Journeyperson Ironworker

About the role

Working within Strike’s Project Group, Journeyperson Ironworkers assist in laying out, installing, and fabricating structural steel in live and greenfield environments. Work assignments include cutting steel, interpreting blueprints, rigging, directing cranes, assisting welders, and setting structural steel. Employees are expected to support and participate in a “culture of safety” and adhere to and be ambassadors of Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, treating others with dignity, respect, and fairness. Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, Strike provides energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across the largest geographical area in Canada. At Strike, we continuously demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative. This has been recognized by being named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2007, and later achieving Platinum Level distinction since 2018. Our team is comprised of loyal, supportive, and forward-thinking industry professionals. We foster a stable, safe, and community-minded environment where you can embrace professional development and maximize your upward mobility. Strike rewards its people for their continuous commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results. Our culture is highly important to us, which is why we make many efforts to support those employed at Strike. Strike’s main value is that every employee gets home safe. We are a safety-focused company that enables employees to work efficiently with the safest equipment and procedures. We have created a community that supports the importance of physical and mental health. Valuing the importance of treating others as we wish to be treated, Strike has a welcoming and inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specifications to lay out the work
• Assemble and erect pre-fabricated structural supports
• Signal crane operator to position steel units according to plan
• Erect and install hoisting, equipment, and rigging
• Position steel units, align holes, and insert temporary bolts
• Unload and install pre-cast components
• Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting and moving structural steel/plates while standing for extended periods and securing steel in hard-to-reach areas
• Identify, initiate, recommend, and assist in issue resolution processes
• Identify, recognize, and demonstrate safe usage of power tools and hand tools appropriate for the job
• Work with Non-Destructive Testing Inspector
• Conduct repairs, modifications, and retrofits
• Monitor parts usage and report on any material issues
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Education: Possess a valid Journeyperson certificate of qualification issued by the appropriate provincial or federal authority.