Aecon–EBC Joint Venture) | Ladore Spillway Seismic Upgrade Project | Campbell River, BC
The role. AELGP requires field welders for stainless steel welding on the spillway hoist deck and related components. Work is performed outdoors at an operating hydroelectric facility, including work at heights and over water.
Key responsibilities
- Field SMAW welding of austenitic stainless joints using E309L-17 electrodes per approved project WPS
- Joint fit-up, preparation, interpass cleaning, and interpass temperature control per stainless procedure requirements
- Working to ITPs with hold points; supporting CWB and third-party visual/NDE inspection
Mandatory qualifications
- Current CWB welder qualification under CSA W47.1 Annex K — stainless SMAW, all-position or minimum (F, H, V), fillet and groove, plate
- Ability to successfully complete site-specific qualification/mock-up welding to the project stainless WPS prior to production release
- Proof of qualification currency (CWB welder ID and test records)
Assets
- Interprovincial Red Seal Welder certification
- Experience welding to AWS D1.6 structural stainless requirements
- Hydroelectric, dam, or heavy civil field welding experience
- Rigging, elevated work platform, and fall protection tickets
Terms. Employment is through Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd. under the Allied Hydro Council collective agreement; wages, benefits, travel, and living-out allowances per the agreement.
You will be required to join the Ironworkers Union Local 97
Pay: $52.42 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Strathcona, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Work Location: In person
